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Small Groups have the potential of creating dynamic disciples through nontraditional means and ministries. Here you can find ideas and resources to help address local situations, as well as opportunities to study other churches with effective small groups. The Discipleship Ministries Agency also provides a discussion forum for the exchange of discipleship and small group ideas.
A small group is any group desiring to meet under the supervision of church leadership (on or off campus) for the purpose of growing in Christ through fellowship and wholesome activities. An Assemblies of God Small Group or affinity group must include a minimum 10 minute window for the purpose of Bible reading or discussion and prayer.
Help your group through the trials of life. You'll discover several approaches to handle critical issues, from the death of a child to divorce, addiction, terminal illness, and more. While this quick-response handbook was originally designed for small groups, it also works well for any church leader or volunteer who might find themselves in a counseling situation. Includes Scriptural help, case studies, and tips.
by Ann Beyerlein, Sara Keiper, and Patty Pell
Whether you are starting a new group, working to get one back on track, or introducing a small group program at your church, here is your ticket to effective foundations, training, and practice. Completely rewritten, updated, and expanded for a new generation of leaders, this classic has everything you need. Includes ideas for ice breakers, application, community building, outreach, and more. Paper. 202 pages.
by Bill Donahue and Russ Robinson
Leading a successful small group is like walking a tightrope, balancing the dynamic tensions characteristic of every group. Drawing from the concept of “polarity management,” the authors help you deal with six areas every group leader must manage to create a genuine, transforming group community. You’ll gain confidence as a leader as you learn how to release the untapped creative and relational energy in your group. Paper. 208 pages.
How do you know what you’re doing is working? R.E.A.L. is designed to meet people where they are in their connection with Jesus—and take them to the next level. The approach uses easy to- implement strategies that help you take what you’re already doing in your lessons and make the experiences even stronger. You’ll explore simple adjustments, tips, and techniques that bring your learning environment to life. You’ll also see how to prompt discussions and activities that stick with participants. Paper. 32 pages.
Twenty years of experience has convinced Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend of the transformative power of small groups. It has also given them keen insight into the two greatest concerns of pastors, church leaders, and small group leaders: How do we get leaders? and How do we train them?
Making Small Groups Work responds by showing group leaders how to lead the kinds of groups that realize their full, life-changing potential. Whether the group is a Bible study, support group or a group designed for a specific area of life. you'll learn skills and biblical processes that can help you people grow together. Paper. 304 pages.
This production pack resource walks you through 10 clear steps on how to launch a healthy small group program within your youth ministry. Includes a CD-ROM with all resources used in the small group ministry at Saddleback Church, along with dozens of handouts, job descriptions, training sheets, and letters. It’s everything you need to make your small group ministry a success. Paper. 194 pages.
by Tara Miller and Jenn Peppers
Hone your small groups’ ministry. Brimming with practical advice, Finding the Flow features real-life stories from the authors’ wide-ranging experience with small groups. They point out common obstacles that keep leaders from being able to follow the Spirit effectively—and ways you can avoid or overcome them. As a bonus, exercises and reflection questions help you process the material and then actually work it into your group. It equips you with skills that will draw people toward Christ in authentic ways. Paper. 240 pages.
With honesty and humor, Kerry Clarensau leads women on a journey that reveals eight biblical secrets every wife needs to know-how to find true fulfillment, understand her husband, connect more intimately, fall in love again, and more! Secrets gives every woman hope - studies show that nearly all marriages improve when one person decides to change. That's why Secrets helps women focus on personal growth, which opens the way for God to work in their marriage.
In addition to the Secrets: Transforming Your Life and Marriage book, the Secrets Leader Kit includes a DVD with eight 20-minute video segments featuring insights from author Kerry Clarensau, interviews with relationship expert Gary Smalley, and, as a bonus: promotional video clips. Also included in the Secrets Leader Kit is a Leader CD-ROM with everything you need to prepare for your small group, including step-by-step instructions for planning and promoting meetings, options for 8- or 12-week studies, tips for ministering to unsaved, abused, and struggling wives, and more!
Relevant, short videos are a good way to introduce life issues and topics for discussion. NOOMA is a revolutionary product that is changing the way people experience spirituality – a series of short films on DVD between 10 and 14 minutes long with a 32 page discussion guide. Like parables, NOOMAs use the experiences of our lives to teach about the fullness of life through Jesus, tackling issues like forgiveness, discipleship, and unconditional love. The study materials accompanying each NOOMA encourage meaningful discussion with relevant questions and biblical references. Click here for more information, to view sample video clips, or to order.
These topical studies are the perfect way to start discussion and change lives in your church. Each downloadable study features interactive questions, insightful notes, and inspiring points that will get your group talking. Plus, the downloadable format offers a simple, inexpensive way to meet the needs of your small groups. $1.99 per lesson.
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