
Much of what makes small group ministries thrive happens behind the scenes. Coaching structures, leader communication, attendance reporting, and more all happen between meetings. But these rarely seen aspects are critically important.

Bring Structure to Your Ministry
Everything you need for the behind-the-scenes work of small-group ministry

Create Sermon-Based Bible Studies
How to write engaging group studies that tie into your pastor's sermons

Organize Your Small-Group Ministry
The right structure will allow your ministry to thrive and grow.

Guía de Orientación: Director de Grupos Pequeños
Recursos para la persona liderando el ministerio de grupos pequeños.

Guía de Orientación: Líder de Grupo Pequeño
Un resumen general de los básico de liderazgo de grupos pequeños.

Develop a Small-Group Strategy
Expert advice on creating a custom plan for your ministry

Maximize Your Time for a Thriving Small-Group Ministry
Learn how to do more with less time.

Become a Church of Groups
Make small groups the core of your church, not just another ministry.

Turn Ministry Teams into Small Groups
How to transition a task group into a community group

Successful Short-Term Groups
Whether you're doing a campaign or trying out some specialty groups, use this resource to make them successful.

Social Media for Small-Group Ministry
How to use social media to connect, inform, and mobilize group members

Small-Group Director Orientation Guide
Resources for the person leading the small-group ministry

Improving Communication for Effective Small-Group Ministry
Communicate your message about small groups to church leaders, small-group leaders, and church members in a clear and compelling way.
Effective Online Small Groups
It's time to boldly go where few small groups have gone before.

Effective Small Groups for Men
Get great advice and practical tips on ministering to a neglected demographic

Creating Video Ads and Testimonies
Use these helpful guidelines and insider tips to recruit new leaders and group members.

Effective Small Groups for Women
Get great advice and practical tips on ministering to an important demographic

Effective Intergenerational Small Groups
Consider moving beyond age segregation in your church communities.

Spiritual Director: Orientation Guide
Resources for shepherding, guiding, and providing spiritual care

Planning a Short-Term Missions Trip as a Group
Great advice to help you before and during your trip

Keeping Small Groups Safe and Legal
Use these forms to help protect your church and your group members.

Planning a Group Service Project
This resource is full of practical tools for both group leaders and church staff.

Best Church Practices: Small-Group Job Descriptions
Save yourself some time by modifying these job descriptions for small-group roles.

Small-Group Host Orientation Guide
This guide has been specially designed to provide orientation and basic training for your church's small-group hosts.

Effective Affinity Groups
Train both new and experienced group leaders to build a successful community around affinity.

Best Church Practices: Small-Group Ministry
Resources and forms to help you with the administration of small groups

Small-Group Member Orientation Guide
Help your new and potential group members know what to expect, and what will be expected of them.

Effective Turbo Groups
Learn about this method of training several new group leaders at once.

Small-Group Evaluations
Make sure your individual groups and overall ministry are healthy.

Small-Group Facilitator Orientation Guide
This guide has been specially designed to provide orientation and basic training for your church's new small-group facilitators and teachers.

Family-Friendly Small Groups
Why you, and your church, should support the families of group members

Small-Group Leader Orientation Guide
A helpful overview of the basics of small-group leadership