Do you have things you intend to do…but don’t? You know what I mean, right? Things that you know deep down are important but somehow procrastinate, forget or remember too late every time? I bet you struggle a little with this too. Because I still catch myself from time to time intending to do something…

5 Things to Do in July that Lead to Way More Groups in the Fall In April I gave you a list of 5 Things You Can Do in May that Lead to Way More Groups This Fall.  Assuming you’re on target with April’s five…here’s what’s next. 5 things to do in July: Plan New…

I don’t know about you, but I have ongoing discussions about what kind of groups are easiest to launch, what kind of groups are healthiest for members, and what kinds of groups actually make disciples. What kind of groups are easiest to launch What kind of groups are healthiest for members, and What kinds of…

Want to build a thriving small group ministry in your church?  It won’t be easy.  It will require a commitment to the long haul, major determination, a willingness to commit resources, disappoint the guardians of the status quo, and much, much more. Building a thriving small group ministry requires a commitment to the long haul,…

You don’t have to be a fisherman to understand that you’ll catch more fish by changing your bait, using a different lure, moving to another location, or fishing at a different time. And it is the same with small group launching strategies. What works well in the fall might not work as well in January.…