InterVarsity

Small Group Leadership Collection

Level Up Your Leadership

From new to seasoned small group leaders, everyone has room to grow in leadership. It can be challenging to engage with real people in different contexts.

We’ve got tools that can help you sharpen your skills, as you’re gathering a group, leading your group to meet God together, and equipping your small group to reach out to include others. 

Looking for Bible Studies?

We have ready-made Bible Study guides for seekers as well as topical studies. See featured Bible Study guides.

green icon of rocket

Accelerated  Resources

These resources have been tested and approved by InterVarsity’s National Strategy & Innovation team for campus ministry. See all Small Group resources.

Group of students walking and smiling
high five
Evangelism

Stepping into Small Group Leadership (Ministry Playbook)

Saying yes to leading a small group is a risk. But it’s also an adventure, and this course will help you take the first step! As you lead, you’ll discover a life-giving community and growing love for

classmates' research
DiscipleshipSmall Group

Building Your Own Bible Study (Ministry Playbook)

You can create a Bible study that will help your friends meet God. Learn how to craft an inductive Bible study that will change lives.

dinner time
Evangelism

Facilitating Great Discussions (Ministry Playbook)

A crucial part of being a small group leader is leading discussions—on everything from Scripture to where to go eat as a group. This course will equip you to lead discussions where people learn to lis

evening activity
Evangelism

Growing Authentic Community (Ministry Playbook)

Safe and encouraging, challenging and supporting us as we all grow together in Christ—authentic community is a beautiful thing. Discover how you can help form this kind of community on your campus!

lunch time
Evangelism

Cultivating Intimacy with God Together (Ministry Playbook)

God also designed us to grow closer to him through community! This course will help equip you to lead others together into beautifully intimate moments with God.

walking through the park
Evangelism

Launching Your Small Group (Ministry Playbook)

So you’re preparing to launch your small group.... by the end of this course, you’ll be equipped and ready!

presentation of research
Evangelism

Developing Leaders (Ministry Playbook)

You have the opportunity to raise up other leaders, so more people can experience God’s transforming presence! This course will help you extend the invitation to others.

big picnic
Evangelism

On Mission as a Small Group (Ministry Playbook)

Understand how the Holy Spirit calls small groups, through core practices like Bible study and prayer, to be on mission together. Learn three basic strands for missional life on campus and beyond. And

lunch at the class
DiscipleshipLeadershipSmall Group

Life Stages of a Small Group

Discerning what God is doing in each lifecycle of a small group—beginning, middle, and end—and following God into that rhythm is crucial in establishing rhythms of community. This resource will help y

interview with a guy
PlantingSmall Group

Finding People of Peace

A video explaining how to identify a person of peace and begin empowering them to reach their friends.

00:00 / 00:00