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Coping with People Who Beef, Bite, and Bellyache

Coping with People Who Beef, Bite, and Bellyache

How to handle difficult relationships in your small group

The Paradox of Community

Why church members often run from community despite their attraction to it

Jesus as a Small-Group Leader (pt. 2)

How Christ used community to change the world

Small Groups and the Mission of God

Alan Hirsch talks about the untapped potential of individuals and small-group communities.

Hearing Aids for Small-Group Leaders

Why listening is such a valuable tool for those of us in charge

Jesus as a Small-Group Leader (pt. 1)

An exploration of Christ's use of community as a means to change the world

Making Your Small Groups Models of Evangelism

How to excel at the most difficult of your church's five purposes

Out of the Holy Huddles and Into the World

Your small groups role in outreach and evangelism

The Makings of a Great Outreach-Focused Group

Helpful advice for starting and maintaining a small group of seekers

Upside-Down Assimilation

Moving people from outreach small groups to the larger church community

Coming Forth with Lazarus

Understanding the Sabbath in light of God's sovereignty

Scripture Memory: A Missing Discipline

Six benefits of hiding God's Word in your heart

Having a Good Cry

Learn to deal honestly and openly with strong emotions in your small group.

Treat or Refer?

Practical advice for ministering to emotionally and spiritually wounded group members.

Listening Through Attending Behavior

You need to understand this powerful method of communicating attention (or lack thereof).

How to Recruit Potential Small-Group Leaders

A step-by-step approach to an important slice of your group ministry

Gearing Up for Small Groups

Practical tips for recruiting leaders and launching groups
Seven Mistakes of New Small-Group Leaders

Seven Mistakes of New Small-Group Leaders

And how to avoid them when you're on the hot seat

10 Ways to Be a Better Listener

Follow these steps for greater understanding, attention, and empathy.

Assess the Health of Your Small-Group Ministry

Be aware of these seven warning signs for small-group ministry.

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