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Small-Group Four PacksFour Pack: Starting a New Small Group
Use this bundle of five resources (yes, five) to help get your group started on the right foot.
Topics: | Birthing groups, Launching, New groups, Preparation, Starting groups |
Filters: | Group Leader, New leader, Start |
Purpose: | Discipleship |
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Date Added: | July 19, 2010 |
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"Starting a new small group is no easy task. Most new group leaders are recruited because they are willing and capable, but that doesn't mean they know what they are doing. The five resources bundled into this downloadable pack will give any new group leader a valuable head start in creating a meaningful community for Christ and his Kingdom.
(And yes, we are offering five resources in this ""four pack."" Don't tell our bosses!)"
"Four Pack: Starting a New Small Group" is a bundled pack containing the following SmallGroups.com resources:
Small-Group Leader: Orientation GuideThis guide is designed to help you equip your church to provide orientation and basic training to new small group leaders, and to help seasoned small group leaders refresh themselves on their responsibilities. You may use it either for a group training session or to give individually to small group leaders.
Leading a Life-Changing Bible StudyThere are many small-group leaders who approach the Bible-study portion of their group gatherings with something that is awfully close to dread. And that is a shame. There are several reasons why this happens, but most of them boil down to one basic idea: they are not sure what they are supposed to be accomplishing. Should they be helping their group members learn information and facts from the Bible? Is that most important? Or should they spend their time and effort making sure that as many group members participate as possible? Or should they try to spark some kind of controversy so that people engage in a debate?
In reality, none of those should be the primary goal for small-group leaders. Their focus during the Bible study should be the same as their focus for the rest of the group's activities: Transformation. Spiritual growth. Life change. That is what small groups are all about, and that is the subject of this downloadable resource.
Hospitality in Small GroupsChurches are becoming more and more aware of the value that hospitality plays on Sunday mornings. Having greeters who welcome both newcomers and veterans with a smile is now a necessity. Coffee and food are a major plus for a generation of people who can't seem to operate without the stuff. Most important is an overall atmosphere of warmth—turning "church" into a place where people actually enjoy spending time.
And if that's becoming a major focus on Sunday morning, how much more should hospitality be emphasized for small groups and small-group leaders?
Meaningful Worship in Small GroupsWorship should be an important part of any small group, but we don't always know how to approach it. Things often get a little painful when people try to re-create a Sunday-style worship service in a small living room, but there is still a place for singing in community. There's also a place for other methods of worship, like corporate prayer, responsive readings, and other activities.
This downloadable resource can help your group members experience a balanced and meaningful time of worshiping our great God.
Handling Conflict in Small GroupsThe bad news is that conflict is an inevitable part of any successful small group. The good news is that group conflict can be managed effectively by any group leader, and can even strengthen relationships within a group. With practical advice from experts like Joel Comiskey, Mark Bonham, and Teena M. Stewart, "Handling Conflict in Small Groups" is a great resource for anyone involved in small-groups ministry.
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