Prepare for Meetings

Don't underestimate the importance of preparing for your small group meetings. Create great questions, set up a comfortable environment, and pray for your meeting and group members.

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The First Meeting
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The First Meeting

How to start strong and make it smoothly through that initial gathering.
Brett Eastman, Will Johnston, Mark Ingmire, and more
How to Prepare for a Bible Study
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How to Prepare for a Bible Study

Practical tips for adapting an existing study or writing your own
By Sam O'Neal, Tom Bandy, Rick Howerton, and others
Empowering Group Members
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Empowering Group Members

We can't force spiritual growth, but we can empower people to take their next spiritual steps.
Diana Bennett, Alan Danielson, Sam O'Neal, and more
Start Your New Small-Group
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Start Your New Small-Group

Everything new leaders need to start strong

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Small-Group Leader Orientation Guide
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Small-Group Leader Orientation Guide

A helpful overview of the basics of small-group leadership
John Ortberg, Angie Ward, Kevin Rapp, and more
Bible Study Methods for Groups
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Bible Study Methods for Groups

Fresh ideas for digging into God's Word together
Justin Marr, Diana Bennett, Michael Mack, and more
Theological Discussions for Everyone
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Theological Discussions for Everyone

Get everyone involved in meaningful, fruitful discussions.
Justin Marr, Amy Jackson, Terry Powell, and more
Healthy Boundaries for Small Groups
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Healthy Boundaries for Small Groups

How to set healthy boundaries with group members
Seth Widner, Trevor Lee, Les Parrott, and more
Are You Engaging Everyone?
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Are You Engaging Everyone?

Don't leave any of your group members behind.
Mark Ingmire, Reid Smith, Jay Firebaugh, and more
Making Small Groups Fun!
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Making Small Groups Fun!

It's not just a good idea; it's necessary.
Ben Reed, Sam O'Neal, Rick Howerton, and others
Handling Conflict in Small Groups
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Handling Conflict in Small Groups

Practical advice to help you when things get a little ugly
Joel Comiskey, Mark Bonham, and more
Leading a Great Small-Group Bible Study
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Leading a Great Small-Group Bible Study

How to move your group below the surface.
by Carl George, Jeffrey Arnold, JoHannah Reardon, and others
Lead a Dynamic Bible Study
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Lead a Dynamic Bible Study

Everything you need to lead an engaging Bible study
Overcome Relationship Obstacles in Your Group
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Overcome Relationship Obstacles in Your Group

Everything you need to tackle issues with group dynamics
Develop Real Relationships
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Develop Real Relationships

Intentionally build the relationships in your group.
Mark Ingmire, Carter Moss, Carolyn Taketa, and more
Answering Tough Questions
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Answering Tough Questions

How to handle seven difficult questions that are likely to pop up in your small group
Miroslav Volf, Mark Buchanan, Ted Olsen, and others
Creating Community
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Creating Community

A resource to boost the connections within your church family
Lyle Schaller, Henri Nouwen, Steve Matthewson, and others
Minister to Multiple Spiritual Maturity Levels
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Minister to Multiple Spiritual Maturity Levels

Engage everyone in your group from not-yet believer to mature follower.
Maegan Hawley, Reid Smith, Rachel Gilmore, and more
Leading as an Introvert
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Leading as an Introvert

Both introverts and extroverts can learn how personality type affects church leadership.
Adam S. McHugh, Richard Beck, Charles Swindoll, and others

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What Did I Get Myself Into?
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What Did I Get Myself Into?

5 tips for when you start to panic about being a small-group leader
Amy Jackson
What Makes a Successful First Meeting?
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What Makes a Successful First Meeting?

Kick off your small group by focusing on three keys.
Carter Moss
Create Sermon-Based Bible Studies
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Create Sermon-Based Bible Studies

How to write engaging group studies that tie into your pastor's sermons
Larry Osborne, Rick Lowry, Joel Comiskey, and others
5 Ways Small Groups Can Handle Summer
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5 Ways Small Groups Can Handle Summer

Practical ideas beyond the meet or don’t meet debate
Amy Jackson
Empieza, Llena, Mantén
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Empieza, Llena, Mantén

Tres conceptos simples que harán a tu grupo más exitoso
Alan Danielson
3 Must-Haves for Small-Group Covenants
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3 Must-Haves for Small-Group Covenants

Talk through your group expectations early on.
Bill Search
Tres Elementos de Grupos Pequeños Vibrantes
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Tres Elementos de Grupos Pequeños Vibrantes

Lo que un grupo pequeño es y no es.
Bill Search
9 Tips for a Successful First Small-Group Meeting
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9 Tips for a Successful First Small-Group Meeting

Easy tips to make the most of your first gathering
Bill Search
Guía de Orientación: Líder de Grupo Pequeño
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Guía de Orientación: Líder de Grupo Pequeño

Un resumen general de los básico de liderazgo de grupos pequeños.
John Ortberg, Angie Ward, Kevin Rapp, y mas
What Should Small Groups Do Over the Summer?
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What Should Small Groups Do Over the Summer?

3 things all groups should consider
Amy Jackson
Effective Student Groups
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Effective Student Groups

Disciple the students in your ministry through intentional small groups.
Ryan Schaible, Michael C. Mack, Brandon Hudson, and more.
Beyond Weekly Meetings
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Beyond Weekly Meetings

The real job of a youth ministry small-group leader
Ryan Schaible
5 Mistakes that Ruin Small Groups
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5 Mistakes that Ruin Small Groups

How to be an intentional small-group leader
Carter Moss
Beyond Good Small-Group Meetings
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Beyond Good Small-Group Meetings

A review of M. Scott Boren's 'Leading Small Groups in the Way of Jesus'
Paul J. Pastor
Successful Discipleship in Small Groups
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Successful Discipleship in Small Groups

Proven ways to develop mature disciples
Interview with Ed Stetzer and Eric Geiger
Leading a Growing Group
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Leading a Growing Group

How small-group leaders can minister to maturing Christ-followers
Mindy Caliguire
Intentional Spiritual Growth in Small Groups
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Intentional Spiritual Growth in Small Groups

Understanding how we grow and change
Amy Jackson
Turn Ministry Teams into Small Groups
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Turn Ministry Teams into Small Groups

How to transition a task group into a community group
Seth Widner, Carolyn Taketa, Bill Search, and more
Top Tips for Using Video Bible Studies
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Top Tips for Using Video Bible Studies

How to use video-based curriculum wisely in your small group
Michael C. Mack
Fall Activities for Your Small Group
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Fall Activities for Your Small Group

Take advantage of this fun season.
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