What are the lies small group pastors believe? I know. You may think you’re above this kind of behavior. But I have to tell you: I’ve fallen for a couple of these myself. Have you?
5 Lies Small Group Pastors Believe
1. You are the best one to make this announcement.
Imagine a loud horn blaring whenever anyone says this to you (or you say it to yourself). It’s almost never even close to being true.
The most influential person in almost every church is the senior pastor. Churches with senior pastors as small group champions have a much easier time encouraging and inviting everyone to join a group.
Allowing the senior pastor to delegate the champion role to you or anyone else always leads to minimal participation. Any church can connect those most prone to community. If you hope to connect the larger number in your congregation and crowd, you must harness the influence of your senior pastor as champion.