Guest AuthorThis is a guest post by Peter Krol. A reader of my blog recently emailed to say, “I was never intentionally taught how to lead a Bible study, and, when the time came for me to teach others how to do it, I had no idea even where to begin.” Do you...
Mary JahnkeThe number of atheists in the United States has doubled in the past 10 years (from 2% in 2009 to 4% in 2018–2019). The number of agnostics has nearly doubled, too—it’s now 5%. The world is becoming increasingly skeptical of Christianity. Are we...
Logos StaffLeading a small group Bible study can be deeply rewarding with the right preparation. Here are the four steps that will help you prepare and lead your group well. Step 1: Prepare yourself to lead a small group. Step 2: Determine what your group...
Ryan NelsonSmall groups help us take “community” from the abstract to the concrete. They allow our relationships with fellow believers to flourish into meaningful friendships as we grow and serve and study the Word together. They provide both a...
Some Faithlife Groups are just for you and a handful of other people—like your small group, or you and an accountability partner. But not every group needs or wants complete privacy. You can join Faithlife Groups that use unique document-sharing...
Justin MarrAs a small group leader, I’m always on the lookout for high-quality curricula that will save me time. My church, like many others, increasingly relies on small groups to foster spiritual growth in the community through prayer, service, and study...
Rebecca BrantSmall groups, no matter the size, always seem to have two people: the one who won’t stop talking and the one who sits in silence. It’s easy to encourage the conversation monopolizer to give others time to share. But how do I inspire someone to...
Jeffrey Kranz“How am I going to handle this one?” If you lead any sort of church small group or Bible study, you ask yourself this question all the time: My pastor preached on gender roles—how am I going to handle this in group discussion? We’re supposed to...
John D. BarryAt some point in life, we all struggle with faith. God makes a promise, but the direction that promise takes us is uncertain. And when the path toward the promise doesn’t meet our expectations, we become frustrated and confused. In the process, we...
Michael GrigoniSmall group leaders play a crucial and challenging role in their churches. As volunteers, they often have to balance the responsibilities of work and family with those of ministry. Pastors have the equally difficult task of providing small group...