Launching a Group

Use the resources below to help launch a healthy small group.

 

Leading a Group

Use the resources provided to help you in leading your small group.

 

Growing a Group

Use the resources provided to help grow your group into a healthy and God centered environment.

 

Reproducing a Group

Use the resources provided to help grow leaders in your group who will be able to lead a new God centered small group.

 

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How Groups and Mentoring Work: The Basic Commitments

Learn the basic commitments that make our resources work.

Set the Right Tone for a New Group

Setting a healthy relationship environment is essential to get a small group off the ground. Here are some tips on how to start well.

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How to Make Your Group Welcoming to Guests

It can be intimidating to attend a small group for the first time. Will your group make guests feel welcome or weird?

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Small Group Ground Rules

If you want to have a great small group, there are a few ground rules that you need to follow. These will help you to treat each other with love and respect, and above all, to build trust in your group.

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What Are the Responsibilities of an Overseer Team?

Discover the power of a shared leadership culture. Explore the biblical model for a pastoral team, the character requirements for overseers, and how pastors equip everyday believers to make disciples.

What Qualifies You to Be an Overseer?

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What Is the Office of Overseer?

What does the Bible actually say about pastors, elders, and overseers? Discover how the New Testament defines this vital church office, why local ministry context matters, and how pastors differ from deacons in spiritual authority.

Should Elders Be Required to Get Baptized?

Does a church elder need to be baptized? While baptism isn’t explicitly listed in Timothy or Titus, biblical leadership requires a life of clear obedience and spiritual maturity. Discover why baptism remains a vital prerequisite for anyone stepping into the role of a spiritual shepherd.

What Is the Gospel?

Ever wondered what the word gospel actually means? Discover the life-changing truth about our sin problem, God’s perfect solution in Jesus, and how a response of faith can transform your entire life starting right now.