https://youtu.be/Ef77F3ZQB6s?feature=shared By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor Small groups are more than a discussion circle.They’re more than a hangout with questions and snacks. A well-led small group is one of the most strategic tools for discipleship in

https://youtu.be/zdp7kSvHQjs?feature=shared By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor Ever walked away from your small group wondering, “Did I talk too much?” You’re not alone. As leaders, we care deeply about Scripture and want students to understand it. But

https://youtu.be/TW8y8b_6kOA?feature=shared By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor You don’t have to be the best teacher in the room.You don’t have to have all the answers. But if you want your students to grow — you do need

https://youtu.be/041xmAuXK9g?feature=shared By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor Every small group has one.That student who’s eager, passionate, and just… won’t stop talking. They mean well. But their enthusiasm can make it hard for anyone else to share —

https://youtu.be/3xUwAIqk8lU By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor If you’ve led a youth small group for more than 15 minutes, you’ve probably encountered the quiet kid. They sit in group.They listen.They rarely speak. And if you’re a well-meaning

https://youtu.be/j9wW17iFc70 By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor You’ve probably been there… Your group is flowing. A student shares something. Then another adds on.Suddenly, the conversation takes a left turn. Someone cracks a crude joke.Another starts gossiping about

https://youtu.be/Nb0SbNKJJdA By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor What makes students stick with your group?It’s probably not your flawless theology or the brilliance of your discussion questions. More often than not, students stay for community — not curriculum.

https://youtu.be/0LXVUb3O9zc By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor Discipleship doesn’t end when the small group circle breaks up.Some of your most powerful ministry moments won’t happen in group — they’ll happen after. When you follow up with a

https://youtu.be/zpnNte6z_LA By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor Whether you’ve got a group that’s always quiet, or your usually chatty crew is suddenly flat — let’s talk about how to respond well and keep your group healthy. 1.

https://youtu.be/DlVG47wZn-c By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor Whether it’s a tricky Bible issue, a hard theological tension, or a deep personal question you’re not sure how to handle — you don’t have to panic.You just need to