Opened or Closed?
Small groups can meet one another's needs and reach out to others.
| posted 3/12/1996
| Topics: | Birthing groups, Closed groups, Evangelism, Group size, Growing, Open door, Open groups, Planning |
| Filters: | Coach, Director, Group Leader, Organize, Pastor |
| Purpose: | Fellowship |
| References: |  |
| Date Added: | March 12, 1996 |
What is the biggest issue on which people disagree regarding small groups? As I have led small group workshops, I think I've found the answer to that question: Should groups be open or closed? If the emphasis leans too far toward meeting believers' needs in a closed group, an unchurched person would not feel comfortable. And after all, says the open-group ...
