Leading a Small Group
The health and vitality of a ministry is hinged directly to the health and vitality of Small Groups. Considering the importance and complexity of the task, training for Small Group leaders is an absolute necessity. That is the focus of this section. For the complete Campus Ministry curriculum of Small Group Bible Studies follow this link to Cru.comm. For a comprehensive guide to leading a Small Group pick up a copy of The Ultimate Roadtrip at the CruPress store.
Challenging Students to Small Group Involvement
Students shouldn’t simply be asked to join a Small Group but rather challenged to a Small Group appropriate to their level of maturity and commitment. Here are sample...
Small Group Structure Made Simple
To facilitate the greatest individual growth as well as growth in your overall ministry, Small Groups need to be separated and organized by maturity and commitment...
Your First Small Group Meeting
The first group meeting sets the tone, establishes momentum and direction, and introduces new group members to one another. In short, there’s a lot riding on the first...
Using Cru.Comm
Cru.comm is the Campus Ministry’s Small Group content. There are important reasons why we use Cru.Comm, and important lessons on how to use it. This is essential...
Small Group Lesson Template
Here is a quick-guide for preparing a Small Group lesson. Cut it out and keep it in your Bible so you always have it on-hand.
Small Group Icebreakers
Getting a Small Group started and kicking off the initial discussion is the trickiest part of leading a Small Group. Here are some suggestions to get you over the hump.
Preparing the Small Group Lesson
The success of a Small Group lies in the preparation. Well thought-out studies usually go well and are rarely a disaster. This article will walk you through a helpful...
Guiding a Group Discussion
For the discussion leader, the goal is not simply to keep the conversation going but to direct it in such a way as to facilitate learning and life-change. This is...
CoJourner Equipment Pack
The CoJourners Equipment Pack contains a series of short lessons on how to do personal evangelism. It’s the perfect tool to train members of your Small Group how to do...
Small Groups With a Purpose
Why am I leading this group? Where do I want it to go? How do I plan to get there? These are the critical questions every Small Group leader must know how to answer....
Small Groups That Reach Out
Most Small Groups never turn the corner from “getting” to “giving:” existing for a purpose beyond the group itself. This is not the way its supposed to be, and...
Handling Discussion Problems
Small Group leaders often fail to anticipate difficult situations and are unsure how to respond when they arise. This chapter will help you plan for the...
Crucial Elements of a Small Group
From Bible study to ministry training to building relationships, a Small Group has multiple objectives. What follows are the critical components of a successful Small...
Facilitating Growth and Heart-Change
The content of your Small Group must make the twelve-inch jump from the head to the heart in order to see growth, application, and life-change. This article examines how...
Creating the Right Small Group Environment
Sharing, personal disclosure, and conversational ease and openness are all functions of having created the right Small group environment. Chapter excerpt from The...
Reaching a Campus Through Cell Groups
A cell group is an on-campus expression of biblical community, carrying out all of the key functions of a full-fledged ministry. A perfect vehicle for planting a new...
Building Community in Your Small Group
Relationships are the glue that holds Small Groups together. If they happen, the group flourishes. If they don’t, the group is short lived. Use this resource to help...
Asking Good Questions
In contrast to a lecture or monologue, here you will discover how to ask the right type of question and become familiar with learning activities. Chapter excerpt from...
Launching and Leading a Small Group
This article explains how to gather the critical mass necessary to launch and sustain a successful Small Group on campus.
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