In the last blog post, I explained that having open groups allow us to be outwardly focused and help group members grow spiritually as they serve, share the good news and disciple others. If you...

Reason #1 ...

As we get ready to flip the calendar to a new year, it is a natural time to evaluate the last year and to make plans, commitments, or resolutions for a new and improved year. As Small Group Leaders,...

...It seems the first step in this process is the most difficult, but it's the most important! The first step is to believe that we should work toward multiplication. I’d love to give you seven...

There are two primary areas where that is important—evangelism and generosity. While those two items are critical for the spiritual maturity of every believer, they are doubly for the leader. Why?...

Spiritual Maturity. How do you measure it? ...

As the new year of Small Groups begins, here are some things to keep in mind or to do for a strong start for your small group.

The problem is that our (human) sheep may look healthy on the outside, but be anemic on the inside. As small group leaders, we have to make sure that our sheep are living spiritually healthy lives,...

Nothing speaks more loudly than your example. ...

We've all been there-- visiting a group for the first time. Opportunities for awkwardness abound. You think about sitting near the door as an easy escape incase the leaders are crazy. You make sure to...

Follow-up is vital to great group ministry. After the weekly group meeting is over, doing these things will make your group a great group!

43 Reasons To Read Our New Blog ...

My name is Jay Gordon. My role at Brook Hills is as Adults and Small Groups Minister. The call on my life to work in adults and discipleship started 32 years ago. I was serving a small church in...