Have you ever asked this question before? As a small group leader, this can be a difficult decision. How do I find something that is of interest or usefull to everyone in my group? In the following video Eddie discusses some ideas that might help you answer this question.
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What’s Going On In GroupLife?
If you are an LP Small Group Leader, Thank You for all that you did in 2011 to make it a successful year and help many around you to move further on their Christ Centered Journey! We are all excited about what is to come in 2012 and wanted to make sure you were [...] Read more »
5 Actions to Increase Commitment
“I have an issue with people in my small group not being committed. They say they will show up, but don’t. I have called and emailed them, but sometimes they just don’t show up.” Sound familiar? Most SG leaders have made this statement at some point. Here are five actions to consider in [...] Read more »
Replace Yourself

This week, we begin a new church-wide study called “Redeeming Marriage”. In the coming week, several new groups meet for the first time. If you are a HOST and/or leader of one of those new groups, we want to thank you for your leadership. Since this is a starting point for so many new [...] Read more »
How do I help someone cross the line of faith and/or become a member of LifePoint Church?
Introduction You may know the process to become a member of LifePoint Church. I know that you are probably investing in others in order to invite them to church, but even more, invite into a relationship with Christ. Your Small Group probably has people that are not Christ-followers and/or members of LifePoint Church. We are [...] Read more »
LISTEN. By Guest Blogger LaVerne Weber
LaVerne is an Area Pastor at Willow Creek Church in Chicago. He was our guest speaker at the annual Connexus Development day at FBC Smyrna. Among other things, LaVerne has a unique gift of listening. He has the ability to get to know people in just a few minutes by asking questions and listening. [...] Read more »
Expectations of Small Group Leaders
Just thought I would list some of our expectations for Small Group Leaders: 1. build a leadership team/share the load, you can’t do it alone and are not expected to! 2. conduct life-changing group meetings, go in the direction of the study but watch for where God wants to lead you time. 3. shepherd the [...] Read more »
Curriculum Guide
One of the concerns about Small Groups is curriculum. Who decides what groups study. At FBC Smyrna three – four times a year we will come together and every group/class will study the same subject that our worship series. This is one of the outcomes discovered during Purpose Driven Life back in 2003. These preaching-teaching [...] Read more »
Sharing the Load
“Our Small Group is all about the parties” is a statement I hear coming from a discouraged Bible Study leader. Week after week they plan their studies and try to lead a fairly in-depth study with their group. But most of the time few people show up or when they do show up they want [...] Read more »
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