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Every church's small-group ministry is different. So is every small group. That's why we all need to think through the choices that will work best in our individual situations. If you plan ahead, the right childcare option can open up great opportunities for your small group instead of becoming a burden. 

1. What is the childcare policy for your group?

[ ] No children are present except for nursing ...

Topics:	Childcare, Children, Organization, Parents, Planning
Filters:	Children, Family groups, Host, Leader, New leader, Parents, Start
Purpose:	Fellowship
References:	Deuteronomy 6:7, Matthew 19:14, Luke 18:16
Date Added:	July 30, 2007

The How We Got Our Bible course provides more than an introduction to church history. It helps people ask the key questions Christians have faced over two millennia—and provides answers for those questions for today.

Discerning What Is ScriptureThe Bible contains four accounts of Jesus' life, but Christians in the first few centuries knew of at least fifty. Sorting out which books were ...

Topics:	Bible, Bible study, Christian history, Discussion, New Testament, Old Testament, Scripture, Translation
Filters:	Bible study groups, Facilitator, Group Leader, Lead, Pastor, Teacher
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Matthew 19:14, Matthew 25:31-46, Luke 1:1-2, John 14:2, 2 Corinthians 6:2, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Timothy 4:13, Revelation 1:11
Date Added:	February 07, 2007

Note: Click Coping with People Who Beef, Bite, and Bellyache to see a free article from this resource.

Successfully leading a small group is a difficult task all by itself. But that task can become nearly impossible when your group contains one or more challenging personalities—people who talk too little or too much, people with emotional problems, people who promote false theology, and so on. ...

Topics:	Conflict, Confrontation, Controversy, Difficult people, Distractions, Fighting, Group dynamics
Filters:	Apprentice, Facilitator, Group Leader, New leader, Train
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Matthew 19:14, Romans 12:18, Hebrews 10:24-25
Date Added:	March 05, 2008

Small groups can be used in a youth ministry in at least two ways: as a primary system of care, support, and discipleship for the youth of the church, and as a method of outreach for teens who do not know Christ. Careful planning can help your church accomplish all these goals. This tool is adapted from "How to Start and Maintain Small Groups for High School Students" by Michael C. Mack; and "Student ...

Topics:	Children, Developing, Education, Teenagers, Training, Youth pastor
Filters:	Children, Pastor, Teenagers, Train, Youth Pastor
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Matthew 19:14, Mark 10:14, Luke 18:16
Date Added:	July 26, 2006

Note: Click Advice from an Experienced Small-Group Member to see a free sample of one of this resource's articles.

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 ...

Topics:	Group dynamics, Interpersonal skills, Member, New groups, New member, Recruiting members
Filters:	Member, New Member, Train
Purpose:	Discipleship
References:	Matthew 18:20, Matthew 19:14, Romans 12:10, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 1 Peter 3:8
Date Added:	August 18, 2008