There are several details to think through—what will the group study, who will lead the meetings, will kids be welcome, and will anyone even show up?
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6 Marks of a Healthy Group
How do I know whether my group is healthy? I haven’t found an app for that. But having led education and discipleship ministries for 18 years in the local church, I’ve seen healthy and not-so-healthy groups. Here are six markers that can be found in healthy groups.
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The Word in Community
As we study in community, our understanding of God’s Word progresses as we grow together. And studying in a group may also improve our personal quiet time.
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7 Shifts for Bible Study Groups
Philip Nation offers seven shifts for helping your Bible study groups better fulfill their purpose.
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3 Tips to Develop Groups Rooted in Christ
The uniqueness of the Christian small group is found when we gather in Jesus’ name. We must not gather for the sake of the church’s programming success or our own reputations. Here are three ways to keep our groups rooted in Christ.
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4 Essentials for a Biblical Small Group
Robert Noland examines what our small groups would look like if they reflected the biblical examples.
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