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6 Ways to Nudge a Potential Leader

I ask small group leaders often, “Who is your apprentice? Your Co-leader? What potential leaders do you have in your group?” The reply I get more than any other is this: Nobody in my group is anywhere near ready to … Continue reading

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Why Women Need Theology

Before my husband and I moved to Chicago last year, we attended a church in North Carolina that was located near several different seminaries. As a result of its proximity to those schools, our church was brimming with young seminarians … Continue reading

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6 Goals of An Effective Small Group Ministry

We haven’t officially launched our small group ministry at Grace Hills yet. I’ve done plenty of reading, researching, and consulting the minds of some of the nation’s foremost small groups thinkers. What I’ve discovered is that there is a broad variety of … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Reignite Your Small Group’s Passion

Every small group can lose heart. That is, over time meetings have become part of the weekly routine, doing life together has turned into just being together, and just showing up consistently feels like a God-sized goal. Reigniting your small … Continue reading

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Top Online Tools for Your Small Group

Small groups are like gardens. You have to continually nourish, protect, feed and tend to them in order to support their growth. It’s essential that both small group leaders and members learn how to tend the community garden. Keeping your … Continue reading

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How-to: Rev the Engine of Your Small Group

Stow away your boogie boards and mountain bikes; summer vacation is giving way to the back-to-school season. For small group leaders like me, that means an uptick in weekly participation as families settle back into their fall routine. But before … Continue reading

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Teaching Tip: Dare to Let People Learn Something

Rob the Rock Star I know this church (you know, like, “I have this friend who …”) that has a brilliant Bible study leader who has achieved something of Bono-like status around there. Everyone loves Rob because every Sunday he … Continue reading

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