Summer is coming up and for many people that means a shift in attitude. People are getting excited and people are getting ready for summer mode. Vacation, family time, rest time, and a break from the normal rhythms of life. This is all good. But how do we as group leaders make sure that summer contributes to the thriving of the people in our groups and to the thriving of our groups themselves. In this episode of LEVEL UP we’re talking about leveraging summer for maximum Nextlevel group impact.

In a previous video, we outlined how to lead a Bible study. In this video, we talk about the preparation process for leading a Bible study.

The ASAP Bible Study Tool:

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There is a guy in your group who has come to your meeting this week deciding that this is the moment. This is the time he is going to share the secret that he has been keeping, the sin that has been festering. He has decided to take the risk. To trust this group of friends sitting around the table from him. So he shares. Maybe he cries. Maybe he looks ashamed. And then he finishes sharing and there is silence. Somebody has to say something. But what do you say?

As you lead your Nextlevel small group it is vital that you consider the nature of your role as the leader. In this video we help you understand what your role IS and what your role is NOT.

Sometimes as group leaders when we care so much about our groups we are at risk of our group becoming an idol. There are different ways that this can happen. In this video we discuss the ways we can idolize our group and ways to avoid this.

How can you become an effective Disciple Making Group Leader? As a Christian and a follower of Jesus you are by default called to be a disciple-MAKER. In this video we talking about what it means to make disciples and then give three WHEREs and three HOWs when it comes to being a disciple-making group leader.

What should you choose for your next study as a small group? How can you effectively lead the process of choosing the next study for the group and what factors should go into choosing it? Here are some key principles that you will need to consider when choosing your next study as a group.

Does your group culture just feel stale? Kind of boring? Do you leave your group feeling worse than you did when you first came? When group night comes around do you ever dread going? Today we are talking about the one of the most life giving culture shifts that you can build into your group’s DNA every week. Want to know what it is? Let’s dive in.

Do you ever feel like your group is just stuck? Like there is some invisible brick wall that has been building up in your group and now you are just standing at the bottom of it not sure how to climb over because it has become so big. Maybe people in your group are discouraged. Bad habits have formed. Group members aren’t pursuing the commitments that they have made to one another. Or maybe your group kind of just feels like it’s running in slow motion.

Maybe a couple of guys have transitioned out of your group and you are wondering about the possibility of adding a few new guys to the mix? Maybe you are wondering what kind of impact adding new group members could have on the group. And how do you even do that in a way that will be valuable for everyone? In this episode we are taking on the topic of how to invite new group members to join your Nextlevel group.