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Training ThemeGrowing Small Groups
These trusted leaders can help your ministry move to the next level.
Topics: | Attendance, Church growth, Growing, Growth, numerical, Launching, Multiplication, Relaunching, Starting groups |
Filters: | Coach, Director, Group Leader, Pastor, Start |
Purpose: | Discipleship |
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Date Added: | October 18, 2006 |
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Discover the transforming power of small groups. Whether you are starting a new small groups ministry in your church or revitalizing an existing one, this theme offers you many valuable tools. An interview with Russ Robinson, pastor of Meadowbrook Church in New Jersey and former Director of Small Groups at Willow Creek Community Church, casts a vision for authentic small groups. Russ speaks of the "radical oneness" Christ desires to see in the church, and he gives practical advice for stepping toward this goal. This theme also offers assessments to gauge the health of your small groups, practical how-to articles, a case study, and more.
BIBLE STUDYWhy We Need Small Groups
6 biblical reasons.
2 Corinthians 1:3-7
by Brett Eastman
INTERVIEW
The Vision Behind Small Groups
with Russ Robinson
Community begins with a purpose.
John 17:20-21
ASSESSMENTS
Five Essentials for Small-Group Health
Are your small groups focused for success?
Philippians 3:12
by Randall Neighbour
Five Tasks for Small-Group Leaders
Do you make time for the most important roles of leadership?
Romans 12:8
Adapted from LifeTogetherToday.com
CASE STUDY
Beyond Playing Community
Break through pretense to authenticity.
1 Corinthians 13:12
by Dave Joffe
DEVOTIONALS
Prayer Requests for Authentic Change
Praying for one another along the painful path of transformation.
Romans 8:26-27
by Wayne Jacobsen
Risking Vulnerability
A friend you can trust is a friend indeed.
1 Peter 4:8
by Jim Kallam Jr.
HOW-TO ARTICLES
Three Keys to Starting a Small Groups Ministry
A successful start begins with your leaders.
Hebrews 10:24
by Brett Eastman
Drawing Men into Small Groups
A proven plan for reaching reluctant men.
Psalms 107:8-9
by Patrick Morley
Renewing Small-Group Health
Revive your small groups with a fresh start.
Psalm 85:6
Adapted from LifeTogetherToday.com
E-Groups
For people too busy for small groups, meet in cyberspace.
Hebrews 10:25
by Marilyn A. Yocum
ACTIVITY
Small Groups with a Common Cause
Convert your group members' common concerns into action.
Matthew 5:14-16
by Robert Lewis
RESOURCES
Further Exploration
Recommended resources for small group ministry
Sample Retreat Schedule
How to use "Growing Small Groups" at a weekend retreat.
Total number of pages - 17
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