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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
How I Changed My Mind About Metrics
Numbers used to drive me crazy, but now I depend on them to minister well.
Should We Structure for Rapid or Controlled Growth?
Both models can bring incredible growth—if you choose the right one for your church.
How Should We Connect People into Small Groups?
Three connection methods that could work in your church.
What Type of Studies Should We Use?
Determine whether sermon-based studies or a la carte studies would work best in your context.
Create Sermon-Based Studies
How to write engaging group studies that tie into your pastor's sermons
8 Tips to Improve Communication Between Pastors and Small-Group Directors
It takes effort on both sides of the relationship.
3 Ideas to Prepare Your Small-Group Ministry for Summer
Before the summer months hit, make some plans for your small groups.
Organize Your Ministry
The right structure will allow your ministry to thrive and grow.
Six Free Apps to Help You Work Smarter
Do more in less time with the help of these great tools.
Four Tips for Effective Delegation
Save your sanity and strengthen your ministry by delegating well.
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.
Maximize Your Time for a Thriving Small-Group Ministry
Learn how to do more with less time.
Multi-Site Small-Group Ministries Don't Have to Be Chaotic
How one multi-site pioneer structures small-group ministry for success
Become a Church of Groups
Make small groups the core of your church, not just another ministry.
Make Your Own Video Bible Studies on a Budget
You can make great video-based studies for your church.
The Crack in Your Small-Group Ministry
8 tips to ensure that everyone who signs up for small groups gets connected
Healthy Ministries Effectively Communicate with Group Leaders
Multiple ways to keep your leaders in the loop
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.
Make a Facebook Group for Your Group
The benefits of prviate online connections for small groups
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.
Resource Review: Small Groups with Purpose
Steve Gladen's book is a long-awaited addition to the field.
Effective Small Groups for Men
Get great advice and practical tips on ministering to a neglected demographic
Resource Review: Connecting in Communities
Eddie Mosley's new book is a welcome tool for pastors and church leaders.
Adding Small Groups to a Sunday-School Church
Patience, prayer, and planning are vital when taking such a big step.
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
Twittering Jesus
Social media provides a number of useful tools to small groups and small-group leaders.
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.
A Primer on Food-Borne Illness
Make sure your group members are aware of what is safe, and what is not.
Resource Review: "The Naked Truth About Small Group Ministry"
Randall Neighbour's book is both provocative and practical.
Planning a Group Service Project
This resource is full of practical tools for both group leaders and church staff.
Four Keys to Customize Your Small-Group Strategy
Use these practical steps to help re-focus your ministry.
Best Church Practices: Small-Group Job Descriptions
Save yourself some time by modifying these job descriptions for small-group roles.
The Power of Alignment
Make sure all the elements of your ministry are pointed in the same direction.
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.
Sample Form: Church-Wide Announcement for Small Groups
Adapt this sample form to announce and promote small groups in your church.
The Makings of a Great Outreach-Focused Group
Helpful advice for starting and maintaining a small group of seekers
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.
Where the Divorced Get More than Sympathy
An innovative small-groups ministry for a neglected group of people
Family-Friendly Small Groups
Why you, and your church, should support the families of group members
Building Community in Children's Ministry
Small groups are an essential part of children's ministry.
Support Groups May Be Worth the Trouble
A church needs to carefully consider the risks and benefits before launching a group.
Small-Group Leader Orientation Guide
A helpful overview of the basics of small-group leadership
Developing Mission Communities
Develop small groups that will support each other and go together into serving the world.
Nine Ways to Support Your Support Group
Support groups are an essential part of your church's ministry in a world full of hurt.
Drawing Men Into Small Groups
Learn how to develop small groups that will be effective with men.
Cyber Pastors
The internet can be an important tool in the development of effectiveness in small-group ministry.
How to Start an Accountability Group
Practical instruction on how to get an accountability group going and why it is important.
Building (or Rebuilding) a Healthy small-group ministry
Seven questions that will lead to effective small groups.
Why We Let Small-Group Leaders Choose Their Members
Grouping people based on their affinity to each other can lead to strong, long-lasting groups.
Redefining the Perfect Small Group
If you wait for the perfect time to hold small group, you might just not start one.
From Dream to Reality
With intention and perseverance you can begin small groups at your church.
A Purpose Beyond The Passion
Five ways your small groups can turn this movie into an opportunity for ministry.
Committed to Community
The desire for genuine community is the strongest motivator for small group involvement, but you have to be willing to commit.
A Church Craving Community Catches Small Group Fever
The story of a church who found the first thing they needed to do with small groups was to offer them.
Small Groups Built to Last
A few changes in the approach to small-group ministry can make a big difference.
Betting the Farm on Small Groups
The reason for making a move to being a cell church is not that it is easier, but because it will be more effective.
Using Midsize Groups to Incubate Small Groups
Develop the idea of small groups among your congregation.
Nine Ways to Support Your Support Group
Starting a support group isn't as intimidating as it sounds.
Do We Need a Small Group "Program"?
If small groups are more like organisms than organizations, why do we need a program?
