Category: Small Groups
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2+2 is easier than 1+1
Multiplying two groups is easier than multiplying one. Having two groups sets you in an entirely different paradigm. It’s a paradigm of multiples and it changes your perception. Multiples become the expected norm. You begin to think in multiples. If you begin with one group, that also puts you in a paradigm. It’s a paradigm…
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Eight Habits of Effective Small Group Leaders
Dream of leading a healthy, growing, multiplying group You will live your dreams “…For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. (Matthew 12:34) “But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart” (Matthew 15:18) Let your heart be full of dreams for your Small Group and for…
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Everyone Gets to Play, But . . .
We consider it an important value that everyone gets to play, but leadership is limited. They need to be tested first. Active involvement is open to all of God’s children. We are not to limit anyone because of their situation in life. Once people are involved, they need to prove themselves faithful. When tasks are…
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Small Group Leader as Leader
We have come to the final post of our series Four Roles of a Small Group Leader. Now we’ll look at the fourth role, Small Group Leader as Leader. For the rest of the articles in this series, you can search “Small Groups” in the categories on the right hand column of the blog (or…
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Small Group Leader as Mentor
As we continue our series Four Roles of a Small Group Leader, we’ll look at the third role, Small Group Leader as Mentor. For the rest of the articles in this series, you can search “Small Groups” in the categories on the right-hand column of the blog (or below for mobile browsers). Four Roles of…
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Small Group Leader as Shepherd
Last week we began a series entitled Four Roles of a Small Group Leader. This is the second post in this series, Small Group Leader as Shepherd. For the rest of the articles, you can search “Small Groups” in the categories on the right hand column of the blog. Four Roles of a Small Group…
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Small Group Leader as Facilitator
Small Group Leader as Facilitator I am convinced that anyone can lead a small group. At least anyone can begin the process, and then, they can “grow into” the role they have taken up. It’s not advisable to get someone “fully” trained before starting a group. Many get discouraged and may not continue with the…
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How YOU Benefit by Leading a Small Group
I know. You’ve always wondered about those groups with Bibles open, and people staring at the ceiling, bored to death. But it doesn’t have to be like that. You can have fruitful times of discussion and interaction with people and with God. In that process, I believe that you will benefit as you lead a small…
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Roles of a Leader in Small Group Discussions
Under the guidance of a skillful leader, small group discussions can be effective. Carefully guided discussions can change hearts, minds, habits, and attitudes. Here some of the things you need to “Be” to lead a small group discussion: Be The Leader Whatever your topic of discussion, make sure you have a goal in mind for…
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How to Nurture New Believers in Small Groups
Becoming a child of God is the greatest privilege one can experience. Accepting the invitation through faith in Jesus is not a religious decision but a relationship. It is that relationship that needs to be nurtured. Mentoring Because a new believer has begun a new relationship with God, they are best nurtured through relationships. This…
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