The Importance of Relational Leadership The role of a small group leader is one of a shepherd who cares for those he or she leads. It is a role characterized by nurturing relationships. In 1 Thessalonians, chapter 2, Paul gives…
Read » What to Do About Childcare? One way to increase your group’s commitment is for everyone to get involved with each other’s families as much as possible. For many groups, this means attending to the ongoing issue of childcare. As a…
Read » Sharing the Load of Responsibility Are you feeling worn out and tired as a small group leader? Do you feel like you’re the only one preparing and doing all the work while everybody else just shows up and enjoys the…
Read » How to Put First Things First As a leader, it’s easy for you to take on too much responsibility for your group or get distracted with trying to juggle too many details. But if you take on everything for your…
Read » How to Prepare for Your Group Besides being a small group leader, your life is probably quite busy and you have a lot of demands on your time. Even if the small group curriculum you’re using is simple and user-friendly,…
Read » So, You’re Not a Bible Expert One of the great things about curriculum at Living on the Edge is that Chip Ingram is the teacher – and he is a gifted Bible teacher at that. Part of his role as…
Read » The Importance of Setting Group Expectations Setting clear expectations for your group can help avoid miscommunication and frustration for members and leaders alike. The right tools will help you do so effectively. Expectations are important in every single relationship, and…
Read » How to Overcome Feelings of Inadequacy Are you on the fence about whether you want to lead a small group? Do you sense God calling you to lead a group yet you’re holding back from actually doing it because you…
Read » Small Groups that Change Lives As a small group leader, do you ever wonder, “What’s the secret to having a small group where people’s lives really change?” We all know that small groups are not always synonymous with authentic community….
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