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Your Virtual Small Group Can Still Be Vibrant

Your Virtual Small Group Can Still Be Vibrant by Becky Kiern & Jenilyn Swett “For many of us, attending small group has been a regular routine for years. This past spring brought that routine to a screeching halt. While we all hoped COVID precautions were just a temporary inconvenience, for many churches the need for virtual meetings has remained.  The apostles Paul (2 Tim. 1:4) and John (2 John 12) each spent a portion of their ministries distanced from their…

5 Tips for Leading Your Small Group

5 Tips for Leading Your Small Group by Kevin DeYoung “As school starts back up, so will plenty of church-sponsored and church-related small groups. Some will study the Bible. Others will read a Christian book together. Almost all will have a designated leader or leaders. While knowing your Bible and having Christlike character are the more important factors, there are also a number of skills which go a long way in leading an effective small group.”

The Power of Confession in Your Small Group

The Power of Confession in Your Small Group by Kristen Wetherell “Our small group is unlike any other group I’ve known. It’s not because we all get along (though we do), nor because we’re like-minded (though we are). And it’s certainly not because we have it all together. Actually, the fact that we don’t have it all together is the reason I love our small group. Confession marks our time together, and it has changed at least three things: the way we interact, the way…