Transitioning to Small Groups

Three Ways to Get Small Groups Going by Brett Eastman
Three Steps to Making your Small Group Dream Come True for your Church by Brett Eastman
Making the Small Group Transition by Dale Galloway
Small group ministry is not an option if people are to be cared for. What steps can a pastor take to make the transition to small group ministry?
Interview: Starting A Small Group Ministry In Your Church by Judy Hamlin
Transitioning to Small Group [ZIP files includes PowerPoint and Notes (PDF)] by Dr. Lori O’Dea
Getting started can be the most difficult part of small group ministry. In fact, it is not uncommon for a church to try and fail up to three times prior to launching a successful small group ministry. However, with the proper training and steps churches can achieve success the first time! A readiness assessment tool is provided to guide churches through the decisions required prior to launching a small group ministry. Included in this PPT are pitfalls to avoid as well as critical factors for successful transition (including process, time, and cost factors).
Small Groups And The Program Mentality By Jim Petersen
Transitioning: Growing into the Church you Want to Be by Dan Southerland
Developing an Effective Small Group Ministry by Bill Willits
Adapted from Creating Community: 5 Keys to Building a Small Group Culture by Andy Stanley and Bill Willits

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