--- title: Churchteams | Groups (2) description: Groups | Churchteams co-founder blog on the intersection of ministry and technology. We deal specifically with best practices, innovation, and current thinking about church software and specifically church management and communication software. (2) --- [![2022 CT Churchteams - no tag-1](https://blog.churchteams.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022%20CT%20Churchteams%20-%20no%20tag-1.png?width=248&height=45&name=2022%20CT%20Churchteams%20-%20no%20tag-1.png)](https://go.churchteams.com/) [Start yourFREE TRIAL!](https://go.churchteams.com/pricing) ## [Great Lessons From Huge Canadian Churches](https://blog.churchteams.com/great-lessons-from-huge-canadian-churches) Posted by [Rich Birch](https://blog.churchteams.com/author/rich-birch) on 3/1/16 6:06 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.churchteams.com/ct/Data/Sites/1/media/article-graphics/canadianflag.png)](https://blog.churchteams.com/great-lessons-from-huge-canadian-churches) Leadership Network has once again released a study that church leaders should consume to understand the dynamics of leading today. This study is all on large Canadian churches and what we learn from them. It points out things these churches have done well, which caused them to grow and reach a younger audience. Even if your church isn’t considered large, you can still take some tips from the Leadership Network’s study to help in growing your own ministry. [Read More](https://blog.churchteams.com/great-lessons-from-huge-canadian-churches) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.churchteams.com/great-lessons-from-huge-canadian-churches#comments-listing) Tags: [Groups](https://blog.churchteams.com/topic/groups) ## [What Is The Most Violated Commandment?](https://blog.churchteams.com/what-is-the-most-violated-commandment) Posted by [Jenni Catron](https://blog.churchteams.com/author/jenni-catron) on 2/23/16 5:03 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.churchteams.com/ct/Data/Sites/1/media/article-graphics/themostviolatedcommandment.jpg)](https://blog.churchteams.com/what-is-the-most-violated-commandment) Have you ever noticed that of the 10 Commandments, God gives the largest description to one?  Four verses devoted to explaining to this one commandment and I think it's possibly the most violated commandment in our culture.   What is it? [Read More](https://blog.churchteams.com/what-is-the-most-violated-commandment) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.churchteams.com/what-is-the-most-violated-commandment#comments-listing) Tags: [Groups](https://blog.churchteams.com/topic/groups) ## [What's The Difference Between a Group Teacher and a Group Facilitator?](https://blog.churchteams.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-group-teacher-and-a-group-facilitator) Posted by [Rick Howerton](https://blog.churchteams.com/author/rick-howerton) on 2/16/16 6:02 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.churchteams.com/ct/Data/Sites/1/media/article-graphics/teacher_facilitator.jpg)](https://blog.churchteams.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-group-teacher-and-a-group-facilitator) [Read More](https://blog.churchteams.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-group-teacher-and-a-group-facilitator) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.churchteams.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-group-teacher-and-a-group-facilitator#comments-listing) Tags: [Groups](https://blog.churchteams.com/topic/groups) ## [Should Every Pastor Lead A Small Group?](https://blog.churchteams.com/should-every-pastor-lead-a-small-group) Posted by [Mike Mack](https://blog.churchteams.com/author/mike-mack) on 1/19/16 6:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![MikeMack.jpg](https://blog.churchteams.com/hubfs/MikeMack.jpg)](https://blog.churchteams.com/should-every-pastor-lead-a-small-group) For years I've been following *Jim Egli*. His books, blogs, and brotherly love have influenced my own views toward groups, discipleship, and ministry in general. I recently read a post Jim wrote that I believe could have a profound effect on churches, if it gets into the right hands. With Jim's permission, I'm sharing here his **["4 Reasons Why Every Pastor Should Lead a Small Group."](http://jimegli.com/4-reasons-why-every-pastor-should-lead-a-small-group/) **I will share only his four main points and then add my own commentary to them. To read his original post—which you should!—click on the [link](http://jimegli.com/4-reasons-why-every-pastor-should-lead-a-small-group/).   [Read More](https://blog.churchteams.com/should-every-pastor-lead-a-small-group) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.churchteams.com/should-every-pastor-lead-a-small-group#comments-listing) Tags: [Groups](https://blog.churchteams.com/topic/groups) ## [THREE KEYS TO INNOVATION](https://blog.churchteams.com/three-keys-to-innovation) Posted by [Larry Osborne](https://blog.churchteams.com/author/larry-osborne) on 1/5/16 6:05 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.churchteams.com/ct/Data/Sites/1/media/article-graphics/innovation.png)](https://blog.churchteams.com/three-keys-to-innovation) IT SEEMS THAT EVERY LEADER AND ORGANIZATION WANTS TO BE INNOVATIVE. [Read More](https://blog.churchteams.com/three-keys-to-innovation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.churchteams.com/three-keys-to-innovation#comments-listing) Tags: [Groups](https://blog.churchteams.com/topic/groups) ## [Small Group Ministry Momentum: 5 Secrets You Need To Know](https://blog.churchteams.com/small-group-ministry-momentum-5-secrets-you-need-to-know) Posted by [Mark Howell](https://blog.churchteams.com/author/mark-howell) on 12/29/15 5:03 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![markhowell.jpg](https://blog.churchteams.com/hubfs/markhowell.jpg)](https://blog.churchteams.com/small-group-ministry-momentum-5-secrets-you-need-to-know) Momentum. Few of us have it. All of us want it. [Read More](https://blog.churchteams.com/small-group-ministry-momentum-5-secrets-you-need-to-know) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.churchteams.com/small-group-ministry-momentum-5-secrets-you-need-to-know#comments-listing) Tags: [Groups](https://blog.churchteams.com/topic/groups) ## [Merry Christmas!](https://blog.churchteams.com/merry-christmas) Posted by [Alan Danielson](https://blog.churchteams.com/author/alan-danielson) on 12/22/15 5:03 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://www.churchteams.com/ct/Data/Sites/1/media/article-graphics/christmas2015.jpg)](https://blog.churchteams.com/merry-christmas) The Churchteams family would like to wish you all a wonderful Christmas.  We want to thank pastors and church leaders for allowing us to partner with you in ministry.  It is our great privilege to serve you and help you accomplish your mission.  May the Lord bless you as this year draws to a close and as a new year begins.   [Read More](https://blog.churchteams.com/merry-christmas) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.churchteams.com/merry-christmas#comments-listing) Tags: [Groups](https://blog.churchteams.com/topic/groups) ## [5 Signs You May Need To Change Your Small Group Strategy](https://blog.churchteams.com/5-signs-you-may-need-to-change-your-small-group-strategy) Posted by [Mark Howell](https://blog.churchteams.com/author/mark-howell) on 11/17/15 5:05 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![markhowell.jpg](https://blog.churchteams.com/hubfs/markhowell.jpg)](https://blog.churchteams.com/5-signs-you-may-need-to-change-your-small-group-strategy) There’s no doubt that one of the most toxic small group ministry moves is changing small group systems, models or strategies *too frequently or flippantly*. It is important to make a three year commitment and pursue it with everything you’ve got when you do decide to change. Still, there is a right time to change strategies. [Read More](https://blog.churchteams.com/5-signs-you-may-need-to-change-your-small-group-strategy) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.churchteams.com/5-signs-you-may-need-to-change-your-small-group-strategy#comments-listing) Tags: [Groups](https://blog.churchteams.com/topic/groups) [Previous](https://blog.churchteams.com/topic/groups/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.churchteams.com/all) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Subscribe Here! 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