The Illusion of Control

There are a lot of challenging elements involved with leading a small group. For example, few leaders have much fun when it comes to choosing curriculum. It’s also tough to serve group members with strong personalities, and even finding enough group members to launch a group can be a difficult task right off the bat.

But for many people, one of the most difficult obstacles in leading a small group is giving up the illusion of control.

Let me explain. Most of us who lead groups put a lot of pressure on our own shoulders when it comes to the ultimate success or failure of that group. We set high goals for both ourselves and our group members—goals that usually involve spiritual transformation, spiritual growth, and a march toward spiritual maturity. We want our groups to be an important event in the lives of those who participate. We want people to experience God and experience authentic community.

In other words, we want our groups to succeed.

Unfortunately, many group leaders feel like the success of their group is entirely dependent on their own qualities and decisions as a leader...

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