The Three Seasons of a Small Group
It’s helpful to think of groups in terms of seasons to help us identify what’s happening in our groups and how to lead during each phase of group life.
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Tag: Training (Small Groups)
Involving Others in Follow-up Conversations
Follow-up conversations outside of group meetings allow you to get specific with people’s needs. They are also a great opportunity to help others learn to lead – so don’t do all the follow-up yourself.
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Encouraging Quiet People to Share in Groups
How to encourage quieter people to participate in small group discussions.
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When Someone Drops a Bombshell in Your Group
Sometimes a member of a small group will drop a shocking, major bombshell on the group. There is no way to prepare in advance for a shock you don’t know is coming, but if you are flexible, your group can rise to the occasion to be used by God. Here’s how.
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Help Your Group Get Comfortable with Prayer
Praying together can be a powerful experience for a small group. But group members are often uncomfortable praying aloud. Here’s how you can help develop a common prayer life as a group.
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Train Your Group to Be Invitational
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.
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Transitioning from One Group to Two
When one small group branches into two, we can ease the process for group members until both new groups are established.
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Sharing Ministry in a Small Group
In a healthy small group, ministry is shared with everyone. Good leaders look for ways to equip every member for a meaningful ministry role.
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