The Small Group Leader Survival Guide

Is there someone in your group who causes people to visible cringe when they open their mouth? Do you find yourself unintentionally hijacking conversations too often? I see you! There's help for you in today's episode.

Is your small group talking politics and things are getting awkward or heated? What are you going to do with that? Is that even acceptable in that setting? Cast your vote now my clicking play on this week's episode!.

Constantly fielding the question of childcare in your small group? Looking for a group to join but you're afraid your kids are going to be an issue? We've got some tried and true strategies in today's episode to handle it!

Are you finding it frustrating that people are not committed enough to small group? Wondering if it's okay to call them to greater consistency or how to do it? You're not alone in this!

"The call is coming from inside the house."

Do you ever get annoyed with people in your small group? Do you ever get asked to handle a complaint from someone who was offended? Have you hurt a family member's feelings? Today's episode is for you!

Some tangible tips on how to have quality family time at a consistent quantity as well as the biblical basis for why administration is important.

Defining what small group is and why we do it is helpful for informing us about HOW we should do it.

Do you ever feel like your small group struggles with commitment issues? Do you have questions about small group identity and how to exhort people to be more involved? Today's episode talks about the best starting point for tackling these common challenges for small groups!

What should multiplication look like? Do you send out a large portion of your group or just a couple of people to make it on their own? We discuss those options and more today!

Are you a leader who is wondering whether it is time to step back? In this episode we discuss some key questions for knowing when that time is come and how to do it in a way that glorifies God.

It's easy to feel like you're either in a fish bowl or on a pedestal in ministry leadership. Feelings of isolation are common and induce burnout and even moral failure. In today's episode, Garrett and his best friend Jesh talk about why it's crucial to have someone who is more than just a small group member to be real with.

Living life with your small group in a way that is authentic to Scripture means having your concept of family completely transformed. Join us as we discuss what that was like for one sister who put so much of her identity in biological family and saw God's extravagant love through her new one.

We measure success by our sending, not our seating. We send our best. So, what about those who are called to long-term disciple-making as local small group leaders? Do you ever wonder if you're being disobedient by not going to the mission field or feel second-rate?

Small group leaders often end up as small group leaders because they're the kind of person who doesn't know how to say no to a good thing. So, how do you know when to pass on a request or demand of your time, talent, and treasure so as to avoid burnout?

What is the responsibility of a bible study leader when it comes to correcting what other participants say? Do you ensure everything is 100% accurate at all times or just hold all opinions as equally valid? LJ James and I discuss this today and give some helpful guidelines.

So, you've been sent out from your small group to start one of your own? Today I discuss important next steps with my adventuring buddy and planter, Josh Alley.

Why is it important to prioritize time to study the bible together in your small group? We discuss this with bible scholar/friend Dr. Ed Gravely today.