icon__search

Small [Groups] Talk

News and inspiration for small group facilitators

Small Talk Ep. 15

May 2, 2024 • Ken Billing

Please watch this entire video for important changes effective immediately.

Small Talk Ep. 14

February 9, 2024 • Ken

Here's what you know to reach out to the newcomers to our church who are looking to connect with others, study God's word together, and grow in discipleship. Save the date and show out!

Small Talk Ep. 13

January 17, 2024 • Ken

Ken shows you how to add new members to your small group in Planning Center two ways. View it full screen if you know how so that you can see everything.

Small Talk Ep. 12

December 3, 2023

Ken gives you a brief recap of the small groups ministry in 2023, a peek into 2024, and encourages all small group leaders to reflect on the past year and to celebrate with their groups.

Small Talk Ep. 11

November 4, 2023 • Ken

See how to use an attendance reminder email to submit a meeting attendance report in the Church Center app.

Small Talk Ep. 10

September 4, 2023 • Ken Billing

For our 2023 Fall Small Groups Kickoff

Small Talk Ep. 9

July 4, 2023 • Ken

How do you handle that moment when someone in your small group opens up for the first time? How you respond can either make it easier for them to do so again or it can make it harder. Ken gives you some tips on how to make the moment safe for small group members to let their guard down. He also shares a pressing need for more small group leaders.

Small Talk Ep. 8

June 2, 2023 • Ken

Ken encourages you to mix up your small group meetings this summer with some outdoor or social activities, give your substitute leader opportunities to gain experience, and find service projects that your group can do together. Be doers of the word and not hearers only.

Small Talk Ep. 7

May 5, 2023 • Ken Billing • Galatians 5:22

What is the purpose of your small group? Are you fulfilling the Great Commission or are you just fellowshipping with friends? Everything your group does should lead to stronger disciples of Christ and spiritual fruit as a natural progression of growth.

Small Talk Ep. 6

April 3, 2023 • Ken Billing

How to quickly submit a meeting attendance report using a report reminder email message.

Small Talk Ep. 5

March 1, 2023 • Ken Billing

Assoc. Pastor Ken shares some small group news and tips for helping your group members grow spiritually.

Small Talk Ep. 4

February 1, 2023 • Ken Billing

Assoc. Pastor Ken shares some small group news and tips for helping your group members grow spiritually.

Small Talk Ep. 3

January 4, 2023 • Ken Billing

Assoc. Pastor Ken shares some small group news and encouragement for the trials and tribulations that we all go through.

Small Talk Ep. 2

December 1, 2022 • Ken Billing

Assoc. Pastor Ken shares some small group news, tips for being a better facilitator, actions we can all take to grow the small group ministry, and Christmas wishes.

Small Talk Ep. 1

September 30, 2022 • Ken Billing

Assoc. Pastor Ken launches a vlog series with this first episode in which he talks about the Small Group Kickoff results, welcomes the new small groups, and announces the Operation Christmas Child box challenge.

1
2