The 12-step strategy can be summarized in 4 words: Focus short-term, plan long-term. Many people are reluctant to join a lon…

For years I’ve been following Jim Egli. His books, blogs, and brotherly love have influenced my own views toward group…

GUEST POST by Randall Neighbour, randallneighbour.com. *     *     *     *     *     *     * In my last blog entry (click he…

Why don’t very many small groups in America reproduce themselves? I’ll mention three main reasons, and discuss t…

In my ministry over the years I’ve seen many blunders as churches launch small groups. I’ve made my own share as…

I’ve written in other posts about the Vital Sign of Sharing Leadership with a Core Team of two or three others. Today …

How do you help maturing disciples to keep growing? Both the Bible and developmental psychology show that a natural next ste…

I’ve found two boosters that, when either is utilized separately, develops more authentic community, spiritual growth,…

Healthy groups grow and multiply. Unhealthy groups are a strain on you as a leader and your whole ministry. I wrote Small Gr…

Why do many small groups fail to multiply? Could it be that they love each other too much?  This morning I was talking …