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![How Welcoming Is Your Group? How Welcoming Is Your Group?](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/131449.jpg?h=60&w=60)
How Welcoming Is Your Group?
Ten questions to help you see your group as a visitor does.
Conducting a Spiritual Self-Audit
Twelve questions to keep your personal accounts in order.
![The Power of Testimony The Power of Testimony](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/129432.jpg?h=60&w=60)
The Power of Testimony
Make sure to take advantage of this powerful tool when promoting small groups.
![Could Short-Term Groups Be Right for Your Church? Could Short-Term Groups Be Right for Your Church?](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/128742.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Could Short-Term Groups Be Right for Your Church?
Small-groups based on topic or affinity—and a time limit—are an attractive option for some.
![Small Group Directors Need Community, Too Small Group Directors Need Community, Too](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127612.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Small Group Directors Need Community, Too
Not only is it personally beneficial, but it is critical for the integrity of your leadership
![Why You Should Consider Sermon-Based Small Groups Why You Should Consider Sermon-Based Small Groups](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127613.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Why You Should Consider Sermon-Based Small Groups
Building on the Sunday message to create community and foster spiritual health
![How to Engage Spiritual Seekers in Small Groups How to Engage Spiritual Seekers in Small Groups](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127614.jpg?h=60&w=60)
How to Engage Spiritual Seekers in Small Groups
In evangelism we call people to repent and we trust God to regenerate their hearts as we do that.
![Deepening the Leader’s Walk with Christ Deepening the Leader’s Walk with Christ](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127615.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Deepening the Leader’s Walk with Christ
Many when speaking of disciples, tend to think of a more committed Christian. This is a mistake.
![Ask the Experts: Using Rooted Curriculum in Your Groups Ask the Experts: Using Rooted Curriculum in Your Groups](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127616.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Ask the Experts: Using Rooted Curriculum in Your Groups
Brandon Beard is the Executive Pastor of Campus Ministry at Compass Christian Church
![Ask the Experts: Using Alpha to Reach the Spiritually Curious Ask the Experts: Using Alpha to Reach the Spiritually Curious](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127617.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Ask the Experts: Using Alpha to Reach the Spiritually Curious
Craig Springer is the Executive Director of Alpha USA
![Ask the Experts: Getting the Most from the New Testament in Your Small Group Ask the Experts: Getting the Most from the New Testament in Your Small Group](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127618.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Ask the Experts: Getting the Most from the New Testament in Your Small Group
Scot McKnight is a Professor of New Testament and award-winning author
![The Emotional, Relational, and Spiritual Health of the Small Group Leader The Emotional, Relational, and Spiritual Health of the Small Group Leader](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127619.jpg?h=60&w=60)
The Emotional, Relational, and Spiritual Health of the Small Group Leader
Mindy Caliguire is an author and co-founder of Soul Care
![Engaging in Tough Conversations Engaging in Tough Conversations](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127530.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Engaging in Tough Conversations
Interpersonal communications expert Mike Bechtle shares his insights on conflict resolution.
![Leading Groups in Time of Church Transitions Leading Groups in Time of Church Transitions](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127620.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Leading Groups in Time of Church Transitions
Keith Steiner is the Pastor of Community Life Groups at Elmbrook Church in Brookfield, WI
![Innovations in Starting Small Groups Innovations in Starting Small Groups](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127621.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Innovations in Starting Small Groups
Mark Howell is the Pastor of Engagement at Canyon Ridge Christian Church in Las Vegas, Nevada
![Going the Distance in Ministry Going the Distance in Ministry](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127622.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Going the Distance in Ministry
Ron Wrightson is the Pastor of LifeGroups and Pastoral Care at Life Church in Canton, MI
![Small Groups and Sunday School Small Groups and Sunday School](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127623.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Small Groups and Sunday School
Rick Howerton is a church consultant in the south-central region of Kentucky
![How to Prevent Groups From "Doing Their Own Thing"? How to Prevent Groups From "Doing Their Own Thing"?](https://aws-images.christianitytoday.com/images/127534.jpg?h=60&w=60)
How to Prevent Groups From "Doing Their Own Thing"?
Small group experts Amber Stewart and Ryan Hartwig share practical ways to avoid surprises.