Full-Bodied Small Group Life Part 1

It might sound strange to describe small group life as being “full-bodied.” For example, I like my coffee “full-bodied,” but what does it mean when applied to community? The big […]
6 Summer Strategies to Invigorate Your Small Group

By the end of spring, It’s not uncommon for small groups to want to change things up for the summer instead of starting a new Bible study. This comes from […]
8 Ways to Enrich Your Small Group through Authenticity
The people who have made the greatest impact on me and my spiritual formation were authentic. They were real about their lives and struggles. They weren’t insecure or territorial. They […]
A Prescription for Encouraging Your Small Group

We all need encouragement! That’s always been true, and as we continue to venture deeper into 2021, everyone is feeling the need for it now more than ever. Human-beings are […]
8 Ways to Encourage Word-Driven Conversations

The Bible is the Word of God, and as the small group leader, it is imperative that you bring people back to it time and time again (Gal 1:11-12; 2 […]
5 Tips for Becoming a Great Conversationalist

Not everyone is a natural at making conversation. This is an important skill as a small group leader because your ability to converse helps people to feel more at ease […]
Don’t Miss Doing THIS for the New Year!

As we approach a New Year, thoughts turn toward the future and what’s next. If you’re having an end-of-the-year connect with your group members in-person or online, ask them: What […]
10 Ways to Unleash Creative Small Group Worship

Although everyone would agree worship is an essential part of our spiritual life, many leaders wrestle with how to incorporate it into their group time without it feeling forced or […]
10 Ways to Ignite Fervent Prayer in your Small Group

Praying in a small group can be intimidating for those who haven’t done it before. You’d be surprised how many people are not used to praying out loud with other […]
8 Practices to Help Newcomers Feel They Belong

When people visit your small group for the first time, they come with all sorts of questions: “Will we like it?”, “Will we connect with the people there?”, “Will this […]