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Practical Ministry SkillsSmall-Group Assimilation Strategies
Bring church membes into your groups, and group members into your church.
Topics: | Assimilation, Growth, numerical, Multiplication, Organization, Recruiting members, Visitors |
Filters: | Coach, Connect, Group Leader, New Member, Pastor |
Purpose: | Discipleship |
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Date Added: | October 02, 2008 |
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It's easy to see that small groups have a lot of potential for helping church visitors and new members become fully integrated into the life of a church. But potential doesn't always bring results. In the same way, it can be hard to convince small-group visitors to become more involved in other ministries. This training resource can help your church accomplish both, as well as help your individual small groups become more welcoming.
Using Groups for Church-Wide AssimilationAvoiding the One-Method Trap
Why using small-groups in the assimilation process requires several options.
1 Corinthians 9:19–22
by Reid Smith
Why Small Groups Are Vital to Assimilation
Seven important ratios for closing a church's back door.
John 6:66
by Win and Charles Arn
The Power of Subliminal Marketing
How to "pull" church members into your small-groups ministry.
Acts 2:46–47
by Larry Osborne
Thriving After a Small-Groups Campaign
Four steps to a smooth transition into "normal" group life.
Acts 2:41
by Bill Search
Inspiring People to Assimilate Themselves
Make sure you're thinking accurately about potential small-group members.
Romans 15:7
by Reid Smith
Varying Your Small-Group Routine
Practical advice on keeping your members interested—both new and old.
Acts 20:9
by Teena M. Stewart
Keys to a Welcoming Small Group
How to transition from a clique to an open community.
Mark 6:11
by Don Michael McDonald
Assessment: Closing the Back Door
How does your church rate on the vital ratios that church growth experts identify?
Acts 2:46–47
by Win and Charles Arn
Further Exploration
Total number of pages - 17
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