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Start Where You Are
Before you make a plan, gain a clear picture of your current reality.
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Bucking the Video Bible Study Trend
Why I believe the disadvantages outweigh the advantages
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What Makes a Good Video Bible Study?
Three elements that ensure a quality study worth your money
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Call Out the Spiritual Gifts in Your Group Members
Recognize your group members' gifts in both direct and indirect ways
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Where Are the Mature Believers?
The disconnect between small groups and discipleship
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Successful Discipleship in Small Groups
Proven ways to develop mature disciples
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My Small Group Saved My Marriage
How I experienced true transformation
![The Crack in Your Small-Group Ministry The Crack in Your Small-Group Ministry](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/130903.jpg?h=60&w=60)
The Crack in Your Small-Group Ministry
8 tips to ensure that everyone who signs up for small groups gets connected.
![Small Groups in a Bilingual Church Small Groups in a Bilingual Church](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/49077.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Small Groups in a Bilingual Church
How one multiethnic church structures small groups to reach their community
![Starting Over from Scratch Starting Over from Scratch](https://www-images.christianitytoday.com/images/130110.jpg?h=60&w=60)
Starting Over from Scratch
How we relaunched our small-group ministry
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Three Keys to Handling Tough Conversations
How to prepare and facilitate effectively
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When Leaders Become Ineffective
How to restore leaders to fruitfulness
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Addressing a Leader's Sin Issue
10-step strategy for helping
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Give It One More Try
How to talk to small-group dropouts
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The Value of Shared Life
Why we need to value life-on-life relationships more
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How Heather Zempel Marries Giftedness and Hard Work
Meet this pastor of discipleship serving in her sweet spot.
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Serve in Your Sweet Spot
Lean into your personality, strengths, and gifts.
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Help Your Leaders Understand Their Fivefold Gifts
Apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers can all serve in their sweet spot in small groups.
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Find the Right Leaders for the Right Spots
How to identify, recruit, and place a variety of leaders
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Who's on Your Personal Board of Directors?
Find the right people to help you serve effectively in your sweet spot.