Learn how to lead in a way that sets your small groups up for success.
by Brett Eastman
So you're on your way to launching small groups at your church. But you're still wondering how it's going to work. How am I going to inspire them? How am I going to lead them? Will people really get involved?
Of course your main objective will be to spark a vision within the hearts of your lay leaders, as their roles will be primary in this small group movement. I think there are three leadership principles ...
All leaders ultimately need to serve as spiritual coaches for whatever group of people they are leading.
Linnea Nilsen Capshaw
In many churches today, the role of leaders is changing from people who lead so tasks get done to that of leaders serving as spiritual coaches. All leaders, whether staff or lay, ultimately need to serve as spiritual coaches for whatever group of people they are leading. Whether it is a small group leader, mission team leader, or finance team leader, leaders are called to coach people on their teams ...
Why it is vitally important that small-group leaders truly care
by Heather Zempel
Scripture paints a lot of pictures concerning leadership. To be honest, I like some of them better than others. I love the image of the leader in Ephesians 4, where the goal is to equip people to do the work of the ministry. I love the picture of the co-architect and worker with God to build his people into a "spiritual temple" or community that would worship and point towards God (1 Peter 2:5).
Study these classic (and sometimes epic) films about Christian faith and see how God's love can work in our lives.
Study these classic (and sometimes epic) films about Christian faith and see how God's love can work in our lives.
Session 1
The Gospel of John This movie represents an eyewitness account of the life, ministry, teaching, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as told by his beloved disciple John.
Session 2
Ben-HurA thrilling spectacle about a man ravaged by betrayal, gripped by vengeance, and restored ...
Use this four session course to let Jesus show you how to be the best leader, friend, and lover.
We often want mentors to show us how to live. Who does that better than Christ himself? We become mentored when we let him transform us and use us to help others. Jesus' life exemplified all the great qualities found in the best leaders, the best friends, and the most loving people. The culture around us has influenced our understanding of what our lives should look like, but God wants to show us ...
Identify the seven names and titles of Jesus that reveal him as the eternal God, who came to transform us.
This basic ten-session course on the Gospel of John identifies the seven names and titles of Jesus that reveal him as the eternal God, who came to transform us. Miracles testified of his deity and revealed his compassion.
This study demonstrates how Jesus continually looked beyond the superficial to the real issue. He is our Good Shepherd, Messiah, and King and the Vine, who gives us life. He is our ...
Receive insight and encouragement in these six studies on recovering from grief.
Death has a way of changing our lives forever. We wish we could go back to the way things were, but we can't. To try and pretend things are the same would keep us stuck in our grief. To refuse to go on would mean our families not only lost one person, but have lost us as well. This six-session course on grief recovery will cover such topics as: How to get out of grief and anger and plug back into ...
This six-part course helps those with blended families to gain scriptural help for their specific circumstances.
Few things are more difficult than trying to help a group of diverse people to get along. Throw in the fact that these people have been deeply wounded in a previous relationship, and the challenges increase. That's why we've developed this six-part course to help those with blended families to gain scriptural help for their task. This course can be done individually but will be especially effective ...
With the right tools, your youth ministry can realize even your most "impossible" goals.
As a youth leader, you've got a tough road. Your job is to get a diverse group of busy, overwhelmed students to share one goal: getting to know Jesus Christ deeper and to make Him known to others. As if that isn't hard enough, you also want your ministry to be a place where students can find real friendships and ...
Focusing on a couple qualities can make you a better leader.
by Life Together
Few traits describe a good group leader as effectively as "authentic" and "patient."
When you lead a group, just be yourself. God wants to use your unique gifts and temperament. Don't try to do things exactly like another leader; do them in a way that fits you! Admit it when you don't have an answer and apologize when you make a mistake. Your group will love you for it.
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