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Much of what makes small group ministries thrive happens behind the scenes. Coaching structures, leader communication, attendance reporting, and more all happen between meetings. But these rarely seen aspects are critically important.

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Organize Your Small-Group Ministry

Organize Your Small-Group Ministry

The right structure will allow your ministry to thrive and grow.
Bring Structure to Your Ministry

Bring Structure to Your Ministry

Everything you need for the behind-the-scenes work of small-group ministry
Become a Church of Groups

Become a Church of Groups

Make small groups the core of your church, not just another ministry.
Small-Group Ministry Metrics

Small-Group Ministry Metrics

Measure what matters.

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Vibrant Small Groups

Vibrant Small Groups

A 5-Step Process to Create a Ministry That Fits Your Church
Turn Ministry Teams into Small Groups

Turn Ministry Teams into Small Groups

How to transition a task group into a community group
Develop a Small-Group Strategy

Develop a Small-Group Strategy

Expert advice on creating a custom plan for your ministry
8 Tips to Improve Communication Between Pastors and Small-Group Directors

8 Tips to Improve Communication Between Pastors and Small-Group Directors

It takes effort on both sides of the relationship.
Four Tips for Effective Delegation

Four Tips for Effective Delegation

Save your sanity and strengthen your ministry by delegating well.
The Power of Vision

The Power of Vision

Articulate a clear vision for your ministry and see the amazing results.
Multi-Site Small-Group Ministries Don't Have to Be Chaotic

Multi-Site Small-Group Ministries Don't Have to Be Chaotic

How one multi-site pioneer structures small-group ministry for success
Should We Structure for Rapid or Controlled Growth?

Should We Structure for Rapid or Controlled Growth?

Both models can bring incredible growth if you choose the right one for your church.
What Type of Studies Should We Use?

What Type of Studies Should We Use?

Determine whether sermon-based studies or a la carte studies would work best in your context.
Four Free Apps to Help You Work Smarter

Four Free Apps to Help You Work Smarter

Do more in less time with the help of these great tools.
How to Build a Group-Life Calendar

How to Build a Group-Life Calendar

And why it's more important than you may think.
Your Get Started Guide for Social Media

Your Get Started Guide for Social Media

An overview of social media for small-group ministry
How Should We Connect People into Small Groups?

How Should We Connect People into Small Groups?

Three connection methods that could work in your church.

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What kind of structure does your ministry need?
How I Changed My Mind About Metrics

How I Changed My Mind About Metrics

Numbers used to drive me crazy, but now I depend on them to minister well.
Create Sermon-Based Bible Studies

Create Sermon-Based Bible Studies

How to write engaging group studies that tie into your pastor's sermons
How to Prepare Your Small-Group Ministry for Summer

How to Prepare Your Small-Group Ministry for Summer

Before the summer months hit, make some plans for your small groups.
Small-Group Ministry Events on a Budget

Small-Group Ministry Events on a Budget

Launch groups, train leaders, and show appreciation without breaking the bank.
Guía de Orientación: Director de Grupos Pequeños

Guía de Orientación: Director de Grupos Pequeños

Recursos para la persona liderando el ministerio de grupos pequeños.
Guía de Orientación: Líder de Grupo Pequeño

Guía de Orientación: Líder de Grupo Pequeño

Un resumen general de los básico de liderazgo de grupos pequeños.
Maximize Your Time for a Thriving Small-Group Ministry

Maximize Your Time for a Thriving Small-Group Ministry

Learn how to do more with less time.
The Right Way to Do Small Groups

The Right Way to Do Small Groups

What I've learned from years of small group consulting
Start Where You Are

Start Where You Are

Before you make a plan, gain a clear picture of your current reality.
The Crack in Your Small-Group Ministry

The Crack in Your Small-Group Ministry

8 tips to ensure that everyone who signs up for small groups gets connected.
Keeping Your Leaders in the Loop

How To Effectively Communicate with Group Leaders

Consistent and regular communication is key to healthy groups. Here's five ways to make it happen.
Successful Short-Term Groups

Successful Short-Term Groups

Whether you're doing a campaign or trying out some specialty groups, use this resource to make them successful.
Church Planting Wisdom for Small Groups

Church Planting Wisdom for Small Groups

Leading small groups in the Jesus Mission
Share the Ownership

Share the Ownership

Thirteen roles to get everyone involved
A Church of Varied Small Groups

A Church of Varied Small Groups

Broadening your small-group options is a good thing.
Reasons to Report Group Attendance

Reasons to Report Group Attendance

What group attendance can tell you about group health
Social Media for Small-Group Ministry

Social Media for Small-Group Ministry

How to use social media to connect, inform, and mobilize group members
Small-Group Director Orientation Guide

Small-Group Director Orientation Guide

Resources for the person leading the small-group ministry
A Flexible System

A Flexible System

How one church provides a flexible structure for small groups