Re-Launching a Small-Groups Ministry

This Training Theme is designed for churches that have launched small groups programs in the past, but are still waiting for the ministry to fully take root. It's also for churches that encountered a negative experience with small groups in the past, but want to try again. Table of Contents: My Favorite Hero The example of Nehemiah shows us what it takes to make a difference for God. John Ortberg Key Principles for Re-Launching John Atkinson discusses several important factors for small-groups ministries contemplating a re-launch. Christianity Today Look Backward, Look Forward Use these tools to evaluate past failures and plan for future success. Rick Lowry Gene Therapy for Small Groups Here is a checklist of the vital steps in small-group evolution. John Atkinson Creating a "Discipling Community" Learning from your mistakes is a vital step in starting over again. James R. Tozer with Daniel W. Pawley A Women's Group Ministry Is Revived Learn the benefits of moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach. Denise Farrar with Judie Amen The Warehouse with Wings Learn to deal with the inevitable resistance caused by leadership drag. Craig Brian Larson The Value of Mistakes The best leaders aren't afraid of a reasonable mess. Steve Matthewson What Went Wrong? Here are seven reasons why small-group ministries fail to soar. Jack Dyson Chronic Jump-Start Syndrome Is your small-group ministry suffering from this common disease? Dan Lentz The A-B-Cs of Small-Group Resuscitation Here are three important steps to restoring the life of your small-group ministry. Reid Smith Starting Over Here are the benefits of using a finesse approach when re-launching. Bill Tenny-Brittian Developing an Invitational Culture Use this practical activity to help evaluate your church's methods of attracting people into small groups. Brooke B. Collision