2011
![Cap and Gown, Please Cap and Gown, Please](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41408.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Cap and Gown, Please
Tips for helping new hosts and group leaders overcome their fears
![No More Training Events! No More Training Events!](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41409.jpg?h=60&w=60)
No More Training Events!
Because you really don't need that many.
![J. I. Packer: Fighting Heresy in Churches and Small Groups J. I. Packer: Fighting Heresy in Churches and Small Groups](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41410.jpg?h=60&w=60)
J. I. Packer: Fighting Heresy in Churches and Small Groups
Could an ancient practice be the solution for a modern problem?
![Just-in-Time Training Just-in-Time Training](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41411.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Just-in-Time Training
A "middle of the road" option for training small-group leaders
![An Open Letter to Small-Group Pastors An Open Letter to Small-Group Pastors](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/49755.jpg?h=60&w=60)
An Open Letter to Small-Group Pastors
Why you need to focus on fun with your small groups, and how to actually do it
![Sensory Small Groups Sensory Small Groups](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41413.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Sensory Small Groups
Using all five senses to help group members engage
![The Power of Active Listening The Power of Active Listening](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41414.jpg?h=60&w=60)
The Power of Active Listening
Learn a skill that is necessary for all small-group leaders.
![Running on Empty Running on Empty](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41415.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Running on Empty
What to do when your group has hit a plateau
![Why I Love Online Small Groups Why I Love Online Small Groups](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41416.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Why I Love Online Small Groups
And why I think you should, as well
![A Proper Understanding of Group Prayer A Proper Understanding of Group Prayer](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41417.jpg?h=60&w=60)
A Proper Understanding of Group Prayer
Here are some questions to answer and ideas to consider.
![Thank God for Failure Thank God for Failure](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41418.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Thank God for Failure
And use it as an opportunity for growth.
![How to Make Prayer a Priority How to Make Prayer a Priority](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41419.jpg?h=60&w=60)
How to Make Prayer a Priority
Don't let the other elements of your group time squeeze out something this important.
![Why Caring Is Key Why Caring Is Key](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41420.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Why Caring Is Key
Important information for those who want newcomers to join their group
![Grace: How Affordable Is It? Grace: How Affordable Is It?](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41421.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Grace: How Affordable Is It?
And, as a leader, are you willing to pay the price?
![Four Bad Reasons to "Close" Your Group Four Bad Reasons to "Close" Your Group](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41422.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Four Bad Reasons to "Close" Your Group
These common excuses for rejecting visitors just don't pass the test.
![Start, Fill, and Keep Start, Fill, and Keep](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/62007.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Start, Fill, and Keep
Three simple concepts that will make your group more successful
![Conflict Within and Between Couples Conflict Within and Between Couples](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41424.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Conflict Within and Between Couples
It's best to deal with issues as they come up.
![Four Types of Feedback Four Types of Feedback](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41426.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Four Types of Feedback
There's more than one way to lead.
![Leader: MIA Leader: MIA](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41427.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Leader: MIA
In order to be effective leaders, we must be present and honest about our lives.
![Application: The Basics Application: The Basics](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/41429.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Application: The Basics
What keeps most small groups stuck on the surface and unable to break through to experience real life change?