Reproducing a Group

Use the resources below to help grow leaders in your group who will be able to lead a new God centered small group.

Launching a Group

Use the resources provided to help launch a healthy small group.

Leading a Group

Use the resources provided to help you in leading your small group.

Growing a Group

Use the resources provided to help grow your group into a healthy and God centered environment.

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Going “Full Circle” as a Group

Just as individuals go “full circle” to maturity in Christ, small groups can also grow mature. In fact, people and groups become mature together.

How to Use the Small Group Reproduction Plan

A worksheet to help small group leaders and their teams prepare a small group to reproduce itself in a healthy way by launching a new group.

Getting a Group Ready to Reproduce

Small groups don’t just reproduce out of the blue. It takes intentional steps to help group members prepare to launch a new group.

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Finding the Right Time to Reproduce a Group

Think through your community and church calendars to find the best seasons to launch a new group.

The Greatest Thing a Small Group Leader Can Do

Small group leaders have a big job with many tasks, but there’s one task that surpasses them all. The greatest thing a small group leader can do is give their job away.

How Big Should a Group Be to Launch a New Group?

To reproduce, a small group needs enough people. But there is no “magic number”. Various factors dictate when a group is large enough to launch a new group.

Transitioning from One Group to Two

When one small group branches into two, we can ease the process for group members until both new groups are established.

Celebrate a New Group Launch

Wise planning helps group members celebrate new groups, even though they may be separated from friends.

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How Did the Bible Shape Abraham Lincoln?

Abraham Lincoln did not grow up in a traditional church environment, yet the Bible became the most significant literary and moral influence on his life. As he navigated the profound crises of the American Civil War, Scripture provided the framework for his political...

How Did Lincoln’s View of Slavery Change Over Time?

Abraham Lincoln’s perspective on slavery shifted significantly during the Civil War. Explore how his engagement with biblical principles helped transform his view from political containment to a moral commitment to total emancipation.

How Did the Bible End Slavery?

Abolitionists challenged the defense of slavery by highlighting the Bible’s core message of freedom and justice. Explore how they used Scripture to argue against the inhumanity of the slave system.

How Did Slaveholders Twist Scripture to Justify Slavery?

Many slaveholders historically misused Scripture to protect their interests, ignoring the core message of the gospel. Explore how they twisted the Bible and how we can avoid similar errors today.

What Were the Main Sacrifices on the Day of Atonement?

The Day of Atonement was the ultimate “spiritual reset” for Israel. Explore the meaning behind the two goats and the high priest’s ritual, and see how Jesus fulfilled it all.

Why Did God Require Animal Sacrifice?

From a modern perspective, the Old Testament temple looks like a place of carnage. But there’s a beautiful, redemptive reason for all that blood. Learn how the sacrificial system paved the way for Jesus.