A free resource to boost the connections within your church family
Lyle Schaller, Henri Nouwen, Steve Matthewson, and others
Fellowship is more than coffee talk between worship and Sunday school, but how can we move beyond small talk to help relationships become more authentic? This theme covers communication basics such as how to respect others in speech, and tackles harder topics such as promoting confession and why we resist honesty with others.
Biblical insight for your whole church on making the most of this holiday season
Mark Mitchell and JoHannah Reardon
Advent is a wonderful season of symbol and memory, and churches need to learn how to take advantage of it. Through these study materials, we can learn from Zechariah and Elizabeth how to prepare our hearts to receive all that God has for us. Mary teaches us about the true meaning of Christmas. We learn how to prioritize our Christmas from the shepherds. And Simeon and Anna teach us how to respond ...
For many group leaders, doctrinal and theological discussions are frightening territory. But they don't have to be.
This resource has been specially designed with two purposes: 1) To help group leaders better understand the art of facilitating a theological discussion, and 2) To provide easy-to-follow ...
Many small-group members are frightened by the concept of accountability. The word itself can bring to mind images of stern men and women trying to catch others in their sin.
But that kind of accountability is rarely helpful. And it's not needed in small groups. This resource will show you an better way to develop ...
The gospel is all about the opportunity for every individual to experience restoration from sins and become reunited with Christ. One of the best ways churches can live out the gospel is by offering recovery ministries, such as support groups and counseling. These handouts will help your leaders to remember ...
Small groups have life cycles, just like people. And there comes a time when every small group dissolves or fades away. But that doesn't mean you should allow your group to experience a premature death.
If your group is experiencing a difficult time, this resource will help you determine whether the ...
There's no question that people in our culture enjoy gathering together around a common passion or activity. Softball, books, knitting, service projects—all of these are legitimate sparks for a successful affinity small group.
Of course, the trick with affinity groups is moving beyond whatever ...
This guide has been specially designed to provide orientation and basic training for your church's small-group hosts.
By Jon Ferguson, Heather Zempel, Reid Smith, and others
Note: Click Sharing a Meal to see a free sample of one of this resource's articles.
Most people who attend a small group understand the value of great discussion, meaningful prayer, and uplifting worship. But there are other elements to a great small-group meeting that are often overlooked. Fortunately, many of them can be addressed by a capable small-group host.
As we celebrate Easter, we remember the most important event that has ever occurred in human history: Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead. But that sacred day was the explosive finale of an entire string of events, all of which contain important lessons for you ...
Save yourself some time by modifying these job descriptions for small-group roles.
Creating documents and systems that improve the health and strength of a small-groups ministry used to be a real chore. But now we've done the work for you! This Best Church Practices download contains 14 job descriptions for the following positions in small-group ministry: apprentice, discussion facilitator, host, group leader, coach, director, and member. You may use these sample forms - adapting ...
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