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There are few other tasks in the family of God that surpass shepherding Jesus' flock—which is what you as a leader are doing. As you prepare to lead—whether it is one session or an entire series—keep in mind that you are not alone. God knows everything about you, and he knew that you would be asked to lead your group.

It is common for all good leaders to feel unready to lead. Moses, ...

Topics:	Leadership, Prayer, Recruiting leaders, Shepherding
Filters:	Director, New leader, Pastor, Train
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Exodus 4:1-17, Hebrews 13:5
Date Added:	October 20, 2003

Providing care for the elderly or disabled can be a lonely, all-consuming job. This three-session course will explore how we can honor our parents by showing them care, how caregiving can be a way to express God's love, and how to find joy in our caregiving responsibilities. We hope this study will give hope and encouragement to those who serve God in this way.

Honoring Parents by Caring ...

Topics:	Compassion, Family, Grandparents, Love, Parents, Relationships, Service
Filters:	Children, Facilitator, Family groups, Group Leader, Lead, Parents, Teacher
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Exodus 20:12, Leviticus 19:32, Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 16:9, Isaiah 46:4, Matthew 8:1-17, Matthew 28, John 13:34-35, 1 Timothy 5:8, Hebrews 5:4, Hebrews 13:5-7, 1 Peter 3:8-9, 1 John 4:11-13
Date Added:	June 06, 2007

These six Bible studies challenge and encourage men to live a life of integrity while serving God and their family, and reaching out to others.

Take Him at His Word
God and His Word are 100 percent trustworthy!

A Look at Things
Reconsidering possessions and money

Caring Commitment
Getting real about your most important human relationship

Faith at WorkTaking Jesus with ...

Topics:	Faith, Husbands, Marriage, Materialism, Men, Money, Possessions, Purity, Sex, Submission, Wealth, Wives, Work
Filters:	Facilitator, Fathers, Group Leader, Lead, Men, Teacher
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Judges 6:1-7:25, Psalm 18:30-36, Psalm 25:8-10, Psalm 37:16-24, Psalm 145:17-21, Matthew 6:24-33, Mark 8:34-37, Ephesians 5:21-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Hebrews 13:5
Date Added:	April 04, 2007

Money can put us in bondage. God wants to free us from this bondage and help us put money in its proper place by considering it his rather than ours. This six-session course will challenge the way you see money.

Money Belongs to GodOnly by recognizing where money comes from can we be free of its power. Psalm 24:1; Mark 4:14–21; 10:17–31; 1 Corinthians 4:7 God wants to help us ...

Topics:	Blessings, Bondage, Contentment, Debt, Finances, Giving, Greed, Lifestyle, Materialism, Money, Possessions, Prosperity, Stewardship, Tithing, Wealth
Filters:	Facilitator, Group Leader, Lead, Teacher
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Psalm 24:1, Proverbs 30:8, Isaiah 55:1-9, Mark 4:14-21, Luke 16:1-15, Philippians 4:10-13, Colossians 1:9-13, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Hebrews 13:5, James 2:1-5
Date Added:	November 01, 2006

Note: This article has been excerpted from Handling Tragedy in Your Small Group, a SmallGroups.com Survival Guide.

Real life doesn't wait outside while we attend our small-group meetings. Fortunately, a small group is a place where burdens can be shared, and often will be shared. But what happens when the really big problems hit? At what point do group members move beyond listening and praying for ...

Topics:	Debt, Finances, Money, Stewardship, Suffering, Tragedy
Filters:	Group Leader, Lead, Member
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Matthew 6:19-21, Hebrews 13:5
Date Added:	March 16, 2009