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Five Practices of Healthy Small GroupsBlog

Five Practices of Healthy Small Groups

“This group has changed my life!” “That’s nothing,” another replied, “This group has saved my life.” I sat there and silently rejoiced as I heard one teenager after another tell…
Four Steps for Developing New LeadersBlog

Four Steps for Developing New Leaders

I read an email from my friend, Kent. Kent leads a small group at our daughter church. In less than a year his group has already successfully multiplied. In the…
How to Keep from Losing Heart In MinistryBlog

How to Keep from Losing Heart In Ministry

Too many small group leaders start out highly motivated, and full of optimism and energy. But within a few years, they lose heart. They either give in to find themselves…
Small Groups = BIG PriorityBlog

Small Groups = BIG Priority

Everyone in our small group leaders training session had been instructed to introduce themselves to five people before they sat down. Tony sheepishly extended his hand to me and with…
The Key to Discovering Potential LeadersBlog

The Key to Discovering Potential Leaders

“How do I find someone to disciple?” “Where will I find a potential apprentice?” “Where will I get the people I am to multiply my life into?” Small group leaders…
The Roles and Responsibilities of a PACE-setting ApprenticeBlog

The Roles and Responsibilities of a PACE-setting Apprentice

After getting fired up about multiplying their group, wise group leaders begin to ask certain questions, such as, “What should I expect from an apprentice?” “How much is reasonable?” “What…
Three Ways to Birth a New Small GroupBlog

Three Ways to Birth a New Small Group

As a pastor I was often asked to visit people in the hospital. Some visits were much more fun than the others, such as the visits to the labor and…