One thing we hear all the time from churches is this: “We just don’t have enough small group leaders.” And almost always, it comes down to the same hesitation—people feel like they’re not teachers.

But here’s the good news: you don’t have to be. That’s what our classes are for. The teaching is already done for you by gifted instructors. A great small group leader simply needs to guide the conversation—ask thoughtful questions, listen well, and help people connect.

Of course, there’s still an art to leading a group well. That’s why we’re really excited to introduce a new class by Ron Pyle, Learning to Lead a Small Group. Ron brings years of experience and wisdom, and he walks through things like:

how to lead a small group with confidence
what makes a group healthy
how to encourage honest sharing
how to guide meaningful discussions
and even how to navigate conflict when it comes up.

Ron has been a professor at Whitworth University since 1988, specializing in interpersonal communication and preaching. He’s won multiple teaching awards and regularly trains church leaders—but honestly, this class on small groups might be our favorite. Because small groups matter. They’re where real community happens. They’re where people grow, open up, and walk through life together. And the more equipped leaders we have, the stronger those communities become.

We’d love for you to check out the class—and maybe even step into leading a group yourself. And if BiblicalTraining has been helpful to you, would you consider supporting us? We’re committed to keeping everything free so it can reach people everywhere. That only happens because of the generosity of people like you.

Thank you for being part of this mission.

A Word of Thanks from Haiti

It is our joy to help resource small ministries around the world who would not otherwise have access to world-class biblical teaching. A student in Haiti sent us this thank you.

Greetings to the entire Biblical Training team. As a leader in my community, the class on Pastoral Administration and Christian Ethics was a real wake-up call. I learned that integrity is not an option but the very foundation of our calling. Your support enables leaders like me to build healthy churches in Haiti. Thank you so much. —Docourt

I trust that you are as encouraged as we are at seeing your gifts spread the gospel around the world.

For His Glory,

P.S. Please remember our two matching grants. Every dollar you give up to $1,000 will be doubled, for a total of $100,000. Another group of donors has made a generous match. If you commit to giving $1,000 a year for 3 years, they will match your gift up to $10,000, capped at $150,000 per year. Please give today and help encourage Jesus-followers around the world to grow in their relationship with Jesus as they learn more about him.

You Don’t Have to Be a Teacher to Lead a Small Group