The Key to Producing Passion in Your Small Group Leaders By Jon Noto
The last thing any small group point person wants is an indifferent or even apathetic small group leader. John Maxwell once said, “People may teach what they know, but they reproduce what they are.” A small group leader who is burned out or checked out creates or attracts the same. Many in the leadership world […]
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. […]
How to Conduct a Successful Huddle-Up
Great job at getting your Huddle started! Now it is time to prepare for conducting a successful Huddle-Up. Ok – you may be asking yourself right now, what is the difference between a Huddle and a Huddle-Up. Great question! Huddle: A group of small group ministry leaders within a geographical location. Huddle-Up: The meeting that […]
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 […]
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. […]
5 Reasons to Attend The Lobby
Why you should attend The Lobby. There are lots of great church conferences to attend. At each, the participants sit under the teaching of the “Expert in the room”. Great info is dispensed by great presenters. So, how is the Lobby different? Every participant has an equal voice. We believe that real life practitioners are […]
It Would Be a Shame Not to Deal With The Issue of Shame By Laura Copeland
If we want to talk about community, we have to talk about authenticity and vulnerability. If we want to talk about authenticity and vulnerability, we have to talk about shame. Shame is the greatest barrier to community. If we can’t learn how to address shame properly, our churches and our small groups will struggle to […]