A case study of the Coffee Shop Connection, a small group outreach for people seeking God who are skeptical about traditional venues like the local Christian church.
Bruce Umpstead
Introduction
My name is Bruce Umpstead, and my wife, Gina, and I are small group ministry leaders of the Coffee Shop Connection (CSC, formerly the Coffee Shop Church), which is a network of small groups that serve as outreach opportunities for people seeking God who are skeptical about traditional venues like the local Christian church. The ministry's updated website is www.coffeeshopconnection.com. ...
A case study of Harvest, a relationship-based church.
Dan Lentz
Harvest Community Christian Church
P.O. Box 33
Whitestown, IN 46075
General Information
Approximate Sunday worship attendance: 100
Approximate Small Group participation: 150
Current number of small groups: 7
Background
Harvest began as a small group of 5 families (9 adults and 6 children) in 1999. Later, in the start-up, 6 more families made the commitment to come and form the core of approximately ...
While serving conventional churches, many have experienced difficulty in getting small groups up and running. It might make you wonder what makes it so difficult to get them started. Here are a couple of thoughts, as well as a few suggestions, for getting them started.
Status Quo. Many in church like the status quo, and they do not care for changes. Getting involved in a small group involves changing patterns.
Upgrade your group worship time with the music and lyrics of this famous hymn bundled together.
by Hello Industry
Worship should be an essential part of most small groups. However, few group leaders are professional musicians, and many feel nervous or inadequate when it comes to leading other people in song. Fortunately, SmallGroups.com can help.
We've partnered with the band Hello Industry to bring you a collection of video worship songs that are easy to use. Each hymn has been recorded by the band in a contemporary ...
Discuss differences between Christianity and other world religions and see clearer what makes the Christian faith unique.
The following 5-week course will help you and your group point out differences between Christianity and other world religions and see clearer what makes the Christian faith unique.
Week One
Is Islam a Religion of Peace? Controversy reveals a struggle for the soul of Islam.
Week Two
Dreaming Our Way Back to God When we can't reach someone with the gospel, God may send a dream to light the way.
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