Small-groups at Trissels - PDF document puts into words Harold's current understanding of the leader role, shape of group meetings, etc.
    "If you know something else that has worked better, feel free to follow that instead. Talk about it, though, so we can learn from each other."

sermon on Small-groups - PDF copy of notes (plenty of abbrevs!) for May 2, 2010 sermon at Trissels. audio

Resources for Small-group Leaders

Mega-collection of Ice-breakers and Sharing Questions
Source for small-group meeting openers

This Is Why They Call You a "Leader"
Group leader as "spiritual safari guide" (article by Sam O'Neal from SmallGroups.com)

A Small-Group Leader's Most Important Job
Surprising results of extensive research (article by Jim Egli from SmallGroups.com)

The Three Levels of Small-Group Problems
Learn how to classify and resolve group life difficulties (article by Heather Zempel from SmallGroups.com)

One Thing Groups
A way to focus on applying and responding to God's word (article by Mike Lueken from Leadership Journal)

Why Small Groups Need to Be On Mission
Because discipleship comes from mission (excerpts of article by Alan Danielson from SmallGroups.com)

Wait For It …
Why patience is a virtue in all areas of small-group leadership (article by Seth Widner from SmallGroups.com)

Sharing a Meal
Take a minute to consider this natural and effective tool for building community (article by Heather Zempel from SmallGroups.com)