Successfully leading a small group is a difficult task all by itself. But that task can become nearly impossible when your group contains one or more challenging personalities—people who talk too little or too much, people with emotional problems, people who promote false theology, and so on.

This download has been specially designed to provide small-group leaders with practical and thoughtful advice on ministering to these difficult individuals. It contains articles and assessments written by noted experts Les Parrott and Pat J. Sikora, among others, and is sure to be a source of comfort and help to any group leader attempting to serve where extra grace is required.

Leaders Guide

Overview

Coping with People Who Beef, Bite, and Bellyache
How to handle difficult relationships in your small group
Romans 12:18
by Les Parrott

When a Group Member Is Emotionally Troubled
Professional advice for ministering to wounded people in a group setting
Romans 3:22–24
by Pat J. Sikora

Handling Difficulties with Children
The principle “As with adults” can revolutionize your group
Matthew 19:14
by Daphne Kirk

Responding to Critical Group Members
Matthew 18 can save you a lot of trouble as a small-group leader
Matthew 18:15–17
by Bill Easum and John Atkinson

When Group Members Talk Too Little
Practical tips for handling a resounding small-group silence
Hebrews 10:24–25
by Sam O'Neal

When Group Members Talk Too Much
Practical tips for managing a dominant personality in your group
Ecclesiastes 5:7
by Sam O'Neal

When Someone Promotes a False Theology
Prevention strategies and tips for addressing heresy in your small group
Titus 1:9
by Reid Smith

Battling Favoritism in Group Discussions
The dangers of differential responding in a small-group setting
James 2:1–13
by Brooke B. Collison

The High-Maintenance Self-Test
Are you involved in a high-maintenance relationship?
by Les Parrott

Further Exploration
Websites and books to help your group minister to difficult people

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