If you’ve ever taken the time and effort to extend an invitation to someone to join your small group only to be left with the sounds of crickets and no response,… then this article is for you. Four Steps to Follow Up with Small Group Invitations I recently invited a couple to our small group. I was so excited. It feels like I’m blessing someone by inviting them to be apart of our special fellowship. It’s like a family to…
It’s that time of year. The temperature is dropping, kids are going back to school, your dressing in sweatpants instead of jogging shorts and you’re starting to crave a pumpkin spice latte. People are starting to ask you questions. Attendees from last year are asking if you’re going to lead again. The pastor is asking if you’re going to be hosting a small group this year. And finally, random people from church are texting asking ‘is your small group open’?…
Growing Small Groups Bible Study for Small Groups Book of Hebrews Leader’s Guide for Small Groups This Bible study guide for small groups on the Book of Hebrews is meant to equip you so that your small group can experience the power and transformation that comes with sharing in God’s word together and sharing your lives with each other. Fellowship happens when people contribute, they come with a heart of humility and a desire to learn and grow. This requires…
Small groups are great. What really makes a small group special is everyone has their own faith journey going on. When we get together and get to participate in each other’s faith journeys, that’s when things really get special and the fellowship is on another level. People are more encouraging, they have greater empathy and compassion. People listen better because their less selfish and more outward focused on their attitudes. Small group members contribute more and share transparently the challenges they are…
Small Group Leaders are a part of a unique tribe of people. People who lay down their lives to serve other people. Men and women that are constantly serving by opening up their home, driving conversation, and encouraging others. Small Group Leaders don’t do this for the glory, they do it to glorify the maker and creator. The most highly overlooked part of being a small group leader is not getting together with other small group leaders. It is critical for…
Looking for the perfect snack idea for the small group? People love food, and nothing helps people relax more when they arrive at the small group than good friends and great food. In this article, we’ll share our favorite small group snacks and the recipes to make your next small group a hit with everyone. Follow along as tackle the salty and the sweet! Sweet & Salty Sweet and salty is a great partnership of food and when both are together…
One of the most unspoken expectations in a small group is that everyone should share the responsibility of hosting a small group meeting. Sometimes this remains silent and the silence eventually becomes loud after some offer to host and others don’t volunteer. Should everyone in a small group host a small group meeting? Every member of the small group should host at least one meeting. No matter how much room, or how nice it is. Sharing in this responsibility is…
Nothing makes for a great time with your small group fellowship more than a board game night. It comes with good times, a lot of laughs, and some friendly competition. Throw in some snacks and beverages and permission to hang out late and you’ve got a small group board game event that will be remembered for years to come. What board games should you plan on playing? Don’t bring lame games from the 1980’s you played as a kid like Chutes and…
A lot goes into leading a small group. From finding the material to getting small group members on board, to set the schedule and the frequency of the meetings. In addition to that, there is a weight of keeping the conversation going, dealing with high needs people, helping members stay in the Word. But this is the just the stuff that happens during small group. As a leader, there are also things you should be outside of the small group. In…
You’ve decided to lead a small group. You have the material picked out and reviewed. Your house is clean and people are on their way over to kick off small group! It’s all very exciting the idea of new relationships and growing in your faith, and reviewing what God is doing in people’s lives. But as the leader, there should be one heavy question on your mind; What is my role as a small group leader? Your role leading a…