Multiply a Group
Whether you call it multiplying, birthing, or splitting, a great way to grow the number of groups in your small group ministry is to have current small group leaders break off from their groups to start new ones. Learn how to do this in a healthy and successful way.
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Resource Review: "The Naked Truth About Small Group Ministry"
Randall Neighbour's book is both provocative and practical.
Successfully Launching a Small Group
Here are four things you can do to make sure you new group takes flight.
Small Groups Snapshot: Restore Community Church
When a passion for small groups and discipleship meets a new church plant
Casting a Vision for Group Multiplication
Practical advice for shifting the culture and focus of your ministry
Why Listening Makes a Difference
Going beyond the act of hearing can bring a load of blessings to your group.
Multiplying Values
Great Commission leaders must be influencing those "allotted to your charge" to become multiplying leaders who will at the same time develop a multiplying strategy to reach the world for Christ.
Branching over Birthing: The Alternative to Splitting Up a Good Thing
For group birthing to work, it needs to be natural instead of prescribed.
The Tug-of-War between Community and Evangelism
Your group doesn't have to choose between community and evangelism—you just have to be intentional about maintaining both.
Balancing Mission and Comfort—An Olympic Feat
The balance between outreach and in-reach in your small group is a delicate one to maintain.
The "Joys" of Multiplication
Multiplying small groups can be difficult, but the rewards are worth it.
Is Your Small Group The Front Door or the Back Door to the Church
Small groups are an effective, comfortable way to introduce nonbelievers to God.
What Happens Best in Same Gender Groups
When our group divided by gender, we were able to delve deeper into the Word—and into each other's lives.
You Can't Have Babies if You Don't Get Pregnant
Why mentoring is a prerequisite to multiplication.
Advice from Grandma
Small group coaches can give advice on the process of birthing groups, much like family members do with an expecting couple.
Three Ways to Birth a New Small Group
Multiplication, launching, and planting are all methods of starting new groups.
The Coach's Role in Breaking Growth Barriers
Multiplication can be a barrier to overcome, but there are steps that will help you break through.
Open Or Closed? What Really Matters
We ensure that each member is discipled and equipped so that they can one day lead their own small group.
Compel or Expel?
The objective of meeting the needs of individuals will determine whether your group should be open or closed.
Downsizing
Downsizing can be a scary word—but it's sometimes good to break large groups into smaller groups.
Creative Evangelism
Inspire your congregation to focus on individual evangelism opportunities in creative ways.
The O-Group Strategy
Don't ask people to come to your small group—take your small group to the people.
Multiplying Your Small Group Multiplication Efforts
Be intentional about birthing new groups.
Birthing with a Kingdom Vision
You can make birthing a new group easier by fostering a Kingdom vision within your group.
Don’t Give Up
Even if the situation is rough, if multiplication is a goal, patience will pay off.
Preparing For A Smooth Delivery!
Preparation is necessary if your group is going to multiply.
Is "Birthing" the Only Way?
While "birthing" is a popular multiplication model, some situations call for an alternative.
Going to Seed
The life-cycle of a group means it will eventually go to seed, which can be a great ministry opportunity.
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do
Ask these questions about your group to determine if it may be time to split-up, bring in new people, or focus on a new purpose.
How You Can Multiply your Small Group
Birthing a new small group can be exciting; it can also be painful.
Too Many People
When a group grows too large for all of the members to talk, what should the leader do?
Building Groups or Making Disciples? Part 1
Models for intentional discipleship in a small groups church, focusing on closed discipleship groups.
Multiplication
No matter how chaotic things may seem at the time, multiplication is all for the greater good of the kingdom of God.
