Asking a group member to be your apprentice can be awkward—too formal and serious in what is otherwise a comfortable friendship. But it doesn't have to be that way.

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March 28, 2018

Reggie Sumpter

Spiritual Growth

Can God Be Both Loving and All-Powerful?

March 28, 2018

Reggie Sumpter

Spiritual Growth

Can God Be Both Loving and All-Powerful?

Few theological topics cause an emotional reaction like predestination.

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March 28, 2018

Suzanne Rokose

What's New

A Grab Bag of Leader Resources

March 28, 2018

Suzanne Rokose

What's New

You’ve volunteered to lead your small group and now you’re wondering what you’ve gotten yourself into. Am I right? Hang on . . . we’ve got you covered.

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March 28, 2018

Dan Mancini

Spiritual Growth

Fasting Isn't As Hard As You Think

March 28, 2018

Dan Mancini

Spiritual Growth

Fasting is one of the most misunderstood and ignored of all of the spiritual practices. That doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a try.

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March 28, 2018

Laurie Kimbell

Healthy Relationships

5 Ways to Build Healthy Relationships

March 28, 2018

Laurie Kimbell

Healthy Relationships

Vulnerability is more than just sharing our biggest secrets. It’s also stepping out in smaller ways to reveal more of ourselves to others.

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February 19, 2018

Chris Allen

Spiritual Growth

Your Unique Connection to God

February 19, 2018

Chris Allen

Spiritual Growth

If spiritual growth is like a journey, then in order to get where you want to go, you need to know where you currently are.

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February 19, 2018

Suzanne Rokose

Leading Well

What Should We Study?

February 19, 2018

Suzanne Rokose

Leading Well

From spiritual practices and the books of the Bible to career challenges and establishing guardrails, there are a variety of studies that are just a click away.

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February 19, 2018

Reggie Sumpter

Spiritual Growth

Does the Old Testament Matter?

February 19, 2018

Reggie Sumpter

Spiritual Growth

Does the Old Testament matter at all to Christians? It’s a fair question.

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February 19, 2018

Dani Taussig

Why Scripture Memory Matters

February 19, 2018

Dani Taussig

I’ve started memorizing scripture again. And this time I’m the one challenging people to join me on this journey.

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February 19, 2018

Dani Taussig

Leading Well

Replacing Yourself

February 19, 2018

Dani Taussig

Leading Well

You are the best leader when you’re leading, in both the everyday moments and the tough seasons, with a posture that reflects humility, intentionality, teachability, and curiosity.

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February 19, 2018

Mike Davis

Leading Well

Managing Procrastination

February 19, 2018

Mike Davis

Leading Well

If you're like me, you'd rather put off until tomorrow what you should probably do today.

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December 8, 2017

Reggie Sumpter

Leading Well

Say What You Mean

December 8, 2017

Reggie Sumpter

Leading Well

How often do we use words or phrases in our groups that not everyone understands? It's especially important to watch out for this kind of thing when new believers or non-believers are in your circle.

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December 4, 2017

Mike Davis

Spiritual Growth

Prayer of Examen

December 4, 2017

Mike Davis

Spiritual Growth

Are you looking for a fresh way to connect relationally with God during this Christmas season? If so, try out the Prayer of Examen.

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December 4, 2017

Emily Guynn

Leading Well

The Journey of Grief

December 4, 2017

Emily Guynn

Leading Well

If Jesus told us to expect grief and loss, why is it so difficult when we find ourselves grieving? Why do we have such a hard time comforting others when they are grieving?

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December 4, 2017

Libby Hempen

Spiritual Growth

Share Communion at Christmastime

December 4, 2017

Libby Hempen

Spiritual Growth

Your group is a great place to celebrate what Jesus has done in all of your lives, and to remember the sacrifice he made on your behalf.

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December 4, 2017

Groupleaders.org Team

Healthy Relationships

Christmas Fun

December 4, 2017

Groupleaders.org Team

Healthy Relationships

Don't forget to connect socially with your group and have some fun. To help you out, we've created this Christmas Would You Rather? icebreaker game.

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December 4, 2017

Brian Volk

Leading Well

3 Ways to Make the Most of the Holidays with Your Group

December 4, 2017

Brian Volk

Leading Well

3 Ways to Make the Most of the Holidays with Your Group

If you're intentional about it, December can be one of the best times of the year to build relationships in your group.

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October 29, 2017

Adrienne Hershey

Spiritual Growth

Be Rich 2017

October 29, 2017

Adrienne Hershey

Spiritual Growth

It's nearly Be Rich time once again! Our annual giving and serving campaign, launches November 5. As part of the campaign, we want to help you prepare to Serve Together with your small group.

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October 29, 2017

Emily Guynn

Healthy Relationships

Providing Care During the Holidays

October 29, 2017

Emily Guynn

Healthy Relationships

Moving toward the holidays while carrying the weight of loss can prompt feelings of depression, despair, or numb emotions — the opposite of what our society and culture expects of us.

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