As Community Group Leaders, your lives are undoubtedly busy, so there will be weeks when it will be really tough to carve out time for your group meeting. Remember, though, the level of community you get from your group is directly related to the level of commitment you give to your group. Of course, there…
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And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 1 Thessalonians 5:14 If you’re a Community Group leader, you’re goal is to help create environments where people in your group can experience life change together. But what happens when there are some…
Whether you’ve been leading small groups for years, or you’re just starting in your leadership journey, you’ll need to be skilled at facilitating conversations. Check out these tips on how to lead your group discussions like a pro. Prepare Pray for your group and your discussion Pray that God will give you humility and clarity…
Looking for a creative and meaningful icebreaker or opener for your group this week? Download the Story Cards, then read the instructions on how to use them below. We live in a visual culture. When you have people interact with pictures instead of just asking them questions, they open up in surprising ways. It’s a…
Using group openers is a basic, yet essential, small group skill. Icebreaker questions are designed to facilitate discussion help people open up more freely. They are not designed for simple yes and no answers. Use these questions in your group time to help get everyone participating in the conversation right away. If you could have…
If you have children that attend your regular Community Group gatherings, you’ll need to think about how to handle childcare each week. Be sensitive as you work with your co-leaders, as well as the parents of the children in your group. Before you make any final decision about how to incorporate children in your group…
When a family in your Community Group welcomes a new child it’s a time of celebration! Whether that child came biologically or through adoption/fostering, we rejoice with our people and plan ahead to come along side serving them in their time of need. A new baby/child changes a family dynamic and gives Community Groups a…
Counseling is like jazz. We have a melody, but not a script. We must improvise within boundaries. Benny Green – “A jazz musician is a juggler who uses harmonies instead of oranges.” Counseling Defined: Giving people the Bible in a way they can understand, so they can change. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Romans 12:8 Counseling Myths:…
Summertime means experiencing life change together a different way. Instead of meeting weekly to study and apply God’s Word, groups gather monthly for socials. Make this summer a fun time and your group will make plenty of memories this year. Hit the State Fair together. There’s no better way to say “We love Iowa!” And…
Part of sharing life with your Community Group will eventually lead you through the doors of a hospital. If you’re not accustomed to spending time in hospitals, you may feel nervous or even awkward about visiting a group member. Instead of waiting until they get home, don’t waste the opportunity to offer comfort and encouragement…