2014
Start Where You Are
Before you make a plan, gain a clear picture of your current reality.
Bucking the Video Bible Study Trend
Why I believe the disadvantages outweigh the advantages
What Makes a Good Video Bible Study?
Three elements that ensure a quality study worth your money
Call Out the Spiritual Gifts in Your Group Members
Recognize your group members' gifts in both direct and indirect ways
Where Are the Mature Believers?
The disconnect between small groups and discipleship
Successful Discipleship in Small Groups
Proven ways to develop mature disciples
My Small Group Saved My Marriage
How I experienced true transformation
The Crack in Your Small-Group Ministry
8 tips to ensure that everyone who signs up for small groups gets connected.
Starting Over from Scratch
How we relaunched our small-group ministry
Three Keys to Handling Tough Conversations
How to prepare and facilitate effectively
When Leaders Become Ineffective
How to restore leaders to fruitfulness
Addressing a Leader's Sin Issue
10-step strategy for helping
Give It One More Try
How to talk to small-group dropouts
The Value of Shared Life
Why we need to value life-on-life relationships more
How Heather Zempel Marries Giftedness and Hard Work
Meet this pastor of discipleship serving in her sweet spot.
Serve in Your Sweet Spot
Lean into your personality, strengths, and gifts.
Help Your Leaders Understand Their Fivefold Gifts
Apostles, prophets, evangelists, shepherds, and teachers can all serve in their sweet spot in small groups.
Find the Right Leaders for the Right Spots
How to identify, recruit, and place a variety of leaders
Who's on Your Personal Board of Directors?
Find the right people to help you serve effectively in your sweet spot.
Leverage Work for God's Mission
Help your group members see work through a new lens.