The most exciting groups have depth: They are deeply connected to God and deeply connected one another.

A group that is marked by commitment, energy and dynamic relationships, is also a group that knows the secrets to Going Deeper.

So, how does a group move beyond surface relationships to connect more deeply with God and one another?

Small group experts, Dr. Henry Cloud and Bill Donahue, continue the monthly Groups That Grow series on CCN by giving leaders specific strategies for moving past superficiality in small group relationships.

Small group leaders will learn a process for building greater intimacy and community by incorporating the following elements:

• Scripture
• Prayer
• Authentic Relationships

When people communicate openly and honestly with God and one another through prayer, Scripture and their lives, everyone grows!

Train your small group leaders to take their groups to the next level. Give them the tools they need for Going Deeper.

Bill Donahue is the Executive Director of Small Group Ministries for the Willow Creek Association. He is the author of Leading Life-Changing Small Groups, and with Russ Robinson, the coauthor of The 7 Deadly Sins of Small Group Ministry, Building a Church of Small Groups, and Walking the Small Group Tightrope. Bill teaches at several seminaries and has written and edited many small group studies, including the Interactions Series, the New Community Series and the Bible 101 Series.

Dr. Henry Cloud is a clinical psychologist, international speaker, and best-selling author. He is the co-host of the nationally broadcast “New Life Live” radio program. He co-founded the Minirth-Meier Clinic West and served with Dr. John Townsend as the clinic's co-director for nine years. Dr. Cloud is the author of Changes That Heal. With Dr. Townsend, he co-authored the best selling Boundaries series, How People Grow, Safe People, and What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do.