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.

 

Get your Group Off to a Good Start

It’s hard for a group to recover from a weak start. Check out principles for how to get a group started well.

How to Use the Small Group Launch Plan

A worksheet to help small group leaders and their teams start a group on a strong footing.

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.

Create a Good Relational Environment in Your Group

Take a look at some important factors that help or hinder the relational comfort and trust in your group.

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?

Why Join a Small Group?

Many people are hesitant to join a small group, for various reasons. What makes it worth the risk to try a small group?

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.

How to Start a Small Group with Families

Family groups are small groups made up of families and specifically geared toward helping students or kids pursue God along with their parents. Here’s how it works…

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How Does God’s Word Judge Us?

Most people think of judgment as a courtroom scene, but God’s Word judges us every day. By acting as a spiritual mirror, the Bible reveals our hidden thoughts and invites us into a deeper relationship with Christ.

Is There a Difference Between Soul and Spirit?

Many Christians wonder if the soul and spirit are different parts of our being. While some suggest a three-part view, the Bible often uses these terms interchangeably to describe our one eternal inner person.

What Is The “Trichotomist” View Of Human Beings?

Is a human being made of two parts or three? While the trichotomist view argues for a distinct spirit and soul, many theologians prefer a more unified view of human nature. Explore the arguments for trichotomy and its place in biblical study.

What Is the “Dichotomist” View of Human Beings?

Is a human being made of two parts or three? The dichotomist view argues that we are a unity of the physical body and the immaterial spirit. Explore the biblical evidence for this “two-part” view and why “soul” often describes the whole person.

Who Was Philo of Alexandria?

Philo of Alexandria was a Jewish leader and philosopher who lived during the time of Jesus. Known for his “Logos” doctrine, he bridged the gap between Greek philosophy and the Bible.

What Did Philo Teach about the Logos?

Philo of Alexandria lived during the time of Jesus and wrote extensively about the “Logos” as a divine bridge. Discover how his philosophical teachings set the stage for the biblical revelation of Jesus Christ as the Word made flesh.