One of the most important components to a healthy and growing small group program is the coaching system. A small army of coaches to lead, inspire, train and equip small group leaders is simply essential. However, most churches don't really have them. Most don't know...
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There's a dirty little secret to leading small groups for kids. It's a weakness. A limitation. A barrier that your groups will experience in time. Even if you don't see it, it's always there. Others will definitely see it, they just might not say anything because...
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Volunteer recruitment is most likely one of the hardest and most time-consuming aspects of your job. You never have enough helpers to get it all done, and when you are finally getting to that place of calm, someone asks if you have time to talk. What if you could walk...
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Kids ministry in the local church is probably the most influential mission field in the world. You've heard the statistics. This is a really big deal. Understanding this is key, especially when you're recruiting. Who wouldn't want to be a part of something like that?...
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Maybe one of the greatest ministry tragedies is when a ministry outgrows its leadership. I see it happen all the time. Something good is happening which causes growth, but the growth put's pressure on the organization and things start to fall apart. Structure is a key...
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What if I told you, your small group leadership team could be bigger and stronger than what you see today? You could have enough small groups where every kid has a front-row seat in the circle. You could have volunteer leaders would stand shoulder-to- shoulder with...
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