Train Leaders
There are many ways to train small group leaders. We'll show you how to train one-on-one, in coaching sessions, and through training events. We know you have limited time to train, so make the most of your time with these strategies.
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How to Make the Bible Central in Small Groups
And the shift in leader training that makes all the difference.
Train Leaders to Study the Bible
Leaders who know God's Word encourage group members to engage Scripture.
Effective Student Groups
Disciple the students in your ministry through intentional small groups.
Beyond Good Small-Group Meetings
A review of M. Scott Boren's 'Leading Small Groups in the Way of Jesus'
Millennials Are Ready for More
How one campus ministry is raising the bar and developing disciples
Faith and Work
Equip leaders to help people understand the essential connection between their work and their faith.
Healthy Ministries Provide Ongoing Training
Your leaders need more than just start-up training.
Theological Discussions for Everyone
Get everyone involved in meaningful, fruitful discussions.
Top 10 Resources of 2013
The only list that combines Francis Chan, marketing, mental illness, and simplicity
Minister to Multiple Spiritual Maturity Levels
Engage everyone in your group from not-yet believer to mature follower.
Leading Outside the Box
Simple, practical ideas for mixing up your small-group meetings
Creative Leader Training
Think outside the box and your leaders will want to attend training events.
Information, Imagination, Inspiration
Indispensable elements for training small-group leaders
Physical Presence Matters
Face to face time is important and small groups can help meet this need.
Instill the Vision in Your Small-Group Leaders
Five tools to effectively communicate your vision
Empowering Group Members
We can't force spiritual growth, but we can empower people to take their next spiritual steps.
Improve Prayer in Your Small Group
Everything you need to lead meaningful group prayer times
Do You Lead a Life-Changing Small Group?
Assess and reflect on your transformation as a group.
Effective Online Small Groups
It's time to boldly go where few small groups have gone before.
Effective Small Groups for Men
Get great advice and practical tips on ministering to a neglected demographic
Meaningful Application in Small Groups
Make sure your people are doing more than discussing God's Word.
Life-Changing Small Groups for Couples
How to minister effectively to a key demographic
Affective Training Leads to Effective Group Leaders
How the secret of how people learn can affect your small-group ministry
Effective Small Groups for Women
Get great advice and practical tips on ministering to an important demographic
Effective Intergenerational Small Groups
Consider moving beyond age segregation in your church communities.
Creating and Keeping an Outward Focus in Your Small Group
Computer-based training to help your groups avoid an inward shift
Creating Authentic Fellowship in Small Groups
It's not as easy as it sounds, but it can be done.
Christian Education and Spiritual Formation
Use these tools to evaluate whether your small-group methods are resulting in spiritual growth.
Best Church Practices: Small-Group Covenants
Use these sample forms or adapt them for the specific needs of your group.
Foundations of a Small-Group Leader
How to build and maintain a strong foundation for community ministry
Resource Review: "The Small-Group Leader's Toolkit"
Dave Earley has put together a useful tool for group leaders and churches alike.
Turn Your Small-Group Hosts into Leaders
Here is a step-by-step approach that has been proven to work.
Small-Group Assimilation Strategies
Bring church members into your groups, and group members into your church.
Listening Well
A collection of resources that can improve your listening skills and help you apply them in small-group situations
Raising the Bar of Authentic Fellowship
How to learn the deep "one another" community described in Scripture
The Five Stages of Coaching Relationships
Learn what to expect, and how to react, as a small-group coach.
Money Talks DVD Curriculum
The folks at Liquid have hit a homerun with their first mock-umentary.
Understanding Conflict in Small Groups
Practical information that will help you prepare for that inevitable clash
Jesus as a Small-Group Leader (pt. 1)
An exploration of Christ's use of community as a means to change the world
Effective Turbo Groups
Learn about this method of training several new group leaders at once.
10 Ways to Be a Better Listener
Follow these steps for greater understanding, attention, and empathy.
Dealing with Divorce in Your Small Group
Be prepared for a crisis that impacts a high percentage of small groups.
Key Components of a Leaders' Retreat
Here are 10 ways to make the most of your time together.
Asking Questions Like The Master Teacher
Use well thought out questions to make a lasting impact.
Staying Focused and Flexible with Small Group Coaching Templates
Some simple and memorable outlines that help guide a coaching conversation.
The Fine Art of Coaching Small-Group Leaders
There are at least three critical tasks good coaches master.
A Game Plan for Coaching Small-Group Leaders
A framework of topics and questions to help guide you towards victorious coaching.
Designing a Training Strategy
Highly effective group leaders generally don't just walk into your office—they are developed over time.
What Small-Group Leaders Need
How to give the support, training, and encouragement that will help a Small-Group Leader succeed.
Advice from Grandma
Small group coaches can give advice on the process of birthing groups, much like family members do with an expecting couple.
Leadership Team Building
In order to have an effective leadership team, you must maintain unity within the group.
Get the Most Out of Leaders Meetings
Follow these steps to lead meaningful and effective leaders meetings.
The Authentic And Patient Leader
Focusing on a couple qualities can make you a better leader.
The Secret to Sharing Your Story
Telling your story is a great way to engage seekers and other Christians.
Small Group Lessons Based On The Pastor's Sunday Sermon
One way to relieve tension and provide quality control is to give the Small-Group Leader a well-designed lesson based on the pastor’s sermon.
From Ordinary to Great
Just because people are hesitant doesn't mean they're not ready to be small-group leaders.
Mentoring New Small-Group Leaders on your TEAM
Using situational leadership with your apprentice.
Training Leaders on Purpose
If you want small groups to be successful, you have to train and support the leaders.
Creating a Dynamic Coaching Strategy
Every dynamic team has a coach with a dynamic coaching strategy.
Confessions of a Coach
I thought I knew all about coaching, but I had some misunderstandings.
Coaching Tools
A sample minimal coaching plan, coaching check-up, and coaching appointment checklist
More Training, Please
Top 10 signs that your leader could use a little extra training in some areas!
Beyond the Tyranny of the Urgent
With so much to be done, don't forget to take the time to develop future leaders.
Fresh Ideas for Systematic Ongoing Training
If you want your leaders to continue growing, you need to provide them with a support network.
Evaluation for Small-Group Leaders
We can only become a better and stronger church as our cell leaders increase their abilities to shepherd.
