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 Is the Greatest Thing a Small Group Leader Can Do?

Small group leaders juggle a lot, but one task matters more than all the rest: giving their job away. Learn why sharing leadership helps people grow, keeps you from burning out, and multiplies your ministry.

What Does the Bible Say About Peer Pressure?

Peer pressure doesn’t end after high school, but students feel it in a unique way. Learn what the Bible says about standing firm, choosing friends wisely, setting an example, and staying close to God.

What Is the Meaning of the Tower of Babel?

The Tower of Babel isn’t just an old story about a big building. It’s about people who wanted to make a name for themselves. Learn what happened at Babel and what it teaches about fame, pride, and humility.

How Much Should I Tell Someone I’m Dating About My Past?

Everyone has a past, and sooner or later it comes up in a serious relationship. Learn what to share, when to share it, and how honesty and grace can build trust between you and the person you’re dating.

How Do I Make My Faith My Own?

Growing up in church is a gift, but at some point your faith has to become yours. Learn how to seek God personally, build daily habits with him, find a faith community, and follow Jesus by serving others.

What Does “Transgression” Mean in the Bible?

Transgression is more than breaking a rule. In Hebrew, it means violating a relationship of trust. Learn what the word means, how Israel’s story shows it, and how Jesus answers our betrayal with faithfulness.