Videos to Equip You as a Small Group Leader

Click on the link below to view videos on the stated topics.

Video 1: Dr. Cloud and Bill Donahue describe ways to go deeper in small group discussions.

Video 2: Dr. Cloud and Bill Donahue describe why it is important to set ground rules for spiritual growth.

Video 3: Dr. Cloud and Bill Donahue describe the importance of ground rules and clear expectations for the group so that spiritual growth can occur.

Video 4: Dr. Cloud and Bill Donahue describe truth-focused and life-centered groups.

Video 5: Dr. Cloud and Bill Donahue discuss how to ask better questions that allow your group to grow deeper.

Video 6: Dr. Cloud and Bill Donahue role play how to ask better questions that allow your group to grow deeper.

Video 7: Dr. Cloud and Bill Donahue discuss how far to go with probing questions that lead to transformation and when to break into sub groups when certain questions are raised.

Video 8: Dr. Cloud and Bill Donahue offer advice on how to help people overcome their fear of self-disclosure.

Video 9: Dr. Cloud and John Ortberg offer advice on how to deal with dysfunctional people.

Video 10: Dr. Cloud and John Ortberg offer advice on how to connect with people’s souls in a small group.

Articles: Training Topics

Small Group Leaders, Members, and Hosts

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1. Orientation Guide: Small Group Facilitator


2. Orientation Guide: Small Group Member


3. Orientation Guide: Small Group Host


4. Orientation Guide: Small Group Leader


5. Foundations of a Small Group Leader


6. Leading a Great Small Group Bible Study


7. Spiritual Disciplines for Busy Church Leaders


8. Go Deeper With God


9. Family Friendly Small Groups


10. Becoming a Great Listener


11. Missional Small Groups


12. Dealing with Difficult Members


13. Finding Focus Through Spiritual Disciplines


14. Small Group Assimilation Strategies


15. Sermon-Based Small Groups


16. Small Groups and Evangelism


17. Staying Connected Through the Summer


18. Recruiting New Small Group Leaders


19. Handling Conflict in Small Groups


20. Answering Tough Questions


21. Meaningful Worship in Small Groups


22. Discussing Doctrine and Theology


23. Improving Small Group Accountability


24. Reviving a Dying Small Group


25. Effective Affinity (Common-Interest) Groups


26. Small Group Job Description


27. Choosing and Evaluating Bible Studies


28. Small Group Covenants


29. Christian and Spiritual Formation


30. Planning a Group Service Project


31. Hospitality in Small Groups


32. Plan a One-Day Small Group Retreat


33. Soul Care


34. Connecting Newcomers


35. Spiritual Formation


36. Healthy Small Groups


37. Creating Community


38. Shepherding Others


39. Growing Small Groups


40. Recovery Ministries


41. Building a Culture of Discipleship


42. Small Group Evaluations


43. Effective Turbo Groups


44. Great Small Groups for Students


45. Spiritual Disciplines Assessment Pack


46. Small-Groups Assessment Pack


47. Urgent Care: Handling Tragedy in Your Small Group


48. Urgent Care: Dealing With Divorce In Your Small Group


49. Urgent Care: Adultery and Emotional Affairs


50. Urgent Care: Unemployment


51. Urgent Care: Cancer

Small Group Coaches

1. Orientation Guide: Small Group Coach


2. Coaching Small Group Leaders


3. Casting a Vision for Small Groups


4. Grow the Number of Small Groups in your Church


5. Small Group Ministry Best Practices


6. Relaunching a Small Group Ministry