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5 steps for starting new groups

Split. Divide. Birth. None of those words are recommended when it comes to asking an existing group to start a new one, because each one is associated with pain of some kind.

10 reasons your church needs to start new groups

It seems hard to believe, but I have been leading group ministry in the local church since 1989. My work of supporting group ministry now continues nationally in my role as Lifeway’s director of Sunday School. Central to my more than 30-year ministry message is the challenge for churches to start new groups. Starting new groups isn’t easy, but it is some of the most significant work a church does. There are at least 10 reasons it is good for a church—any church—to start new groups.

The Top Reason People Attend Bible Study Groups

As churches regather and get back to a sense of normalcy, people are looking for connection. And they need the gospel. A culture of invitation can certainly bridge both gaps. Who will you invite to your Bible study group?

FIRST-PERSON: How to create an engaging online Bible study

Leading a virtual group has unique challenges. The 2020 pandemic proved that groups can survive and, in many ways, thrive in an online environment. Reports from around the country demonstrated that a high percentage of groups reached new people through online meeting tools. To prepare and lead engaging virtual studies, do not forget some cardinal rules:

FIRST-PERSON: 24 questions your church must answer before welcoming people back

Ken Braddy, director of Sunday School for LifeWay Christian Resources, helps church leaders think through what on-site worship will look like in a post-COVID-19 world.