by Danielle Schneller | Feb 16, 2015 | Partner with Parents, Preschool
Can we really expect a 4-year-old to recite the memory verse two hours after he heard it in your small group on Sunday morning? Can we expect a 2-year-old to properly pronounce all of those words so that Mom and Dad understand what she is saying? Yes and, well, yes—at...
by Gay Tucciarone | Dec 2, 2013 | Be Present, Preschool
Recently, I had a funny reminder about something which, as a preschool small group leader, I need to take very seriously. This summer my entire family was on a great vacation at the beach. One of my daughter-in-laws (who is expecting her first baby in November) asked...
by Lauren Terrell | Sep 12, 2013 | Create A Safe Place, Make It Personal, Students
“I know Jesus rose from the dead and all but when did He die for real?” ~ One of My Few I know what you’re thinking: Wait, I lead middle schoolers. Did I accidentally click the elementary school blog icon? No. You’re in the right place. This...
by Elle Campbell | Sep 20, 2012 | Make It Personal, Students
I don’t know if you remember your first day as a Small Group Leader, but I do—it was absolutely terrifying. I was eager to get involved in my church, but when I locked eyes with those students for the first time, I realized I had absolutely no idea what I was doing....
by Guest Writer | Sep 13, 2012 | Create A Safe Place, Elementary, Move Them Out
Serving as a small group leader for 4th and 5th graders has been such a blessing to me. But it wasn’t that way from the beginning. Whether it’s incessant tattling or the talker that is always off topic, we all have things that make us stop and think, “what did I sign...
