Six Small Group Killers

Smalley Online—The old gunslinger stumbles in the dust, clutching his side. He turns to the youngster, his eyes already glazing over, and coughs out, "Ya can't dodge a bullet if it's got yer name on it, kid."

This classic scene from an old Western movie flashed into mind as I sat planning the coming year for my small group. I wondered what "bullets" of ignorance or lack of planning might prematurely kill off the life of my group if I didn't try to deflect them ahead of time.

Here are six dangers that stalk small groups. Think of these "killers" as bullets with your group's name on them. You're lined up in the sights—but with God's help, your group can dodge the fire.

* AIMLESSNESS
* POOR LEADERSHIP
* THE WRONG MIX
* SHALLOWNESS
* INDIVIDUALISM
* COMPETITION

Find out what these mean for you and your group. Take a few minutes and read the full article. Print it out and discuss it with your group. Bulletproof your group and stay on track this year.

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