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Regardless of the strategy you use to invite unconnected people to join a small group or to consider hosting a group in their home, learning how to effectively ask people to take a next step is essential.  Done poorly, you’ll get a weak response.  Done well, you’ll get a great response.  Here are the four [...]

You’ve probably heard of “hosting” a group.  But what does it mean to be a host?  Is there a difference between a host and a leader?  Is it just another name for a leader?  If I’m a host, will you provide the teacher?   These are questions that are asked all the time.  ALL the time.  [...]

I’m frequently asked what should be done to launch small groups in churches where there is an existing adult Sunday school program.  Is it an issue?  Yes.  Does it complicate the project?  Only slightly.  Is there a solution?  Yes.
Here is my prescription:

You’ll need to gather some important information.  Three questions.  (1) What is your average [...]

One of the most frequent questions about small group ministry is "How important is the Senior Pastor?"  Translation:  What if my senior pastor offers encouragement, cheerleads from the sideline, even holds me accountable for the success of the small group ministry…but won’t lead from the pulpit?
Ever ask that question?  It’s a simple answer really.  It’s [...]

What’s the best way to launch new small groups?  Ever asked that one?  I get asked that question a lot…probably more than any other question.  And for good reason, after all, who isn’t trying to increase the number of groups (and the number of people in groups) in their church?
So what’s the answer?  It’s not [...]