Small groups that become inwardly focused, concerned mainly about their own members, are unlikely to ever reproduce. It takes intentional leadership to help a small group develop a concern for those people who are not part of the group yet.

Find new group members by looking for unconnected people, especially those you already have some relationship with.

A great small group will be invitational, but it doesn’t happen by accident. Its leadership team must be intentional about helping the group reach out to people who aren’t there yet.

Every group should strive to be invitational. There are certain times in a group’s calendar where inviting is easier and makes sense.

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

If a group is weird or awkward, people will not come back. Here is how not to be weird!

Mentoring co-leaders is a vital practice in raising up people who can help others pursue God and who can lead future small groups.

You have finished mentor training, and you are ready to take the next step and actually mentor someone.