Rainer on Leadership Three Things Every Church Small Group Leader Should Be Doing
Nov 13, 2025
Michael Kelley, a leader with the Rooted Network, shares invaluable insights for small group leaders. He emphasizes the importance of guiding discussions rather than lecturing to foster engagement. Kelley advocates for sharing responsibilities among group members to promote ownership and growth. He also highlights the power of leveraging the before-and-after moments of meetings for deeper relational connections. These practices can transform any group into a vibrant community of spiritual growth.
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Guide More Than Lecture
- Guide more than lecture by creating a participative learning environment instead of only delivering content.
- Prepare specific, open questions and call on people by name to draw them into discussion.
Reclaim Discipleship Through Training
- Training and equipping leaders restores discipleship to the people rather than to programs.
- Regular leader training should be as normative as background checks in ministries.
Ask Stories, Not Yes/No Questions
- Ask life-experience and story-based questions instead of didactic yes/no queries.
- Use members' strengths by inviting them to contribute short insights or background on a topic.
