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
How to start strong and make it smoothly through that initial gathering.
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How to Prepare for a Bible Study
Practical tips for adapting an existing study or writing your own
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Empowering Group Members
We can't force spiritual growth, but we can empower people to take their next spiritual steps.
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Small-Group Leader Orientation Guide
A helpful overview of the basics of small-group leadership
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Theological Discussions for Everyone
Get everyone involved in meaningful, fruitful discussions.
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Handling Conflict in Small Groups
Practical advice to help you when things get a little ugly
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Overcome Relationship Obstacles in Your Group
Everything you need to tackle issues with group dynamics
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Answering Tough Questions
How to handle seven difficult questions that are likely to pop up in your small group
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Minister to Multiple Spiritual Maturity Levels
Engage everyone in your group from not-yet believer to mature follower.
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Leading as an Introvert
Both introverts and extroverts can learn how personality type affects church leadership.
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What Did I Get Myself Into?
5 tips for when you start to panic about being a small-group leader
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Create Sermon-Based Bible Studies
How to write engaging group studies that tie into your pastor's sermons
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9 Tips for a Successful First Small-Group Meeting
Easy tips to make the most of your first gathering
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Guía de Orientación: Líder de Grupo Pequeño
Un resumen general de los básico de liderazgo de grupos pequeños.
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Effective Student Groups
Disciple the students in your ministry through intentional small groups.
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Beyond Good Small-Group Meetings
A review of M. Scott Boren's 'Leading Small Groups in the Way of Jesus'
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Turn Ministry Teams into Small Groups
How to transition a task group into a community group
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Top Tips for Using Video Bible Studies
How to use video-based curriculum wisely in your small group