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.
For many people, joining a small group is like diving headfirst into murky water—we don't know what to expect. What will the group meetings be like? Will I have to share all of my deepest, darkest secrets? What should I do with my kids? Will I have to pray out loud? Or share an amazing ...
It's easy to see that small groups have a lot of potential for helping church visitors and new members become fully integrated into the life of a church. But potential doesn't always bring results. In the same way, it can be hard to convince small-group visitors to become more involved in other ministries. ...
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 ...
Basic training for several small-groups ministry roles at a nice discount
A lot of churches wish their small-group leaders were better trained. (For that matter, a lot of group leaders wish they were better trained.) But helping people learn the ins and outs of small-groups ministry is easier said than done, especially if your church doesn't have a full-time staff person on the job.
SmallGroups.com has tried to bridge the gap between the need for training and the lack of ...
Most people get a little nervous about starting a small group for the first time. Some people get a little terrified. There are so many things to keep track of and plan for.
Fortunately, the "Starting a New Small Group" E-Training Module is a great tool for any leader in any church. This downloadable module plays easily on all computers and offers practical guidance on subjects like embracing the ...
Computer-based training to help your groups avoid an inward shift
by Dan Lentz
"We all know that evangelism is important for the Kingdom of God, and we all understand that small groups are supposed to interact with outreach somehow. But how is the critical question. Should all groups have an open chair? Should every group member invite someone new each week? Should we only use curriculum that is focused on missions?
Thankfully, this E-Training Module can help. It explores whether ...
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