Healthy Small Groups

Whether your church has a mature small-group ministry or is just starting out, this theme helps you take ministry to the next level. Brett Eastman, pastor of membership at Saddleback Church in Mission Viejo, California, applies Rick Warren's purpose-driven principles to "the smallest form of the church," the small group. Several assessment tools are included to help determine areas of needed growth in your small-group ministry, as well as strengths that can be capitalized on and encouraged. Table of Contents: Building a Church from the People Up Healthy small groups begin with believing in people. with Brett Eastman Small Groups that Grow a Church How open are our groups to newcomers and non-members? W. Charles Arn From Committee to Community 5 questions to turn a traditional committee into a mission-focused community. Roberta Hestenes Handling Difficult Personalities It starts with knowing your heart. Jeffrey Arnold We're Not Growing Anymore What do you do when a group has lost its purpose? Gary D. Preston Wanted: Small Group Leaders Finding the right people when they're needed-now! Gary D. Preston 5 Small Group Myths The conventional wisdom about small groups may not be right. David A. Womack Building (or Rebuilding) a Healthy Small Group Ministry 7 important questions to consider. Jeffrey Arnold Past, Present and Future Questions to help people build community. Jeffrey Arnold Courageous Confession, Bold Encouragement Leading a small group in repentance. Jeffrey Arnold