2016
How I Changed My Mind About Metrics

How I Changed My Mind About Metrics

Numbers used to drive me crazy, but now I depend on them to minister well.
What Did I Get Myself Into?

What Did I Get Myself Into?

5 tips for when you start to panic about being a small-group leader
How Can I Lead Great Small-Group Discussions?

How Can I Lead Great Small-Group Discussions?

Four easy things any leader can do to facilitate growth-focused discussions
What Makes a Successful First Meeting?

What Makes a Successful First Meeting?

Kick off your small group by focusing on three keys.
How Should I Handle Issues with Group Dynamics?

How Should I Handle Issues with Group Dynamics?

Strategically lead your meetings so everyone feels safe, heard, and valued.
Should We Structure for Rapid or Controlled Growth?

Should We Structure for Rapid or Controlled Growth?

Both models can bring incredible growth if you choose the right one for your church.
Should Our Small Groups Be Open or Closed?

Should Our Small Groups Be Open or Closed?

The arguments for both sides of this common debate.
How Should We Connect People into Small Groups?

How Should We Connect People into Small Groups?

Three connection methods that could work in your church.
Hosts or Leaders: What Should We Call Our Volunteers?

Hosts or Leaders: What Should We Call Our Volunteers?

Take a look at what a simple word can communicate.
What Type of Studies Should We Use?

What Type of Studies Should We Use?

Determine whether sermon-based studies or a la carte studies would work best in your context.
How Is the Bible Changing You?

How Is the Bible Changing You?

Assess how you've grown after completing a Bible study.
How to Be a Peacemaker

How to Be a Peacemaker

In a world that’s hungry for peace, we must choose to work through conflict in our personal relationships.
Embrace the Conflict

Embrace the Conflict

If you want an excellent small-group ministry, you’ll need to learn to handle conflict well.
Healthy Guidelines for Handling Conflict

Healthy Guidelines for Handling Conflict

Create a culture of healthy conflict-resolution.
Can I Ask Someone to Leave My Small Group?

Can I Ask Someone to Leave My Small Group?

Discerning the answer to this complex question.
Bible Study that Sticks

Bible Study that Sticks

New research in cognitive psychology shows us how to help people remember what they read.
8 Tips to Improve Communication Between Pastors and Small-Group Directors

8 Tips to Improve Communication Between Pastors and Small-Group Directors

It takes effort on both sides of the relationship.
Single vs. Small Group

Single vs. Small Group

Are singles welcome in your ministry?
Pastoring While Single

Pastoring While Single

The challenge and beauty of navigating small-group ministry alone.
Singled Out

Singled Out

Six ways churches can embrace singles

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