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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.
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 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.
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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