Store Code: TT08
Format(s): Microsoft Word
Type: Training Tool
Price: $14.95
Format(s): Microsoft Word
Type: Training Tool
Price: $14.95
Training ThemeHealthy Small Groups
Purpose-driven principles for the smallest units of community in your church
Topics: | Birthing groups, Campaign, Church growth, Community, Group dynamics, Multiplication |
Filters: | Coach, Director, Pastor, Start |
Purpose: | Discipleship |
References: |  |
Date Added: | October 18, 2006 |
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Small group ministry facilitates true Christian community. But are your groups focused and helping to grow the church? Whether you're just beginning small group ministry or considering retooling your current groups, this theme provides key discussions on purpose, outreach, and community building. Included are several assessment tools, from the five myths of small ministry to "5 Ways to Assess or Focus."
INTERVIEWBuilding a Church from the People Up
with Brett Eastman
Healthy small groups begin with believing in people
Psalm 78:2; Acts 6:3-4
ASSESSMENTS
Small Groups that Grow a Church
How open are our groups to newcomers and non-memebers?
2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Romans 15:7
by W. Charles Arn
From Committee to Community
5 questions to turn a traditional committee into a mission-focused community
Acts 6:1-7; Hebrews 10:25
by Roberta Hestenes
Handling Difficult Personalities
It starts with knowing your heart
Colossians 3:12-14; Ephesians 4:29-32
by Jeffrey Arnold
CASE STUDIES
We're Not Growing Anymore
What do you do when a group has lost its purpose?
Philippians 3:12-16; Romans 15:5-7
by Gary D. Preston
Wanted: Small-Group Leaders
Finding the right people when they're needed—now!
Exodus 18:13-24
by Gary D. Preston
DEVOTIONALS
Facing Foreclosure
When he really needed help, he turned to his small group
Hebrews 10:19-25
by Mark Moring
Please Touch
Closeness is key to powerful community
Acts 4
by Eric Reed
HOW-TO ARTICLES
5 Small-Group Myths
The conventional wisdom about small groups may not be right
Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Corinthians 12:12-20
by David A. Womack
Building (or Rebuilding)a Healthy Small-Group Ministry
7 important questions to consider
John 15:1-17; Acts 2:42
by Jeffrey Arnold
ACTIVITIES
Past, Present, and Future
Questions to help people build community
1 Thessalonians 3:9,12; Philippians 1:3-6
by Jeffrey Arnold
Courageous Confession, Bold Encouragement
Leading a small group in repentance
1 John 1:5-2:2; Luke 15
RESOURCES
Further Exploration
Helpful resources in 4 categories
Sample Retreat Schedule
How to use Building Church Leaders at a weekend retreat.
Total number of pages - 17
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