Small Group Leaders

How to Vent (Safely) in a Small Group

This side of eternity, people are going to vent. Here a four tips on how to vent safely and unload stresses and frustrations without hurting yourself, others, and your God.

How Can You Develop More Women Small-Group Pastors?

We unintentionally silence all the women in our churches when we fail to put women in leadership roles. What can be done to develop women small-group pastors?

How to Lead a Dynamic Cell Meeting

Getting people to come back to a cell meeting should never be the principal motivation. A much purer motivation is making sure each member is ministered to and transformed during the process.

Nehemiah: the Example of a Leader’s Prayer Life

If you want to know how to pray, you should study the book of Nehemiah – particularly this leader's prayer life.

Rick Warren: What Does Biblical Community Look Like ?

Churches must grow larger and smaller at the same time. Rick Warren offers these key insights into the building blocks of biblical community.

The Meaning of Membership

The meaning of membership says that we “are” members of his body. Period. It’s a statement of fact. It’s true, so anything other than true is false. It’s something that we already are.

5 Lies Small Group Pastors Believe

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.

Free Post-Divorce Recovery Guide

This free post-divorce recovery guide aims to open your eyes to the hidden struggles of those experiencing a marriage breakup so you can better support and care for those in your church and community who are hurting.

Free Grief Support Guide

In this free grief support guide, you’ll gain insights into the thoughts and emotions of those who are grieving, learn how they often misunderstand their own grief reactions, and find out what you can do or say to truly support them at different stages of their journey.

Proven Strategies To Launch More Small Groups

Churches CAN launch more small groups fast enough to keep up with the demand for discipleship, if they change up how they are launching more small groups. Here are 7 things I’ve discovered over the last 15 years in working with over 1,500 churches across North America.

Are Your Small Groups a Leadership Development Factory?

With low attendance numbers dragging on into the third year since COVID began, the leadership deficit in most churches is bigger than it’s ever been. But small groups are a great catalyst for growing leaders.