BIG BOOK ON SMALL GROUPS

Introduction

You are looking for a way to help Christians become be!er disciples, and you believe that a

small group format may be the best approach for producing this kind of growth in your

church or fellowship. So where do you go? Here!

This is a book for those who wish to develop small groups and train leaders. Within this

book is a course that is comprehensive, but at the same time open-ended and flexible enough

for you to adapt to the needs of your fellowship. It is equally applicable whether you are initiating

a small group ministry and working with brand-new leaders, or providing ongoing training

for experienced leaders in an established program.

What Is a Small Group?

A small group is an intentional gathering of three to twelve people who commit themselves to work

together to become be!er disciples of Jesus Christ. The key words in this definition are emphases of

this bookcommitment, working together and discipleship.

Within the broad context of this definition, small groups assume a variety of formats and

focuses. There may be prayer circles, Bible studies, mission fellowships, sharing and caring

groups, evangelistic teams, church ministry commi!ees, new member classes, house churches,

covenant groups, as well as a number of other groups. All are good examples of small groups

to the extent that they are marked by a commitment to share the process of growth as disciples.