Prayer: The Privilege and Responsibility of Every Leader

When we’re called upon to pray for others on a team and in groups, whether a midsized, a home group, or even a special interest group, the following principles and tips help us create an authentic, meaningful experience. 

The Life Cycle of a Group

Every group, whether a team, a small group or a community group, develops over a period of time, formulating its unique identity and personality. Each group goes through phases of development or stages of “growing up”. What phase is your group in?

Why We Track Attendance

One responsibility of a group leader is to ensure a meeting summary is filled out online after group gathering. Why is this two-minute task so important?

Am I Caretaking or Caregiving?

People can be messy. Groups are messy. When problems, trauma and red-flag patterns arise in the group, how can we show we care without burning out?

7 Ways to Fill Your New Group

So you’re starting a group at Central. Now you’re wondering, how do I fill my group with the people who need it most?