Below is an excerpt from a narrative I put together regarding the "birthing process." I hope it explains well the importance of prayer in the birthing process but also in the small group ministry as a whole. ...

I have been convinced for some time that a Small Group exists because of the leader. It can be a person, a couple or several couples who can attract and hold the group together. ...

When you ask others quesions it shows them that you are interested in who they are, and therefore builds relationship.  You can ask questions in a group setting, but it often pays to invest your time and questions in people as individuals long before doing so as a group. ...

I just spent the last 10 days at 3 different conferences: Willow Creek Community Church's Group Life Conference, the Orchard Group's Annual Retreat and the Catalyst Conference. Even though it's difficult be away from home that long, the time away was worth it. The information shared at the conferences was great, but it wasn't the information that gave me a fresh look at group life. ...

“Form follows function” is the rallying-cry of architects. It’s the belief that the shape of a building should be based upon its intended purpose. Why design a building that, once it is built, doesn’t serve its purpose? Ceilings are too low. Not enough bathrooms. Hallways are too narrow. It would be ludicrous, modern-day architects would say, to spend millions designing and building something that doesn’t w ...

Many groups take a break in the summer and often leaders wonder what they should do next with their group as the fall season begins. It is a common question because people are often coming back from summer break and they are ready for something fresh. However, for leaders I think that answers can be found in asking the right questions. To honestly figure out where your group needs to go... ...

I was browsing the web today and ran across 5 tips for small groups leaders: ...

You know those moments when you ask a question, or a comment has been made and the group sits in silence?  Sometimes as group leaders we make the mistake of breaking that silence too early.  We get it in our head that every pause is an awkward pause and that is not the case.  Sometimes we need to give our groups time to think, and the God's spirit a chance to work in the minds and hearts of people. Craig Gr ...

How do you encourage group members to invite others to your group?  Carter Moss, from Big Ideas About Small Groups, recommends the following: ...

Ask The Right Questions Questions make or break every small group discussion. There is a quick exercise you can do when evaluating the discussion questions before you start you group meeting. Look at each question and ask yourself, ...