Leader Resources

Find out What You Need to Know to begin leading a small group.

Leading/facilitating a group is one of the most significant ways God can use you to make a difference in the lives of men and women around you. And you don’t have to be a Bible expert, you just need a heart willing to serve. We’ll support you with the tools and information you need to make your group a success.

What other leaders are saying: (Coming Soon)

Share a story from your group.

Leader Articles
Leading effective group discussions
How to gauge the spiritual health of your Connection Group
Our “Top Ten” list for healthy group interaction

Video Training Modules
The Spiritual Health of Group Leaders with Dr. David Timms
Resolving Conflict in Your Connection Group with Jim Swaney
Gauging the Health of Your Group with Jeff Swaney

Additional Study Resources

  • www.crosswalk.com – devotionals, Bible study tools
  • www.biblestudytools.com – commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, parallel Bible, interlinear Bible
  • www.biblegateway.com – quick search of 25 English versions, passage lookup, keyword search, topical index
  • www.biblicaltraining.org – Bible studies for new believers, online courses including seminary classes
  • www.blueletterbible.org – Greek and Hebrew translations, commentaries, study tools, images/maps, Hebrew and Greek concordances, a good Bible timeline
  • www.leestrobel.com – apologetics website addressing topics/questions about the Bible and the Christian faith; video lessons from Lee and other teachers and experts
  • www.str.org – “Stand to Reason” apologetics website of Greg Kokl (Biola/Talbot University); extensive library of topics related to Christian faith and other world religions