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.
This Training Theme is designed for churches that have launched small-groups programs in the past, but are still waiting for the ministry to fully take root. It's also for churches that encountered a negative experience with small groups in the past, but want to try again. As a Training Theme, this download is designed ...
Take a step back and evaluate the effectiveness of your small-groups ministry.
by John Ortberg, Roberta Hestenes, Jeffrey Arnold, and others
Often small groups run on autopilot, and no one steps out of the picture to see how the group can be made more effective. The seven assessments in this download help your group measure some common issues like what it takes to lead a group, how to make small groups an outreach, and disciplines that are beneficial to incorporate into your group. Each assessment conveniently fits on one page, so they're ...
Sometimes it seems like busyness is a necessary requirement for participating in small-group ministry. But that doesn't have to be the case. This download is designed to help the busy leaders of your ministry slow down and make the most of their time through spiritual disciplines. With expert advice from John Ortberg, Mark ...
There's no question that the word missional is generating a lot of buzz in ministry circles today. But do you really need to understand what it means? And can missional practices and principles really enhance your small-group ministry? The answer to both of those questions is yes. Whether studying the concept ...
Whether full time, part time, or volunteer, the people who serve in a small-groups ministry have a lot on their plates. They're always busy, often tired, and sometimes completely burned out. That's why encouraging the practice of spiritual disciplines is so important. This download highlights the disciplines ...
Train your leaders to make your church a more welcoming and connected place.
by Reggie McNeal, Lyle Schaller, Rich Doebbler, and others
One of the most important activities of the church is to draw in people from the outside—whether believers or those who may have never been involved in the church before. This theme, Connecting Newcomers, helps evaluate how welcoming your church is and gives you tools to improve. Helpful topics include: how to foster hospitality on Sunday mornings among regular worship attenders, how to make ...
The chances are good that either a couple or an individual in your small group will have to wrestle directly with divorce, which means the entire group will deal with it as well. What should a small-group leader do to prepare for the impact of divorce on individuals, couples, and the group? Use ...
If you're a parent or spouse involved in a small group, chances are good that a bit of tension has developed between your responsibilities in those circles. But small groups and families don't have to be at war. They can even help and support each other! These practical resources from small-groups and family experts can show you how.
These trusted leaders can help your ministry move to the next level.
by Russ Robinson, Randall Neighbor, Patrick Morley, and others
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Discover the transforming power of small groups. Whether you are starting a new small groups ministry in your church or revitalizing an existing one, this theme offers you many valuable tools. An interview with Russ Robinson, pastor of Meadowbrook Church in New Jersey and former Director of Small Groups at Willow Creek Community Church, ...
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