Growing Groups training gives you the relational tools to plant the seeds of faith with in your group. These gardening tools fit any curriculum and apply to all types of groups.

What People Say

In the past I just haven’t had the time to adequately prepare my small group leaders. Growing Groups training helped my volunteers be equipped and to feel the crucial importance of their leadership in ministry. –Betsey

I learned so much from the Growing Groups training! I have already used the Koosh ball prayer and bought Koosh balls for all of my student leaders to use in their small groups. We used the conversation hearts prayer at our valentine's dinner. We used the "tell me everything you know about your name" in our small groups last night. Tonight we are using another activity to reflect on what we are leaning. We have also been using the funnel imagery in discussions. This training was the most valuable one I have ever experienced! When I arrived I felt uncomfortable. I didn't even know anyone to eat with. What a blessing it was to meet all the other participants. We not only learned but also experienced the process becoming very close good friends because of it. –Kathy

This is one of the most creative and fun experiences I have been a part of. These ideas have changed the way I teach!–Gregg

It is very practical and easily applicable to a variety of settings. It is thorough without being over-bearing for the high school group. We’re planning on using it for our adult small group leaders as well as youth. –Emily

I wanted to let you know how beneficial the Growing Groups was for my group and myself. I enjoyed the day very much and found our energy and passion very motivating. This was my first experience with The Youth & Family Institute but would recommend it highly to everyone. ¬—Monica

This is a very practical experience with ideas that you can walk away with today and use tomorrow in whatever small group experience you are a part of. –Connie

This training can be used for small groups of every kind, not just youth ministry. I received a plethora of good ideas and practical tools. Thank you! –Joy

Anyone involved in small group ministry needs to arm themselves with this information to be successful. –Jo

Great resources – not just for a onetime seminar – but is great for continual growth –Elizabeth

We need to have The Youth & Family Ministries come every year! – Kim

It was a wonderful training with many new ideas to use with my youth group and to build upon our faith with each other. –Laura

This is a great way to get ideas and hand on experiences to take back immediately with your group.– Laura
This is the best training we have ever had for Sunday School training. – Joanie