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Small Group Leaders are Shepherds
Peter gave us this definition of leadership as he exhorted the elders of the first-century church: Shepherd God’s flock among you, not overseeing out of compulsion but willingly, as God would have...
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Free Leading Small Groups Sampler
You can now download a free 2-chapter sampler of Leading Small Groups: How to Gather, Launch, Lead, and Multiply Your Small Group. Just fill out the form below! Name: Email:
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The Top Five Small Group Systems
According to Dictionary.com, the definition of the word “system” is: “a set of principles or procedures according to which something is done; an organized scheme or method.” We are sometimes afraid of...
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Denver Training Event
If you live in the Denver, CO, area and/or you are looking for a great training event for groups, family and lead pastors, then you should check out this one night event on June 9, 2019. Here are the...
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Why Does Your Group Exist?
Every small group needs a reason for existence. Why should we carve out more time in our busy lives to spend it with people we might barely know? For most people and groups that reason is the desire...
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#GroupGoals
It is sometimes hard to know what is real in our society. We live in a world where we judge ourselves with comparisons to viral hashtags and perfect Instagram filters. Everyone’s best life is on full...
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3 Things a Small Group Leader is Not
The number one barrier to someone stepping up to lead a small group is the word leader. Take five seconds right now and think about what you imagine when you hear that word. Go ahead, I’ll wait. What...
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Open Group or Closed Group?
There are a few decisions for your group that will have trade-offs depending on the decision you make. You will need to decide what direction will be best for the long-term health of your particular...
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Four Questions to Ask as You Launch your Group
Fall is a great time to launch a new small group, or relaunch one that has taken a break for the summer. Most people will be settling back into their life rhythms by Labor Day. Summer vacations are an...
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5 Steps to Developing a Secondary Leader
The first step toward launching a new group for new people is identifying someone in your group to be a secondary leader or apprentice. This will be someone who is developing into a mature believer...
View ArticleGroup Answers Episode 129: The Story Behind the Study Part 1
On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris, and Joel, talk about the story behind the making of the Bible study, The Life of a Jesus Follower by Vance Pitman.
View ArticleGroup Answers Episode 130: The Story Behind the Study Part 2
On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris, and Joel, talk about the story behind the making of the Bible study, Something Needs to Change by David Platt. Resources: Product Family
View ArticleGroup Answers Episode 131: The Story Behind the Study Part 3
On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris, and Lynn, talk about the story behind the making of the Bible Studies for Life study, Answers to Tough Questions by Jeremiah
View ArticleGroup Answers Episode 132: Bonus – Why Have a Small Group?
On this bonus episode of Group Answers, Chris looks at the reason why we should have a small group. Resource mentioned: Leading a small group can literally change the world. We
View ArticleGroup Answers Episode 133: Bonus – Where to Host a Small Group
On this bonus episode of Group Answers, Chris looks at the best locations to host a small group. Resource mentioned: Leading a small group can literally change the world. We have
View ArticleGroup Answers Episode 134: Evan Owens on Mental Health in the Church
On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Evan Owens about caring for people with mental health issues in our churches and groups. Evan currently serves as
View ArticleGroup Answers Episode 135: Ministering to a Hurting Group Member
On this episode of Group Answers, Brian, Chris, and Brandon, talk about how to minister to someone in your group who is struggling or hurting. Original Blogpost The Lord is
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Free Leading Small Groups Workbook
I am so excited to make this Leading Small Groups Workbook available to everyone! I worked with my publisher to produce a workbook that can be used alongside the Leading Small Groups book as a...
View ArticleGroup Answers Episode 136: Derek Olson
On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Derek Olson. Derek loves espresso, the outdoors and is passionate about building biblical community! He has been active in
View ArticleGroup Answers Episode 137: Dan Darling & Trillia Newbell on The Church and...
On this episode of Group Answers, Brian and Chris talk to Dan Darling and Trillia Newbell about the new small group study: The Church and the Racial Divide. Daniel Darling
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