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Serving Auditory Learners in Your Group
Note: This is the fifth post in a continuing series on learning styles in small groups. Click any of the previous posts to read: Overview: Why Learning Styles Are Essential for Groups Visual Learners...
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Small Group Prayer Experience
Today’s post is from Michelle Hicks. Michelle is an Editorial Project Leader on the Adult Ministry Team at LifeWay. She gives leadership to the team responsible for producing small group Bible studies...
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Reading and Writing Learners in Small Groups
Note: This is the sixth post in a continuing series on learning styles in small groups. Click any of the previous posts to read: Overview: Why Learning Styles Are Essential for Groups Visual Learners...
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But what if they bleed all over the furniture?
I’ve heard it said that the Christian 4-letter F-word is “Fine.” As in, “How are you today?” “Oh, I’m fine.” I can’t remember the last time I had a meaningful conversation with my spouse, my boss’s...
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Four ways to serve reading and writing learners in your group
Note: This is the seventh post in a continuing series on learning styles in small groups. Click any of the previous posts to read: Overview: Why Learning Styles Are Essential for Groups Visual Learners...
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My top three ninja ideas for recruiting small group leaders
Summer is almost here. And right on its heels comes the fall. Ready? Recruited the small group leaders you’ll need to connect all the unconnected people in your congregation? It really is an annual...
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How to launch a churchwide campaign
Preparing to launch a churchwide campaign? Now is a great time to begin planning. Here are 10 simple steps to help you get started: 1) Choose the best start date for the message series. In my opinion,...
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Hands-on learners in small groups
Note: This is the eigth post in a continuing series on learning styles in small groups. Click any of the previous posts to read: Overview: Why Learning Styles Are Essential for Groups Visual Learners...
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Take advantage of Father’s Day to launch new men’s small groups
Father’s Day is right around the corner and presents a great opportunity to promote an upcoming event that will connect more men this summer. Here’s an idea that I’ve used for several years running....
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Four ways to serve hands-on learners in your group
Note: This is the ninth and final post in a continuing series on learning styles in small groups. Click any of the previous posts to read: Overview: Why Learning Styles Are Essential for Groups Visual...
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Five things to do in July to prepare for your fall churchwide campaign
Planning to launch a churchwide campaign this fall? If so, you’re approximately at about T-80 days to launch (assuming you’re reading this in late June and you’ve chosen your launch date wisely). For...
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Designing your small groups for maximum impact
When you think about your small group, was it assembled by design? With some kind of intentionality? Or did it just sort of randomly come together? The same questions could be asked about the small...
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Four key ideas for connecting the unconnected
When you set up your connection strategy, did you stop to think about the folks you were hoping to connect? You need to. And don’t make the mistake of expecting the newest or least connected people...
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Three Things New Small Group Leaders Need
New group leaders often find themselves submerged in murky waters. They’re not necessarily drowning but are trying to keep their heads above water. Why? Just prior to their first meeting, the “cringe...
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First Meeting Jitters? Here are 10 Keys to a Great First Meeting
Whether you’re a brand new leader or a seasoned veteran starting a new group, it’s natural to feel a little nervous about your first meeting. Here are 10 keys that I’ve found very helpful as I get...
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5 Steps for a Mid-Semester Small Group Check-Up
No matter the system or strategy you use in your small group ministry, what you do right now determines a lot. For almost all of us, mid-October is the moment that determines whether your new groups...
View ArticleIcebreakers for November
Icebreakers can be just the right thing for a small group, putting people at ease and creating fun or meaningful conversation for group members. Here’s a few icebreakers to start your group off in this...
View ArticleIcebreakers for Veteran’s Day
Today we honor the men and women who helped to secure the freedoms we enjoy today. Here are some questions you can use as an icebreaker in your small groups this week: When you think of veterans, who...
View ArticleIcebreakers for Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving next week, here are some fun holiday-related icebreakers you can use in your small group! Other than eating a huge meal, what is a family tradition your family practiced almost every...
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More Icebreakers for Thanksgiving
We know that a lot of small groups are taking off this week to travel or spend time with family in advance of the holiday. But if you are one of the few groups meeting, here are a few more...
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