by Bob Martin | Nov 17, 2022 | Blog Articles, Leadership, Resources
Bob Martin Two weeks ago, I looked at my wife and asked her what she thought we were learning as a couple. She said, “That we shouldn’t just try to follow the teachings of Jesus, but also follow the lifestyle of Jesus.” She said this because God has led us on a...
by Guest | Nov 29, 2021 | Leader Tools, Leaders and Coaches, Leadership
Guest As a church, how can we know who is in community so that we can care for them? A Small Group roster helps us know every person in a group. Knowing Every Person Through a Small Group Roster Leaders, coaches, and elders all share the desire to “take inventory,”...
by Bob Martin | Nov 29, 2021 | Leaders and Coaches, Leadership
Bob Martin Using a Small Group Discussion Guide can be the backbone of your group time. It can provide clarity, guidance, and inspiration. And we recently re-outfitted our discussion guides based on your leader feedback! But how do you use the new Small Group...
by Bob Martin | Oct 21, 2021 | Leaders and Coaches, Leadership
Bob Martin Do I need monthly Small Group goals as the group leader? It’s a question I’ve wondered many times over the years. Usually, it comes with a slight hesitation on the back end. After all, it can feel hard enough to just make sure the group meets together! At...
by Bob Martin | May 19, 2021 | Leaders and Coaches, Leadership
Bob Martin We are reemerging from a pandemic. And we need community. Some or all of your small group has been meeting virtually. So now that your group is meeting in person again, how do you relaunch your group after COVID? 1. Excitement to See Your Group After COVID...
by Bob Martin | Oct 6, 2020 | Leadership
Bob Martin It’s easy to overcomplicate things. In an effort to lead well, I often over-think, over-plan, and over-prepare. But sometimes simple methods are the most effective. Although many strategies are useful for leading a Small Group in discussion, in my...
