Telling Stories to Build Community
Article by Brian Pierce, from Smallgroups.com
Asking Good Questions
Content taken from two books, “The Complete Book of Questions”, and “Seeker Small Groups”, both written by Garry Poole.
Becoming Accountable, One to Another
Accountability. Most small group leaders (and even small group members) would say accountability is a desired aspect for their group. But what does accountability look? Better yet, what does it not look like? Drs. Cloud & Townsend have a lot to say about accountability in their books Making Small Groups Work and How People Grow.
Building Community
Community...creating an environment characterized by authenticity and transparency so that seekers and believers enter into relationship where they are known, loved, accepted and challenged. Isn’t that the desire of everyone’s heart?
Dealing with Difficult People
by Ray Ercoli (adapted from a breakout session at the 2003 Willow Creek Small Groups Conference)
Evangelism by Example
How one college student learned to pass along his faith. By Anonymous.
Moving from Teaching to Obedience
by Cindy Miller
Share the Load!
Dividing responsibilities not only eases your leadership burden, it helps your group members grow.
Stretch Your Faith Through Service
As Christ's disciples, we grow by doing something that stretches our faith: taking time alone with God, giving, and serving. As leaders, you need to nudge each person in you group to take on a small service role to help them grow as Christ's disciples.
The Authentic and Patient Leader
Mastering these two qualities will make all the difference in your group's participation.
Secret to Sharing Your Story
One skill every small group leader should have is the ability to talk with unbelievers about your experience of God in ordinary language that an unbeliever will understand. In the church we use some specialized words like "repentance" and "being saved." Of course, the average person who hasn't been to church very often has no clue what these words mean.
The Sure Way to See Lives Change
How small groups can bring true transformation
By Chip Ingram, Living on the Edge, A Ministry of Walk Thru the Bible
Tips for Adding Seekers to Your Group
by Greg Bowman
Transformation Takes Time
How small group leaders cultivate spiritual growth.
Brett Eastman, CEO of Lifetogether, Inc.