by Bob Martin | Nov 8, 2019 | Leaders and Coaches
Bob Martin When my Small Group is experiencing lethargy because of non-committal members, what do I do? Do I ignore them, confront them, or just shut down the entire group? Here is one proposal for how to reset your group*: Recognize the Problem If you feel like it...
by Ryan Berg | Nov 1, 2019 | Leaders and Coaches
Ryan Berg What would you do in the following scenario? As you’re saying goodbye to members of your group after your Small Group gathering you notice one couple staying on the couch making no motion to leave. After everyone else is gone they slowly approach you and say...
by Bob Martin | Oct 11, 2019 | Leaders and Coaches
Leaders and Coaches If you are in a group, chances are that you care about the other people in your group. But how can you reach past the walls of your living room into God’s world-wide mission? 1. Praying in General First, if you are praying together regularly as a...
by Kyle Schulenborg | Jul 5, 2019 | Leaders and Coaches
Leaders and Coaches “What are we going study?” is always a question that Small Group leaders wrestle with once–or in our case many–times a year. Start By Asking Group Members I always begin assessing the needs of my Small Group members. Individually, I...
by Derek Joseph | Jun 29, 2019 | Leaders and Coaches
Leaders and Coaches In a previous post, we uncovered what real fellowship looks like. But what are a few easy tools that we can use in the group to bring about this real fellowship? 1. Member Covenant Most everyone in your group is a church member, or should...
by Derek Joseph | Jun 22, 2019 | Leaders and Coaches
Leaders and Coaches Community. Vulnerability. Real-ness. Living life together. As group leaders, we all want these things – even if they’re hard to define.But here’s the reality:Awkward silencesGroups that don’t gelPeople that don’t talkPeople that come half...
