Apprentice a Leader
One of the best ways to recruit new small group leaders is to raise up current small group members. Learn what to look for in potential leaders and how to train them over time in an organic way that sets them up for great leadership.
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Spark Spiritual Growth in Your Group Members
One easy step can help your group grow in amazing ways.
Empower Small-Group Leaders
Release your leaders to lead without micromanaging or giving total freedom.
Share the Load
Dividing responsibilities not only eases your leadership burden, it helps your group members grow.
Yes! You Are Qualified to Lead a Small Group
Three basic requirements for small-group leaders
Recruiting Small-Group Leaders: The Basics
Helpful and practical tips that can be applied to any church
The "Right" Person to Lead a Small Group
People resist a call to leadership because of questions about competency and commitment.
Finding, Recruiting, and Training an Apprentice
It's both easier and harder than it sounds.
How to Find Your Next Apprentice
It doesn't have to be a difficult experience if you remember Who is in charge.
Leading Solo No More (part 2)
How to develop a core team of leaders from your existing small group
Leading Solo No More (part 1)
How to develop a core team of leaders from your existing small group
Mentor: Orientation Guide
Help your church's mentors form clear expectations for their relationships.
Small-Group Apprentice Orientation Guide
Basic training for new and potential small-group apprentices
Small-Group Involvement Sheet
Here’s a practical way to help all of your group members participate.
Small Groups Snapshot: Restore Community Church
When a passion for small groups and discipleship meets a new church plant
Turn Your Small-Group Hosts into Leaders
Here is a step-by-step approach that has been proven to work.
Coaching Small-Group Leaders
Practical advice for those who train, support, and encourage small-group leaders
Training Small Groups to Reach Out
An interview with small-groups author and pastor Jeff Arnold
Encouraging "Next Steps" for Your Group Members
Setting a goal for spiritual maturity and a realistic pace for spiritual growth
Give Your Servant's Heart a Workout
Delegate leadership responsibilities and serve together to build group unity.
How to Recruit Potential Small-Group Leaders
A step-by-step approach to an important slice of your group ministry
A Spiritual Growth Industry
Small groups are helping Christians bring faith to bear in the for-profit world.
Spotting a New Leader
Ten ways to identify a promising person to take on guidance of small-group ministry.
Recruiting and Keeping Teachers
Recruiting is the holy act of helping others discover their leadership gifts.
Designing a Training Strategy
Highly effective group leaders generally don't just walk into your office—they are developed over time.
Why Make Space for Small Groups?
Discipleship is not something that we do to other people; discipleship is what we do with other believers.
I.N.V.E.S.T.
Keep these principles in mind as you support and encourage your Small-Group Leaders.
The Role of the Small Group Pastor
All successful discipleship and leadership development flows from healthy relationships.
Get the Most Out of Leaders Meetings
Follow these steps to lead meaningful and effective leaders meetings.
Stretch Your Faith Through Service
Encourage people in your group to take on some responsibility or task.
Share the Load
Dividing responsibilities not only eases your leadership burden, it helps your group members grow.
The Expendable Leader
You can double your contribution by taking steps to assure that the work you are doing continues after your service ends.
Honor Your Leaders
Showing your small-group leaders how important they are is essential to keeping them going.
Mentoring New Small-Group Leaders on your TEAM
Using situational leadership with your apprentice.
Core Values
Your relational core values can encourage your small group to not just become disciples, but disciple makers.
Small-Group Leaders Who Make a Difference
If you're considering becoming a Small-Group Leader, look to the people who've made an impact on your life for guidance.
Fresh Ideas for Systematic Ongoing Training
If you want your leaders to continue growing, you need to provide them with a support network.
You're Just Not Ready
Top 10 ways to know for sure your apprentice/intern isn't ready to lead on their own.
Spread the Wealth!
A leader doesn't have to take on all of the ministry roles in a small group.
Building Groups or Making Disciples? Part 2
Models for intentional discipleship in a small groups church, focusing on open groups combined with elective classes or seminars.
Building Groups or Making Disciples? Part 1
Models for intentional discipleship in a small groups church, focusing on closed discipleship groups.
Developing Your Apprentice
An easy guide to selecting, training, and sending apprentices in your church.
