2012
Follow in the Footsteps of Bonhoeffer
Using Bonhoeffer's plan for small-group meetings
Information, Imagination, Inspiration
Indispensable elements for training small-group leaders
Basing Discipleship on Jesus
Don't take Christ out of Christlike.
Life-on-Life Discipleship
Intentionally investing in others
Help! My Small Group Has Been Hijacked!
Four common ways your small group gets derailed and how to respond
Give Your Study Some Context
Help group members understand the Scripture you're discussing
Weekly Communication Is Crucial
What I've learned about weekly communication with leaders
The Basics of Facilitating
What every small-group leader needs to know
First Night Survival Guide
How to keep calm as you prepare for and lead your first meeting.
Adding New People to Existing Groups
What you need to know to be successful
Using Social Media Well
Three keys to success
Embracing Tangents
How talking about aliens brought my small group together
From Classroom to Laboratory
Use life experiences for spiritual growth.
Circles Are Better than Rows
What we can learn from Jewish styles of learning
Reasons to Report Group Attendance
What group attendance can tell you about group health
Three Ways to Kill a Small Group
Avoid these sure-thing saboteurs.
Dealing with the Mess of Community
Three things to keep in mind
Accountable Application
Don't forget to ask application questions . . . and then follow up.
The Good and Bad of Sermon-Based Small Groups
What you need to consider before signing up
Facilitate Meaningful Group Prayer
Proven tips to make it happen from an experienced small-group leader.