Now completely rewritten, updated and expanded for a new generation of small group leaders, this IVP classic contains everything you need to know about small groups: starting with a strong biblical and strategic foundation; building in 4 key components--community, nurture, worship and outreach; guiding the group through its life stages; creating good communication; handling conflict in the group; encouraging members to "own" the group; planning group meetings; and developing leadership skills.And besides warm, wise counsel, Small Group Leaders' Handbook includes a resource section that's overflowing with great ideas: ice breakers, application steps, community-building projects, outreach tips and much more!Whether you are starting a new group, working to get a group back on track, or introducing a small group program as part of church or parachurch ministry, here is your ticket to effective foundations, training and practice.
By combining biblical teaching with practical guidelines, this book provides a balanced and thorough exploration of small group ministry in the 21st century.
The small group that wrote this book - made up of current and former campus ministry professionals with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship - explores these questions and gives you everything you need to know about sma.
8 MAKING A COVENANT JUDY JOHNSON “ I just want. Notes ' In this section I have combined ... N. J .: Prentice - Hall , 1975 ) ; and Caring Enough to Confront by David Augsburger ( Glendale , Calif .: Regal Press , 1973 ) . 2 Johnson and ...
Small Group Leader's Handbook
This planning and leader training handbook offers a distinctive broad-based, small-group approach to building community.
They just want to know how to lead their group well! In this book, you'll find simple, clear answers presented in quick lists so you can easily find what you need.
The ideas in this handbook have been developed by those who have spent years being women's small group leaders. Women of all ages enjoy and benefit from community when it works well.
But what do you say? How do you help? What if you make things worse? This rapid-response handbook gives you and your small group the confidence to share God's love and comfort with hurting friends.
Just Walk Across the Room, Bill Hybels, Zondervan, 2006. For use in groups or as whole churches, this curriculum kit guides people into the adventure of simply reaching out to people we meet or work with, having conversations and ...
But who shepherds the shepherd? And what are the best ways to provide that support and guidance? These are the questions answered in Coaching Life-Changing Small Group Leaders.