ARTICLES INDEX - Month
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August 2017
6
- Aug 21, 2017 Did You Just Start a New Group? Aug 21, 2017
- Aug 21, 2017 As You Begin to Lead, Stay Connected Aug 21, 2017
- Aug 21, 2017 Reflect Before You Pray Aug 21, 2017
- Aug 21, 2017 Sharing Tasks in Your Group Aug 21, 2017
- Aug 21, 2017 Making the Most of Social Time Aug 21, 2017
- Aug 21, 2017 Prepare for Takeoff Aug 21, 2017
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June 2017
6
- Jun 9, 2017 I Have an Apprentice. Now What? Jun 9, 2017
- Jun 9, 2017 Broaden Your Perspective Jun 9, 2017
- Jun 9, 2017 Well Known Jun 9, 2017
- Jun 9, 2017 Keep Your Eye Out for Change Jun 9, 2017
- Jun 9, 2017 Looking for a Good Bible Study? Jun 9, 2017
- Jun 9, 2017 Three Questions for Picking Your Next Study Jun 9, 2017
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May 2017
6
- May 1, 2017 360° Leadership May 1, 2017
- May 1, 2017 Don't Miss Out on Serving Together May 1, 2017
- May 1, 2017 Keeping Your Group Motivated During the Summer May 1, 2017
- May 1, 2017 Care is a Partnership May 1, 2017
- May 1, 2017 "I Don't Feel Theologically Equipped" May 1, 2017
- May 1, 2017 Make Ending Well Easy May 1, 2017
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April 2017
6
- Apr 1, 2017 Holy Week Devotional Apr 1, 2017
- Apr 1, 2017 Up Your Group Prayer Game Apr 1, 2017
- Apr 1, 2017 3 "I"s of Apprenticing Apr 1, 2017
- Apr 1, 2017 Fun With Story Cards Apr 1, 2017
- Apr 1, 2017 There Is One God . . . Seriously Apr 1, 2017
- Apr 1, 2017 3 Tips for Picking Great Studies Apr 1, 2017
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March 2017
6
- Mar 13, 2017 Three Post-Starter Study Options Mar 13, 2017
- Mar 13, 2017 Groups Are Three Kinds of Messy Mar 13, 2017
- Mar 13, 2017 What to Say to a Group Member Who Needs Care Mar 13, 2017
- Mar 13, 2017 Making the Most of the Easter Season Mar 13, 2017
- Mar 13, 2017 An Easy Way to Learn More About the Bible Mar 13, 2017
- Mar 13, 2017 From the Editor Mar 13, 2017
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July 2016
1
- Jul 18, 2016 Why End Your Group? Jul 18, 2016
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June 2016
2
- Jun 13, 2016 Keep Running Jun 13, 2016
- Jun 1, 2016 Wrestling with God Jun 1, 2016
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March 2016
3
- Mar 15, 2016 Using Story Cards When Your Group Isn't New Mar 15, 2016
- Mar 10, 2016 Three Tips for Picking a Group Study Mar 10, 2016
- Mar 1, 2016 Sharing Your Stories in Small Doses Mar 1, 2016
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February 2016
1
- Feb 3, 2016 "To Do" or Not "To Do" Feb 3, 2016
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January 2016
5
- Jan 26, 2016 Why Group Leaders Quit Jan 26, 2016
- Jan 25, 2016 On Daisies and God's Creativity Jan 25, 2016
- Jan 13, 2016 What Makes a Good Life? Jan 13, 2016
- Jan 6, 2016 "What Is It?" Grows Trust Jan 6, 2016
- Jan 4, 2016 Upping Your Leader Game in the New Year Jan 4, 2016
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December 2015
2
- Dec 16, 2015 Pursuing Reciprocal Relationships Dec 16, 2015
- Dec 7, 2015 Finding Community As a Leader Dec 7, 2015
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October 2015
4
- Oct 29, 2015 Ask Yourself . . . Oct 29, 2015
- Oct 16, 2015 7 Types of Questions to Ask in Group, Part 2 Oct 16, 2015
- Oct 14, 2015 7 Types of Questions to Ask in Group, Part 1 Oct 14, 2015
- Oct 12, 2015 Asking Good Questions Oct 12, 2015
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September 2015
1
- Sep 2, 2015 5 Faith Thresholds Sep 2, 2015
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August 2015
3
- Aug 26, 2015 GroupLink is Over. Now What? Aug 26, 2015
- Aug 19, 2015 GroupLink: Leave Space for God Aug 19, 2015
- Aug 6, 2015 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Multiplying Your Group Aug 6, 2015
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July 2015
3
- Jul 29, 2015 Asking Great Questions Jul 29, 2015
- Jul 22, 2015 3 Gauges for Monitoring Group Health Jul 22, 2015
- Jul 1, 2015 Empathy Vs. Sympathy Jul 1, 2015
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June 2015
8
- Jun 26, 2015 Using Starting Point In Your Group Jun 26, 2015
- Jun 24, 2015 Landing: The Last Four Months of Your Group Jun 24, 2015
- Jun 22, 2015 What Do You Do to End Well? Jun 22, 2015
- Jun 18, 2015 4 Leadership Lessons from Andy Jun 18, 2015
- Jun 17, 2015 Flight: The Middle Months of Your Group Jun 17, 2015
- Jun 12, 2015 Using Renovate in Your Group Jun 12, 2015
- Jun 10, 2015 Take-Off: The First Four Months of Your Group Jun 10, 2015
- Jun 2, 2015 The Blame Game Jun 2, 2015
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January 2015
2
- Jan 28, 2015 The Cure for Burnout Jan 28, 2015
- Jan 26, 2015 Burned Out or Bored? Jan 26, 2015
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December 2014
1
- Dec 2, 2014 4 Ways to Make the Most of the Holidays with Your Group Dec 2, 2014
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September 2014
4
- Sep 24, 2014 What's Your Story? Sep 24, 2014
- Sep 22, 2014 The Group's Role in Spiritual Growth Sep 22, 2014
- Sep 10, 2014 The Individual's Role in Spiritual Growth Sep 10, 2014
- Sep 4, 2014 The Group Leader's Role in Spiritual Growth Sep 4, 2014
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August 2014
1
- Aug 19, 2014 So, What Do You Do? Aug 19, 2014
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July 2014
1
- Jul 2, 2014 3 Traits of a Great Group Leader Jul 2, 2014
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June 2014
3
- Jun 26, 2014 5 Tips for Asking Great Questions Jun 26, 2014
- Jun 24, 2014 Why Facilitating Great Discussions Matters Jun 24, 2014
- Jun 12, 2014 Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe Jun 12, 2014
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May 2014
1
- May 8, 2014 Don't Be a Know-It-All May 8, 2014
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April 2014
5
- Apr 30, 2014 3 Ways to Cultivate Authenticity Apr 30, 2014
- Apr 25, 2014 Resources for Leading in the Summer Months Apr 25, 2014
- Apr 23, 2014 Ask the Second Question Apr 23, 2014
- Apr 18, 2014 Good Friday Observation Apr 18, 2014
- Apr 3, 2014 3 Steps to Leading Individuals Apr 3, 2014
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March 2014
2
- Mar 31, 2014 What to Do About Perpetual Lateness Mar 31, 2014
- Mar 18, 2014 To Debrief or Not to Debrief, That is the Question Mar 18, 2014
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February 2014
7
- Feb 27, 2014 Begin at the End Feb 27, 2014
- Feb 25, 2014 Remember Him . . . Together Feb 25, 2014
- Feb 20, 2014 7 Indicators It May Be Time to Take a Social Media Break Feb 20, 2014
- Feb 18, 2014 The Untold Story of David and Goliath Feb 18, 2014
- Feb 13, 2014 4 Strategies for Improving Group Attendance Feb 13, 2014
- Feb 11, 2014 10 Minutes to Leading Well in the New Year Feb 11, 2014
- Feb 4, 2014 I Should Have Seen It Coming Feb 4, 2014
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January 2014
2
- Jan 28, 2014 Knowledge and Wisdom Jan 28, 2014
- Jan 5, 2014 3 Ways to Follow Through on Prayer Requests Jan 5, 2014
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December 2013
4
- Dec 23, 2013 Adding Structure and Variety to Group Prayer Dec 23, 2013
- Dec 18, 2013 7 Things That Kill the Authenticity and Depth of a Group's Prayers Dec 18, 2013
- Dec 5, 2013 Helping Group Members Inexperienced in Prayer Dec 5, 2013
- Dec 2, 2013 4 Barriers to Great Group Prayer Dec 2, 2013
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November 2013
2
- Nov 27, 2013 3 Reasons Group Prayer Matters Nov 27, 2013
- Nov 25, 2013 Prioritizing Prayer Time Nov 25, 2013
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October 2013
4
- Oct 31, 2013 Halloween Candy, Colonoscopies, and Ending Your Group Well Oct 31, 2013
- Oct 16, 2013 More Resources for Tough Conversations Oct 16, 2013
- Oct 14, 2013 Confessions of a Mediocre Pray-er Oct 14, 2013
- Oct 1, 2013 4 Ways to Prevent Social Time from Taking Over Group Oct 1, 2013
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September 2013
6
- Sep 19, 2013 4 Ways to Make an Unsafe Group Safe Sep 19, 2013
- Sep 17, 2013 What is a "Safe Environment," Anyway? Sep 17, 2013
- Sep 12, 2013 Plant and Water. That's It. Sep 12, 2013
- Sep 9, 2013 When Mean Girls Grow Up . . . and Join Your Group Sep 9, 2013
- Sep 5, 2013 9 Things Not to Say In Group Sep 5, 2013
- Sep 3, 2013 Winning Versus Succeeding Sep 3, 2013
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August 2013
6
- Aug 28, 2013 I Share, Therefore I Am Aug 28, 2013
- Aug 27, 2013 Are You Leading a New Group? Aug 27, 2013
- Aug 26, 2013 Clarity and Leadership Aug 26, 2013
- Aug 19, 2013 4 Ways to Think Life Change Aug 19, 2013
- Aug 12, 2013 What Is Life Change, Anyway? Aug 12, 2013
- Aug 7, 2013 Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Aug 7, 2013
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July 2013
9
- Jul 31, 2013 10 Myths About Introverts Jul 31, 2013
- Jul 29, 2013 4 Ways to Deal with Error In Group Discussions Jul 29, 2013
- Jul 22, 2013 Why Having an Apprentice Matters Jul 22, 2013
- Jul 17, 2013 Studying the Bible vs. Reading It Jul 17, 2013
- Jul 15, 2013 Splitting Men and Women In Group Jul 15, 2013
- Jul 10, 2013 Giving Your Group a Check-Up Jul 10, 2013
- Jul 8, 2013 What Is an Apprentice? Jul 8, 2013
- Jul 5, 2013 4 Things to Look for In an Apprentice Jul 5, 2013
- Jul 3, 2013 3 Reasons for Developing an Apprentice Jul 3, 2013
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June 2013
6
- Jun 26, 2013 6 Ways to Make Invest and Invite Part of Your Group Jun 26, 2013
- Jun 24, 2013 Invest and Invite for Group Multiplication Jun 24, 2013
- Jun 19, 2013 6 Ways to Multiply Your Group Well Jun 19, 2013
- Jun 17, 2013 Why Do We Have to Multiply? Jun 17, 2013
- Jun 5, 2013 Everyday Leadership Jun 5, 2013
- Jun 3, 2013 Four Ways to Tell Stories in Group Jun 3, 2013
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May 2013
4
- May 29, 2013 Three Tips for Better Group Storytelling May 29, 2013
- May 8, 2013 Don't Let Summer Frustrate You, Part 2 May 8, 2013
- May 6, 2013 Don't Let Summer Frustrate You, Part 1 May 6, 2013
- May 1, 2013 Leading in the Summertime: One Size Doesn't Fit All May 1, 2013
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April 2013
7
- Apr 24, 2013 Encourage Your Way Out of Burnout Apr 24, 2013
- Apr 22, 2013 Delegating to Avoid Burnout Apr 22, 2013
- Apr 19, 2013 5 More Tips for Facilitating Great Group Conversations Apr 19, 2013
- Apr 15, 2013 5 Tips for Facilitating Great Group Conversations Apr 15, 2013
- Apr 10, 2013 5 Things to Do When Your Group Falls Apart Apr 10, 2013
- Apr 8, 2013 Using the Group Agreement Apr 8, 2013
- Apr 3, 2013 Serving Your Community Apr 3, 2013
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March 2013
3
- Mar 18, 2013 5 Ways to Avoid Lame Prayer Times Mar 18, 2013
- Mar 11, 2013 Celebrating Communion in Group Mar 11, 2013
- Mar 6, 2013 Praying In Group Mar 6, 2013
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February 2013
6
- Feb 27, 2013 Leading as an Introvert Feb 27, 2013
- Feb 25, 2013 Staying Ahead of the Leadership Curve Feb 25, 2013
- Feb 20, 2013 Using a Life Map to Tell Your Story Feb 20, 2013
- Feb 18, 2013 Telling Your Story: Go There Feb 18, 2013
- Feb 11, 2013 Unity and Diversity in Group Feb 11, 2013
- Feb 4, 2013 Leading and Living the Three Vitals Feb 4, 2013
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January 2013
2
- Jan 30, 2013 Focus On Relationships Jan 30, 2013
- Jan 28, 2013 Before Your First Group Meeting . . . Jan 28, 2013
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December 2012
2
- Dec 12, 2012 Faith and Proof in the Life of the Disciple Dec 12, 2012
- Dec 5, 2012 Connected vs. Busy Dec 5, 2012
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October 2012
6
- Oct 31, 2012 The Power of Group Oct 31, 2012
- Oct 28, 2012 Setting Group Boundaries, Part Two Oct 28, 2012
- Oct 21, 2012 Setting Group Boundaries, Part One Oct 21, 2012
- Oct 14, 2012 When Not to Use Email Oct 14, 2012
- Oct 7, 2012 Journaling What I've Been Up To Oct 7, 2012
- Oct 1, 2012 Unequally Yoked Oct 1, 2012
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September 2012
6
- Sep 26, 2012 Uncomfortable Conversations Sep 26, 2012
- Sep 23, 2012 What Am I Really Looking For? Sep 23, 2012
- Sep 19, 2012 "Old" Testament, As In "Irrelevant"? Sep 19, 2012
- Sep 16, 2012 Group Members Who Need Too Much Care Sep 16, 2012
- Sep 12, 2012 Love From God. For God and Others Sep 12, 2012
- Sep 5, 2012 What About Those Who Never Hear About Christ? Sep 5, 2012
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August 2012
4
- Aug 29, 2012 Communion in Community Groups Aug 29, 2012
- Aug 26, 2012 Leading the Bench-Warmers Aug 26, 2012
- Aug 12, 2012 Groups Aren't Perfect Aug 12, 2012
- Aug 8, 2012 Community Group Is Worth It Aug 8, 2012
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July 2012
4
- Jul 23, 2012 Relational Versus Informational Jul 23, 2012
- Jul 10, 2012 The New Person Jul 10, 2012
- Jul 5, 2012 Building Connection: What'll Ya Have? Jul 5, 2012
- Jul 3, 2012 A Predictable Environment: Just Make the Coffee Jul 3, 2012
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June 2012
4
- Jun 28, 2012 The Golden Circle Jun 28, 2012
- Jun 26, 2012 The Next Right Thing Jun 26, 2012
- Jun 8, 2012 Maintaining Momentum in the Summertime Jun 8, 2012
- Jun 7, 2012 Jesus' Invitation Jun 7, 2012
ARTICLES INDEX - CATEGORY
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Ending Well
11
- May 1, 2017 Make Ending Well Easy
- Jul 18, 2016 Why End Your Group?
- Aug 6, 2015 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Multiplying Your Group
- Jun 24, 2015 Landing: The Last Four Months of Your Group
- Jun 22, 2015 What Do You Do to End Well?
- Feb 27, 2014 Begin at the End
- Oct 31, 2013 Halloween Candy, Colonoscopies, and Ending Your Group Well
- Jun 24, 2013 Invest and Invite for Group Multiplication
- Jun 19, 2013 6 Ways to Multiply Your Group Well
- Jun 17, 2013 Why Do We Have to Multiply?
- Apr 10, 2013 5 Things to Do When Your Group Falls Apart
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Healthy Relationships
19
- Aug 21, 2017 Making the Most of Social Time
- May 1, 2017 Care is a Partnership
- Apr 1, 2017 Fun With Story Cards
- Mar 13, 2017 Groups Are Three Kinds of Messy
- Mar 13, 2017 What to Say to a Group Member Who Needs Care
- Dec 16, 2015 Pursuing Reciprocal Relationships
- Dec 7, 2015 Finding Community As a Leader
- Sep 9, 2013 When Mean Girls Grow Up . . . and Join Your Group
- Feb 11, 2013 Unity and Diversity in Group
- Feb 4, 2013 Leading and Living the Three Vitals
- Jan 30, 2013 Focus On Relationships
- Dec 5, 2012 Connected vs. Busy
- Oct 28, 2012 Setting Group Boundaries, Part Two
- Oct 21, 2012 Setting Group Boundaries, Part One
- Sep 26, 2012 Uncomfortable Conversations
- Aug 8, 2012 Community Group Is Worth It
- Jul 23, 2012 Relational Versus Informational
- Jul 10, 2012 The New Person
- Jul 5, 2012 Building Connection: What'll Ya Have?
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Leading Well
67
- Aug 21, 2017 Sharing Tasks in Your Group
- Jun 9, 2017 I Have an Apprentice. Now What?
- Jun 9, 2017 Well Known
- Jun 9, 2017 Keep Your Eye Out for Change
- Jun 9, 2017 Three Questions for Picking Your Next Study
- May 1, 2017 360° Leadership
- May 1, 2017 Keeping Your Group Motivated During the Summer
- Apr 1, 2017 3 "I"s of Apprenticing
- Apr 1, 2017 3 Tips for Picking Great Studies
- Mar 13, 2017 Three Post-Starter Study Options
- Jun 13, 2016 Keep Running
- Mar 15, 2016 Using Story Cards When Your Group Isn't New
- Mar 10, 2016 Three Tips for Picking a Group Study
- Oct 29, 2015 Ask Yourself . . .
- Oct 16, 2015 7 Types of Questions to Ask in Group, Part 2
- Oct 14, 2015 7 Types of Questions to Ask in Group, Part 1
- Oct 12, 2015 Asking Good Questions
- Jul 22, 2015 3 Gauges for Monitoring Group Health
- Jun 26, 2015 Using Starting Point In Your Group
- Jun 17, 2015 Flight: The Middle Months of Your Group
- Jun 12, 2015 Using Renovate in Your Group
- Jan 28, 2015 The Cure for Burnout
- Jan 26, 2015 Burned Out or Bored?
- Dec 2, 2014 4 Ways to Make the Most of the Holidays with Your Group
- Jun 26, 2014 5 Tips for Asking Great Questions
- Jun 24, 2014 Why Facilitating Great Discussions Matters
- Apr 30, 2014 3 Ways to Cultivate Authenticity
- Apr 25, 2014 Resources for Leading in the Summer Months
- Apr 23, 2014 Ask the Second Question
- Apr 3, 2014 3 Steps to Leading Individuals
- Mar 31, 2014 What to Do About Perpetual Lateness
- Mar 18, 2014 To Debrief or Not to Debrief, That is the Question
- Feb 13, 2014 4 Strategies for Improving Group Attendance
- Feb 11, 2014 10 Minutes to Leading Well in the New Year
- Jan 5, 2014 3 Ways to Follow Through on Prayer Requests
- Dec 23, 2013 Adding Structure and Variety to Group Prayer
- Dec 5, 2013 Helping Group Members Inexperienced in Prayer
- Dec 2, 2013 4 Barriers to Great Group Prayer
- Nov 25, 2013 Prioritizing Prayer Time
- Oct 1, 2013 4 Ways to Prevent Social Time from Taking Over Group
- Sep 19, 2013 4 Ways to Make an Unsafe Group Safe
- Sep 17, 2013 What is a "Safe Environment," Anyway?
- Sep 5, 2013 9 Things Not to Say In Group
- Aug 19, 2013 4 Ways to Think Life Change
- Jul 29, 2013 4 Ways to Deal with Error In Group Discussions
- Jul 22, 2013 Why Having an Apprentice Matters
- Jul 15, 2013 Splitting Men and Women In Group
- Jul 10, 2013 Giving Your Group a Check-Up
- Jul 8, 2013 What Is an Apprentice?
- Jul 5, 2013 4 Things to Look for In an Apprentice
- Jul 3, 2013 3 Reasons for Developing an Apprentice
- Jun 26, 2013 6 Ways to Make Invest and Invite Part of Your Group
- May 8, 2013 Don't Let Summer Frustrate You, Part 2
- May 6, 2013 Don't Let Summer Frustrate You, Part 1
- May 1, 2013 Leading in the Summertime: One Size Doesn't Fit All
- Apr 24, 2013 Encourage Your Way Out of Burnout
- Apr 22, 2013 Delegating to Avoid Burnout
- Apr 19, 2013 5 More Tips for Facilitating Great Group Conversations
- Apr 15, 2013 5 Tips for Facilitating Great Group Conversations
- Mar 18, 2013 5 Ways to Avoid Lame Prayer Times
- Mar 11, 2013 Celebrating Communion in Group
- Mar 6, 2013 Praying In Group
- Feb 25, 2013 Staying Ahead of the Leadership Curve
- Sep 16, 2012 Group Members Who Need Too Much Care
- Aug 26, 2012 Leading the Bench-Warmers
- Jul 3, 2012 A Predictable Environment: Just Make the Coffee
- Jun 8, 2012 Maintaining Momentum in the Summertime
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Personal Growth
30
- Jun 9, 2017 Broaden Your Perspective
- Feb 3, 2016 "To Do" or Not "To Do"
- Jan 26, 2016 Why Group Leaders Quit
- Jan 13, 2016 What Makes a Good Life?
- Jan 4, 2016 Upping Your Leader Game in the New Year
- Sep 2, 2015 5 Faith Thresholds
- Aug 19, 2015 GroupLink: Leave Space for God
- Jul 29, 2015 Asking Great Questions
- Jul 1, 2015 Empathy Vs. Sympathy
- Jun 18, 2015 4 Leadership Lessons from Andy
- Jun 2, 2015 The Blame Game
- Aug 19, 2014 So, What Do You Do?
- Jul 2, 2014 3 Traits of a Great Group Leader
- Jun 12, 2014 Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe
- May 8, 2014 Don't Be a Know-It-All
- Feb 20, 2014 7 Indicators It May Be Time to Take a Social Media Break
- Feb 18, 2014 The Untold Story of David and Goliath
- Feb 4, 2014 I Should Have Seen It Coming
- Oct 16, 2013 More Resources for Tough Conversations
- Sep 3, 2013 Winning Versus Succeeding
- Aug 28, 2013 I Share, Therefore I Am
- Aug 26, 2013 Clarity and Leadership
- Aug 7, 2013 Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
- Jul 31, 2013 10 Myths About Introverts
- Jun 5, 2013 Everyday Leadership
- Feb 27, 2013 Leading as an Introvert
- Oct 31, 2012 The Power of Group
- Oct 14, 2012 When Not to Use Email
- Sep 23, 2012 What Am I Really Looking For?
- Jun 28, 2012 The Golden Circle
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Spiritual Growth
35
- Aug 21, 2017 As You Begin to Lead, Stay Connected
- Aug 21, 2017 Reflect Before You Pray
- Jun 9, 2017 Looking for a Good Bible Study?
- May 1, 2017 Don't Miss Out on Serving Together
- May 1, 2017 "I Don't Feel Theologically Equipped"
- Apr 1, 2017 Holy Week Devotional
- Apr 1, 2017 Up Your Group Prayer Game
- Apr 1, 2017 There Is One God . . . Seriously
- Mar 13, 2017 Making the Most of the Easter Season
- Mar 13, 2017 An Easy Way to Learn More About the Bible
- Jun 1, 2016 Wrestling with God
- Jan 25, 2016 On Daisies and God's Creativity
- Jan 6, 2016 "What Is It?" Grows Trust
- Sep 22, 2014 The Group's Role in Spiritual Growth
- Sep 10, 2014 The Individual's Role in Spiritual Growth
- Sep 4, 2014 The Group Leader's Role in Spiritual Growth
- Apr 18, 2014 Good Friday Observation
- Feb 25, 2014 Remember Him . . . Together
- Jan 28, 2014 Knowledge and Wisdom
- Dec 18, 2013 7 Things That Kill the Authenticity and Depth of a Group's Prayers
- Nov 27, 2013 3 Reasons Group Prayer Matters
- Oct 14, 2013 Confessions of a Mediocre Pray-er
- Sep 12, 2013 Plant and Water. That's It.
- Aug 12, 2013 What Is Life Change, Anyway?
- Jul 17, 2013 Studying the Bible vs. Reading It
- Dec 12, 2012 Faith and Proof in the Life of the Disciple
- Oct 7, 2012 Journaling What I've Been Up To
- Oct 1, 2012 Unequally Yoked
- Sep 19, 2012 "Old" Testament, As In "Irrelevant"?
- Sep 12, 2012 Love From God. For God and Others
- Sep 5, 2012 What About Those Who Never Hear About Christ?
- Aug 29, 2012 Communion in Community Groups
- Aug 12, 2012 Groups Aren't Perfect
- Jun 26, 2012 The Next Right Thing
- Jun 7, 2012 Jesus' Invitation
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Starting Well
14
- Aug 21, 2017 Did You Just Start a New Group?
- Aug 21, 2017 Prepare for Takeoff
- Mar 1, 2016 Sharing Your Stories in Small Doses
- Aug 26, 2015 GroupLink is Over. Now What?
- Jun 10, 2015 Take-Off: The First Four Months of Your Group
- Sep 24, 2014 What's Your Story?
- Aug 27, 2013 Are You Leading a New Group?
- Jun 3, 2013 Four Ways to Tell Stories in Group
- May 29, 2013 Three Tips for Better Group Storytelling
- Apr 8, 2013 Using the Group Agreement
- Apr 3, 2013 Serving Your Community
- Feb 20, 2013 Using a Life Map to Tell Your Story
- Feb 18, 2013 Telling Your Story: Go There
- Jan 28, 2013 Before Your First Group Meeting . . .
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What's New
1
- Mar 13, 2017 From the Editor
ARTICLES INDEX - TAG
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3 vital relationships
1
- Feb 4, 2013 Leading and Living the Three Vitals
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3 vitals
1
- Feb 4, 2013 Leading and Living the Three Vitals
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Bible
5
- May 1, 2017 "I Don't Feel Theologically Equipped"
- Apr 1, 2017 There Is One God . . . Seriously
- Mar 13, 2017 An Easy Way to Learn More About the Bible
- Jan 6, 2016 "What Is It?" Grows Trust
- Sep 19, 2012 "Old" Testament, As In "Irrelevant"?
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Community
2
- Dec 16, 2015 Pursuing Reciprocal Relationships
- Sep 24, 2014 What's Your Story?
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Connect + Grow
2
- Aug 21, 2017 Did You Just Start a New Group?
- Aug 21, 2017 As You Begin to Lead, Stay Connected
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Easter
2
- Apr 1, 2017 Holy Week Devotional
- Apr 18, 2014 Good Friday Observation
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GroupLink
1
- Aug 19, 2015 GroupLink: Leave Space for God
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Leading
18
- Mar 13, 2017 An Easy Way to Learn More About the Bible
- Jun 1, 2016 Wrestling with God
- Feb 3, 2016 "To Do" or Not "To Do"
- Jan 4, 2016 Upping Your Leader Game in the New Year
- Oct 29, 2015 Ask Yourself . . .
- Oct 16, 2015 7 Types of Questions to Ask in Group, Part 2
- Oct 14, 2015 7 Types of Questions to Ask in Group, Part 1
- Jul 29, 2015 Asking Great Questions
- Jul 22, 2015 3 Gauges for Monitoring Group Health
- Jul 1, 2015 Empathy Vs. Sympathy
- Jun 18, 2015 4 Leadership Lessons from Andy
- Jan 28, 2015 The Cure for Burnout
- Jan 26, 2015 Burned Out or Bored?
- Apr 23, 2014 Ask the Second Question
- Feb 13, 2014 4 Strategies for Improving Group Attendance
- Jan 5, 2014 3 Ways to Follow Through on Prayer Requests
- Jan 28, 2013 Before Your First Group Meeting . . .
- Oct 28, 2012 Setting Group Boundaries, Part Two
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Life-Change
1
- Mar 13, 2017 Groups Are Three Kinds of Messy
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Starting Well
10
- Mar 13, 2017 Three Post-Starter Study Options
- Mar 1, 2016 Sharing Your Stories in Small Doses
- Aug 19, 2015 GroupLink: Leave Space for God
- Jun 10, 2015 Take-Off: The First Four Months of Your Group
- Sep 24, 2014 What's Your Story?
- Aug 27, 2013 Are You Leading a New Group?
- May 29, 2013 Three Tips for Better Group Storytelling
- Feb 20, 2013 Using a Life Map to Tell Your Story
- Feb 18, 2013 Telling Your Story: Go There
- Jan 28, 2013 Before Your First Group Meeting . . .
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Theopraxis
2
- May 1, 2017 "I Don't Feel Theologically Equipped"
- Sep 5, 2012 What About Those Who Never Hear About Christ?
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accountability
4
- Sep 22, 2014 The Group's Role in Spiritual Growth
- Mar 31, 2014 What to Do About Perpetual Lateness
- Oct 16, 2013 More Resources for Tough Conversations
- Mar 18, 2013 5 Ways to Avoid Lame Prayer Times
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apprentice
1
- Jun 9, 2017 I Have an Apprentice. Now What?
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asking good questions
8
- Oct 29, 2015 Ask Yourself . . .
- Oct 16, 2015 7 Types of Questions to Ask in Group, Part 2
- Oct 14, 2015 7 Types of Questions to Ask in Group, Part 1
- Oct 12, 2015 Asking Good Questions
- Jun 24, 2014 Why Facilitating Great Discussions Matters
- Apr 23, 2014 Ask the Second Question
- Feb 4, 2014 I Should Have Seen It Coming
- Jan 28, 2014 Knowledge and Wisdom
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asking great questions
5
- Oct 29, 2015 Ask Yourself . . .
- Oct 16, 2015 7 Types of Questions to Ask in Group, Part 2
- Oct 14, 2015 7 Types of Questions to Ask in Group, Part 1
- Oct 12, 2015 Asking Good Questions
- Jun 26, 2014 5 Tips for Asking Great Questions
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be curious
1
- Apr 23, 2014 Ask the Second Question
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be real
1
- Sep 10, 2014 The Individual's Role in Spiritual Growth
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belonging
1
- Sep 22, 2014 The Group's Role in Spiritual Growth
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bible
4
- Jun 1, 2016 Wrestling with God
- Feb 18, 2014 The Untold Story of David and Goliath
- Jul 29, 2013 4 Ways to Deal with Error In Group Discussions
- Jul 17, 2013 Studying the Bible vs. Reading It
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burnout
6
- Jun 13, 2016 Keep Running
- Jan 26, 2016 Why Group Leaders Quit
- Jan 28, 2015 The Cure for Burnout
- Jan 26, 2015 Burned Out or Bored?
- Apr 24, 2013 Encourage Your Way Out of Burnout
- Apr 22, 2013 Delegating to Avoid Burnout
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care
3
- Mar 13, 2017 What to Say to a Group Member Who Needs Care
- Sep 22, 2014 The Group's Role in Spiritual Growth
- Sep 16, 2012 Group Members Who Need Too Much Care
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celebrate change
5
- Aug 21, 2017 Reflect Before You Pray
- Jun 9, 2017 Keep Your Eye Out for Change
- Sep 4, 2014 The Group Leader's Role in Spiritual Growth
- Jan 5, 2014 3 Ways to Follow Through on Prayer Requests
- Aug 19, 2013 4 Ways to Think Life Change
- christmas 1
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communion
3
- Feb 25, 2014 Remember Him . . . Together
- Mar 11, 2013 Celebrating Communion in Group
- Aug 29, 2012 Communion in Community Groups
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community with insiders
43
- May 1, 2017 360° Leadership
- May 1, 2017 Keeping Your Group Motivated During the Summer
- May 1, 2017 Care is a Partnership
- Apr 1, 2017 Up Your Group Prayer Game
- Apr 1, 2017 3 "I"s of Apprenticing
- Apr 1, 2017 Fun With Story Cards
- Apr 1, 2017 3 Tips for Picking Great Studies
- Mar 13, 2017 Groups Are Three Kinds of Messy
- Mar 13, 2017 Making the Most of the Easter Season
- Jul 18, 2016 Why End Your Group?
- Mar 10, 2016 Three Tips for Picking a Group Study
- Jan 13, 2016 What Makes a Good Life?
- Aug 19, 2015 GroupLink: Leave Space for God
- Jul 29, 2015 Asking Great Questions
- Jul 22, 2015 3 Gauges for Monitoring Group Health
- Jul 1, 2015 Empathy Vs. Sympathy
- Apr 30, 2014 3 Ways to Cultivate Authenticity
- Feb 25, 2014 Remember Him . . . Together
- Feb 4, 2014 I Should Have Seen It Coming
- Jan 5, 2014 3 Ways to Follow Through on Prayer Requests
- Dec 23, 2013 Adding Structure and Variety to Group Prayer
- Dec 18, 2013 7 Things That Kill the Authenticity and Depth of a Group's Prayers
- Dec 2, 2013 4 Barriers to Great Group Prayer
- Nov 27, 2013 3 Reasons Group Prayer Matters
- Nov 25, 2013 Prioritizing Prayer Time
- Jun 24, 2013 Invest and Invite for Group Multiplication
- Jun 17, 2013 Why Do We Have to Multiply?
- Jun 3, 2013 Four Ways to Tell Stories in Group
- May 29, 2013 Three Tips for Better Group Storytelling
- Mar 11, 2013 Celebrating Communion in Group
- Mar 6, 2013 Praying In Group
- Feb 4, 2013 Leading and Living the Three Vitals
- Jan 30, 2013 Focus On Relationships
- Dec 5, 2012 Connected vs. Busy
- Oct 31, 2012 The Power of Group
- Sep 12, 2012 Love From God. For God and Others
- Aug 29, 2012 Communion in Community Groups
- Aug 12, 2012 Groups Aren't Perfect
- Aug 8, 2012 Community Group Is Worth It
- Jul 23, 2012 Relational Versus Informational
- Jul 10, 2012 The New Person
- Jul 5, 2012 Building Connection: What'll Ya Have?
- Jun 7, 2012 Jesus' Invitation
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connect + grow
2
- Aug 21, 2017 Sharing Tasks in Your Group
- Aug 21, 2017 Prepare for Takeoff
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conversation
3
- Jun 26, 2014 5 Tips for Asking Great Questions
- Jun 24, 2014 Why Facilitating Great Discussions Matters
- Mar 31, 2014 What to Do About Perpetual Lateness
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cultivate relationships
29
- Aug 21, 2017 Making the Most of Social Time
- Jun 9, 2017 Broaden Your Perspective
- Jun 9, 2017 Well Known
- Jun 10, 2015 Take-Off: The First Four Months of Your Group
- Jun 2, 2015 The Blame Game
- Sep 24, 2014 What's Your Story?
- Sep 10, 2014 The Individual's Role in Spiritual Growth
- Sep 4, 2014 The Group Leader's Role in Spiritual Growth
- Jun 26, 2014 5 Tips for Asking Great Questions
- Jun 12, 2014 Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe
- Apr 30, 2014 3 Ways to Cultivate Authenticity
- Feb 13, 2014 4 Strategies for Improving Group Attendance
- Oct 1, 2013 4 Ways to Prevent Social Time from Taking Over Group
- Sep 19, 2013 4 Ways to Make an Unsafe Group Safe
- Sep 17, 2013 What is a "Safe Environment," Anyway?
- Sep 5, 2013 9 Things Not to Say In Group
- Jul 29, 2013 4 Ways to Deal with Error In Group Discussions
- Jul 15, 2013 Splitting Men and Women In Group
- Jun 3, 2013 Four Ways to Tell Stories in Group
- May 29, 2013 Three Tips for Better Group Storytelling
- Feb 20, 2013 Using a Life Map to Tell Your Story
- Feb 11, 2013 Unity and Diversity in Group
- Jan 30, 2013 Focus On Relationships
- Dec 5, 2012 Connected vs. Busy
- Oct 28, 2012 Setting Group Boundaries, Part Two
- Oct 21, 2012 Setting Group Boundaries, Part One
- Jul 10, 2012 The New Person
- Jul 5, 2012 Building Connection: What'll Ya Have?
- Jun 8, 2012 Maintaining Momentum in the Summertime
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curiosity
11
- Jun 9, 2017 Broaden Your Perspective
- Oct 16, 2015 7 Types of Questions to Ask in Group, Part 2
- Oct 14, 2015 7 Types of Questions to Ask in Group, Part 1
- Oct 12, 2015 Asking Good Questions
- Jul 29, 2015 Asking Great Questions
- Jul 1, 2015 Empathy Vs. Sympathy
- Jul 2, 2014 3 Traits of a Great Group Leader
- Jun 26, 2014 5 Tips for Asking Great Questions
- May 8, 2014 Don't Be a Know-It-All
- Apr 23, 2014 Ask the Second Question
- Jul 10, 2013 Giving Your Group a Check-Up
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curious
1
- Feb 25, 2013 Staying Ahead of the Leadership Curve
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difficult
1
- Mar 31, 2014 What to Do About Perpetual Lateness
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difficult conversations
6
- Mar 31, 2014 What to Do About Perpetual Lateness
- Oct 16, 2013 More Resources for Tough Conversations
- Oct 28, 2012 Setting Group Boundaries, Part Two
- Oct 21, 2012 Setting Group Boundaries, Part One
- Oct 1, 2012 Unequally Yoked
- Sep 26, 2012 Uncomfortable Conversations
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discussion
2
- Jun 26, 2014 5 Tips for Asking Great Questions
- Jun 24, 2014 Why Facilitating Great Discussions Matters
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easter
1
- Mar 13, 2017 Making the Most of the Easter Season
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end well
7
- Jun 9, 2017 I Have an Apprentice. Now What?
- May 1, 2017 Make Ending Well Easy
- Apr 1, 2017 3 "I"s of Apprenticing
- Aug 6, 2015 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Multiplying Your Group
- Jun 19, 2013 6 Ways to Multiply Your Group Well
- Jun 17, 2013 Why Do We Have to Multiply?
- Apr 10, 2013 5 Things to Do When Your Group Falls Apart
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ending well
9
- Jul 18, 2016 Why End Your Group?
- Aug 6, 2015 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Multiplying Your Group
- Jun 24, 2015 Landing: The Last Four Months of Your Group
- Jun 22, 2015 What Do You Do to End Well?
- Feb 27, 2014 Begin at the End
- Oct 31, 2013 Halloween Candy, Colonoscopies, and Ending Your Group Well
- Jun 19, 2013 6 Ways to Multiply Your Group Well
- Jun 17, 2013 Why Do We Have to Multiply?
- Apr 10, 2013 5 Things to Do When Your Group Falls Apart
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environment
1
- Jun 12, 2014 Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe
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evangelism
1
- Sep 2, 2015 5 Faith Thresholds
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facilitating
14
- Oct 16, 2015 7 Types of Questions to Ask in Group, Part 2
- Oct 14, 2015 7 Types of Questions to Ask in Group, Part 1
- Oct 12, 2015 Asking Good Questions
- Jul 29, 2015 Asking Great Questions
- Dec 2, 2014 4 Ways to Make the Most of the Holidays with Your Group
- Jun 24, 2014 Why Facilitating Great Discussions Matters
- May 8, 2014 Don't Be a Know-It-All
- Feb 11, 2014 10 Minutes to Leading Well in the New Year
- Sep 19, 2013 4 Ways to Make an Unsafe Group Safe
- Sep 17, 2013 What is a "Safe Environment," Anyway?
- Sep 5, 2013 9 Things Not to Say In Group
- Jul 29, 2013 4 Ways to Deal with Error In Group Discussions
- Apr 19, 2013 5 More Tips for Facilitating Great Group Conversations
- Apr 15, 2013 5 Tips for Facilitating Great Group Conversations
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faith
1
- Jan 26, 2016 Why Group Leaders Quit
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five catalysts
1
- Jan 26, 2016 Why Group Leaders Quit
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five things
4
- Jan 26, 2016 Why Group Leaders Quit
- Dec 16, 2015 Pursuing Reciprocal Relationships
- Aug 26, 2015 GroupLink is Over. Now What?
- Aug 12, 2013 What Is Life Change, Anyway?
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flight
2
- Mar 15, 2016 Using Story Cards When Your Group Isn't New
- Jun 17, 2015 Flight: The Middle Months of Your Group
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fun
8
- Aug 21, 2017 Making the Most of Social Time
- May 1, 2017 Keeping Your Group Motivated During the Summer
- Apr 1, 2017 Fun With Story Cards
- Dec 2, 2014 4 Ways to Make the Most of the Holidays with Your Group
- May 8, 2013 Don't Let Summer Frustrate You, Part 2
- May 6, 2013 Don't Let Summer Frustrate You, Part 1
- May 1, 2013 Leading in the Summertime: One Size Doesn't Fit All
- Jun 8, 2012 Maintaining Momentum in the Summertime
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good friday
1
- Apr 18, 2014 Good Friday Observation
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group agreement
1
- Aug 19, 2013 4 Ways to Think Life Change
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group dynamics
1
- Mar 13, 2017 Groups Are Three Kinds of Messy
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growth
2
- Jun 9, 2017 Keep Your Eye Out for Change
- Jul 2, 2014 3 Traits of a Great Group Leader
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healthy relationships
42
- May 1, 2017 Keeping Your Group Motivated During the Summer
- Jan 13, 2016 What Makes a Good Life?
- Dec 16, 2015 Pursuing Reciprocal Relationships
- Aug 19, 2015 GroupLink: Leave Space for God
- Jul 29, 2015 Asking Great Questions
- Jul 1, 2015 Empathy Vs. Sympathy
- Jun 12, 2015 Using Renovate in Your Group
- Jun 10, 2015 Take-Off: The First Four Months of Your Group
- Jun 2, 2015 The Blame Game
- Sep 24, 2014 What's Your Story?
- Sep 22, 2014 The Group's Role in Spiritual Growth
- Sep 10, 2014 The Individual's Role in Spiritual Growth
- Jun 26, 2014 5 Tips for Asking Great Questions
- Jun 12, 2014 Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe
- Apr 30, 2014 3 Ways to Cultivate Authenticity
- Apr 23, 2014 Ask the Second Question
- Feb 25, 2014 Remember Him . . . Together
- Jan 5, 2014 3 Ways to Follow Through on Prayer Requests
- Oct 1, 2013 4 Ways to Prevent Social Time from Taking Over Group
- Sep 19, 2013 4 Ways to Make an Unsafe Group Safe
- Sep 17, 2013 What is a "Safe Environment," Anyway?
- Sep 5, 2013 9 Things Not to Say In Group
- Aug 28, 2013 I Share, Therefore I Am
- Jul 15, 2013 Splitting Men and Women In Group
- Jun 3, 2013 Four Ways to Tell Stories in Group
- May 29, 2013 Three Tips for Better Group Storytelling
- Apr 19, 2013 5 More Tips for Facilitating Great Group Conversations
- Mar 6, 2013 Praying In Group
- Feb 20, 2013 Using a Life Map to Tell Your Story
- Feb 11, 2013 Unity and Diversity in Group
- Jan 30, 2013 Focus On Relationships
- Dec 5, 2012 Connected vs. Busy
- Oct 28, 2012 Setting Group Boundaries, Part Two
- Oct 21, 2012 Setting Group Boundaries, Part One
- Oct 1, 2012 Unequally Yoked
- Sep 12, 2012 Love From God. For God and Others
- Aug 8, 2012 Community Group Is Worth It
- Jul 23, 2012 Relational Versus Informational
- Jul 10, 2012 The New Person
- Jul 5, 2012 Building Connection: What'll Ya Have?
- Jun 8, 2012 Maintaining Momentum in the Summertime
- Jun 7, 2012 Jesus' Invitation
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honesty
1
- May 8, 2014 Don't Be a Know-It-All