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![What to Do When Group Members Don't Participate What to Do When Group Members Don't Participate](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41430.jpg?h=60&w=60)
What to Do When Group Members Don't Participate
Here are several questions that will help you take action.
![A Brief History of Small Groups (part 1) A Brief History of Small Groups (part 1)](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41431.jpg?h=60&w=60)
A Brief History of Small Groups (part 1)
Exploring the development of small groups in the Bible and the history of the Church
![Avoiding Pitfalls in Group Dynamics Avoiding Pitfalls in Group Dynamics](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41432.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Avoiding Pitfalls in Group Dynamics
Here are several practical and proactive steps you can take as a leader.
![A Brief History of Small Groups (part 2) A Brief History of Small Groups (part 2)](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41433.jpg?h=60&w=60)
A Brief History of Small Groups (part 2)
Exploring the development of small groups in the Bible and the history of the Church
![Shaped By Our Stories Shaped By Our Stories](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41434.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Shaped By Our Stories
A helpful exercise for leaders and participants of small groups
![When Group Members Don't Show Up When Group Members Don't Show Up](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41435.jpg?h=60&w=60)
When Group Members Don't Show Up
How to honor God (and your group) in a disappointing situation
![The Small-Group Staff Position Every Church Must Have The Small-Group Staff Position Every Church Must Have](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41436.jpg?h=60&w=60)
The Small-Group Staff Position Every Church Must Have
Especially yours
![The Common Obstacles Men Face in Groups The Common Obstacles Men Face in Groups](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41437.jpg?h=60&w=60)
The Common Obstacles Men Face in Groups
And what you as a group leader can do about them
![A Time to Fight A Time to Fight](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41438.jpg?h=60&w=60)
A Time to Fight
Expert advice on engaging conflict in your small group
![Evaluation: More Than Just a Bible Study Evaluation: More Than Just a Bible Study](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41440.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Evaluation: More Than Just a Bible Study
Three common obstacles to life change
![Introducing People to Group Prayer Introducing People to Group Prayer](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41441.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Introducing People to Group Prayer
10 tips to help group members feel more comfortable
![The Role of Hierarchy in Modern Discipleship The Role of Hierarchy in Modern Discipleship](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41442.jpg?h=60&w=60)
The Role of Hierarchy in Modern Discipleship
Does spiritual growth require a rabbi/disciple relationship?
![Understanding Servant Leadership Understanding Servant Leadership](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41443.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Understanding Servant Leadership
How do those two words go together?
![Can Online Small Groups Work? Can Online Small Groups Work?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41444.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Can Online Small Groups Work?
Could they even be a good option for you?
![Why Leaders Don't Share Leadership Why Leaders Don't Share Leadership](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41445.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Why Leaders Don't Share Leadership
And why they should.
![How to Share Ownership of Your Small Group How to Share Ownership of Your Small Group](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41446.jpg?h=60&w=60)
How to Share Ownership of Your Small Group
This is an important step for any small-group leader.
![Why "Making Room" Is Not Enough Why "Making Room" Is Not Enough](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41447.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Why "Making Room" Is Not Enough
It's vital that we don't lose sight of our new group members.
![Legal Guidelines for Lay Counselors Legal Guidelines for Lay Counselors](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41448.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Legal Guidelines for Lay Counselors
Risks and risk management for your lay counseling program.
![Strengthening Your Small Group Through Confession Strengthening Your Small Group Through Confession](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41449.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Strengthening Your Small Group Through Confession
Practical advice for this important spiritual discipline
![How to Beat Small-Group Leader Burnout How to Beat Small-Group Leader Burnout](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/128505.jpg?h=60&w=60)
How to Beat Small-Group Leader Burnout
You can avoid burnout in ministry, but you need to start before the fuse has burned to the end.