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Listen with the Heart

Listen with the Heart

Grow your relationships with non-believers by listening with empathy.
Us Is the New Me

Us Is the New Me

Experiencing personal growth collectively.
Build Your Team

Build Your Team

Identify the key roles your small-group ministry team needs.
Promoting Partnership and Teamwork in Small-Group Ministry

Promoting Partnership and Teamwork in Small-Group Ministry

The importance of sharing as a leadership trait.
Develop Your Team in Four Ways

Develop Your Team in Four Ways

Thriving teams learn, play, meet, and grow together.
5 Summer Strategies for Small Groups

5 Summer Strategies for Small Groups

Preserve group strength and cohesion during the summer.
Plan Your Small Group Summer Missions

Plan Your Small Group Summer Missions

Make an impact that lasts for more than just a summer.
Fostering the Parent

Fostering the Parent

How a small group cared for a foster mom in the everyday trials of life
Through Thick and Thin

Through Thick and Thin

A small group steps in to serve a family in their darkest hour.
5 Steps to Get to Know Your Group Members

5 Steps to Get to Know Your Group Members

The elements of story can help you uncover important details about the people in your group.
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.

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