2013

Share the Load
Dividing responsibilities not only eases your leadership burden, it helps your group members grow.
Images of Authentic Community
What deep, meaningful relationships look like

Church Planting Wisdom for Small Groups
Leading small groups in the Jesus Mission

Help Group Members Face Difficult Holidays
Bring comfort on Mother's Day and Father's Day to those who have lost parents.

Caring for Those Struggling with Mental Illness
Why church involvement is key to healing
Encouraging Parents in the Mundane
Small groups should encourage every member's calling.

Make Summer Your Group's Ally
Leverage the change of pace to build into your group.
Why We Need Community
Now more than ever

Mental Illness Is Mainstream
We must help the one in four adults affected.

Effective Marketing for Small-Group Ministry
Four ways to get more people into small groups
When Missional Living Isn't Warm and Fuzzy
Are we still called to help?

Conflict in Small Groups
Work through conflict to experience spiritual growth.

Your Small Group Can Help People Affected by Mental Illness
Make your group welcoming and safe for all.
Working Together as a Team
It might not be easy, but you still need to do it.

Help Even the Unrighteous Poor
Missional living beyond feel-good experiences

Four Opportunities for Multi-Stage Groups
A mixture of spiritual maturity can help small-group members move closer to God and to one another.

Why Small Groups Matter to Me
I've had a passion for small groups since my very first group.
Green for God's Glory
Celebrate Earth Day with your group
How Should We Measure Spiritual Growth?
Lessons from the Twelve Conference
Followers of the Wounded Healer
Wisdom for relating and ministering to those with mental illness