Christianity Today has a great article about the 5 M's of Life Group Leadership. Some profound and insightful aspects that will help any group thrive.
1. Minister to the needs of your members.
"...one of the critical roles of a small group leader is to shepherd the people in your group. Does the word "shepherd" scare you? It shouldn't. God has provided you with the gifts and abilities to care for those in your small group."
2. Mentor their spiritual maturity.
"An effective small group leader seeks to cultivate the spiritual habits of his or her group."
3. Motivate the "shape" (spiritual gifts) of your members for ministry.
"You, as the leader of the group, must model this principle. It's the "trickle down" approach to spiritual maturity. What your members see in you is what they begin to emulate in their lives."
4. Multiply the life and mission of your members.
"It's not enough for your members to stay members. Every member must become a multiplier—to multiply their life through passing on the faith to others, through starting a new small group, through training others to assist in the development of the small group."
5. Model a surrendered heart.
"God works best in our weakness—when things are blowing apart—that's when God is strong. Worship God no matter what your circumstances with a thankful and hopeful heart. Your soul—and the very health of your small group—is at stake."
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