Small Groups
Small Group and Large Group meetings are what connect and cohere the ministry. The organization and structure they provide tethers all the frenetic activity and scattered participants to something bigger—to the ministry as a whole. Small Groups provide discipleship, biblical teaching, training, and relationships, while Large Group meetings provide a platform for worship, ministry momentum, social interaction, and direction setting. In this section you’ll find everything you need to lead a Small Group, everything except content. Our content for Small Groups is called Cru.comm and you can download that here. Also in this section are posters and publicity to help you gather people to your Large Group meetings as well as Bible studies.
The Christian and Good Deeds
When someone comes to faith in Christ, it is vital to establish them in their new-found faith. Cru has a series of follow-up materials for this purpose, entitled “Life...
The God Who Is - Bible Study Series
The heart behind this series was to provide an avenue for staff and students to “take the Winter Conference home with them”—to continue growing in their knowledge...
Backstory Bible Study
Based on the popular narrative gospel booklet, this series of seven studies covers all the themes of Backstory (Intimacy, Betrayal, Anticipation, Pursuit, Sacrifice,...
Men’s Small Group Studies
Taken from Rick James’ innovative book “Flesh,” this is a seven-week bible study series for men on dealing with lust, temptation, etc. Includes study questions and...
Connections Investigative Bible Study
A study designed for the first few weeks of school, this investigative study is intended for people who have little to no biblical literacy but are curious about...
Jesus Investigative Bible Study
A great study for the spiritual seeker, examining who Jesus is, what he did and what he said.
Bible Study Flyers: Sermon on Mount
Use these to put up in a dorm, apartment, Fraternity, or Sorority in order to publicize and invite others to a weekly Bible study.
Easter Ads
Easter is one of those times of the year that begs for a campus exposure to the gospel. Because it’s Easter, no one is going to complain - and some students may...
Gifts of God Series
Beauty, Sex, Alcohol, Relationships, and Success: These studies use a gospel-centered approach to five of the most relevant issues on campus, confronting the primary...
Weekly Meeting Posters: Longing For Joy
These posters are to publicize your weekly meeting. These are especially helpful in the first weeks on campus as you try to gather as many students as possible to your...
Weekly Meeting Posters: Everyday Saints
These posters are to publicize your weekly meeting. These are especially helpful in the first weeks on campus as you try to gather as many students as possible to your...
Beer is Proof Campaign
While some may take offense at the subject matter this is an amazingly creative and strategic use of media to make Jesus an issue on campus. Brilliant really. Use it if...
Bible Study Flyers: Half Hearted
Use these to put up in a dorm, apartment, Fraternity, or Sorority in order to publicize and invite others to a weekly Bible study.
Bible Study Flyers: Real Jesus
Use these to put up in a dorm, apartment, Fraternity, or Sorority in order to publicize and invite others to a weekly Bible study.
Weekly Meeting Poster: Quotations
This is a singular poster not a campaign but a great image to publicize your weekly meeting.
Weekly Meeting Posters: Leper
These posters are to publicize your weekly meeting. These are especially helpful in the first weeks on campus as you try to gather as many students as possible to your...
Welcome Screens and Wallpaper
Simply one more way to publicize the ministry or open the door for an opportunity to witness.
Bible Study Flyers: Beatitudes
Use these to put up in a dorm, apartment, Fraternity, or Sorority in order to publicize and invite others to a weekly Bible study.
Weekly Meeting Posters: Abundant Life
These posters are to publicize your weekly meeting. These are especially helpful in the first weeks on campus as you try to gather as many students as possible to your...
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...
The Essentials
The “Essentials of Spiritual Growth and Multiplication” is a small-group discussion series. It is designed to help students grow in Christ and become involved in...
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.
Small Group Studies for Women
Dating, sex, lies, marriage, lust, men, and of course God. The Bible has a lot to say about all of these topics, and no stone is left un-turned in this eight-week Bible...
Evangelistic Media Campaigns
At EveryStudentMedia.com you’ll find a series of media campaigns about Jesus or some issue that leads people to him? Here are some sample ads many more can be found on...
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