My kids think you are always supposed to be in a small group and lead one.
The church should be the safest place on the planet to talk about anything, including same-sex attraction.
Uncertainty is a permanent part of the leadership landscape. It never goes away.
When the house is on fire, don't tell me what your spiritual gift is. Just grab a hose and put out the fire.
Broken-hearted leaders change things that go beyond their generation.
I believe one of the best preparations for marriage is participating in a small group. If a person has learned to be intimate and honest with a few friends before they get married, they will have less reason to fear intimacy after they are married.