Seven Tips for Maintaining Healthy Groups By Judy Colegrove
As Pastors and Point Leaders we want our groups to succeed. But what does success look like? How do you define it? Here are some tips for maintaining healthy small groups. Stay focused on the vision Make sure your leaders know and can recite the vision and values of the church and the small group […]
A Message from the Small Group Network
The Lobby is coming!! Eric Falcinella shares some valuable information about what to expect at this years Lobby! Remember: Registration ends February 27th. REGISTER HERE.
Most Effective Way to Build Trust in a Small Group By Andrew Camp
I would wager that a lack of trust in a small group will lead to a lack of a small group within weeks. A small group may be the only place a person has throughout the week where they do not have to live up to others’ expectations of them, and can truly be themselves. […]
Small Group Ministry Leader Tips
If you are a small group ministry leader, check out these tips by Laura Copeland. Great information!
How to Start a Huddle
Congratulations on your desire to start a new Huddle! The Small Group Network believes strongly in the importance of small group ministry leaders getting together a few times per year to share ideas, encouragement, and resources. It is in the Huddle where you will find other like minded people who are experiencing the same challenges, […]
How to Receive Your Free Small Group Ministry Leader Resource
Great news!! The Small Group Network has a free downloadable resource that provides some great tips on how to maintain a strong Community Leader and Host relationship. To get your free resource simply following the instructions below: Click on Home Screen Register for SGN (email & password) You will receive a Welcome Email with a […]
11 Keys to an Effective Small Group Ministry by Judy Colegrove
Regardless of which small group model you choose for your church, there is no “right” way to do small groups and every church leader needs to evaluate which model fits best into their culture. Although there are many books, articles, and blog posts telling us how to “do groups,” there are some principles that are […]
Lifeway Interviews Steve Gladen on Life-in-Community
Brian Daniel: In June 2015 we ran a post entitled Three Environments for Disciple-Making about three spaces, or environments, to consider in your mission of making disciples. The environments identified in this post were Life-on-Life, Life-in-Community, and Life-on-Mission. Rick Howerton and I have addressed notions of disciple-making environments on the Groups Matter podcast to some extent, but as […]
3 Powerful Sources of Leadership and How to Use Them By Dave Alford
One natural byproduct of the spiritual growth that people experience in small groups is a better understanding of who they are. They discover the uniqueness with which God made them, or their personhood. They discover the reason that God created them, or their purpose. They discover the definition of success in which they can invest […]
Two Key Qualities of Leaders in Ministry By Jay Daniell
Whether identifying a new Pastor, a new Ministry Leader or a new Small Group Leader, I have found two key ingredients necessary for success. Please don’t misunderstand; many variables come into play when identifying specific ministry leadership roles. But, if leadership candidates do not meet these two criteria, their leadership is doomed before they begin. […]
