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I hear it so often. “I love leading my group, but there’s this person who…!” Yes, the problem with small groups is that they’re full of people. And at least one of those people is a challenge. As a small group leader or pastor caught off guard, you may be wondering, “Why didn’t you warn me?”

So welcome to Why Didn’t You Warn Me?, a resource of Mighty Oak Ministries, where our goal is to equip leaders and pastors to do the work of the ministry through small groups.

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Train your Leaders
Are your small group leaders are ready for a fall kick off shot in the arm? Could they benefit from additional training or encouragement? I’m available for an hour, a day, or a weekend. You can see a sample of topics here. Or contact me and we can tailor something for your group.

Why Didn’t You Warn Me?
Why Didn’t You Warn Me? How to Deal With Challenging Group Members is a very user-friendly book for small group leaders. The other three books in the series of Small Group HELP! Guides are also available. Order your copies here.

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What Happens Here Stays Here

June 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I had an experience a while back that’s been chewing at me. It deals with confidentiality, which as you know is a huge issue in small groups. When I’m leading a group, I always have members sign a group covenant that includes a confidentiality clause and then I remind them periodically of the importance of […]

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