Leading Life-Changing Small Groups,9780310247500

Leading Life-Changing Small Groups

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Edition: Revised
ISBN13: 9780310247500
ISBN10: 0310247500
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2002-08-01
Publisher(s): Harpercollins Christian Pub
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Summary

The executive director of the Willow Creek Association, a small group of ministries, shares in-depth, practical insights that have made this group so effective. This revised edition includes updated charts and diagrams, discussions of new practices, and resource lists at the end of each section.

Table of Contents

Preface 11(2)
Introduction: A Structure That Serves People 13(8)
Part 1: Small Group Philosophy
Mission, Values, and Vision
Mission Statement and Ministry Philosophy for Small Groups
21(1)
Five Core Values
22(2)
Developing Fully Devoted Followers
24(2)
Vision for Small Groups
26(2)
Structure
Structure of Small Groups
28(1)
A Typical Small Group
29(2)
A Small Group Division
31(1)
Resources
Commonly Asked Questions about Small Groups
32(1)
Additional Resources
33(4)
Part 2: Small Group Leadership
Biblical Leadership
The Call to Servanthood
37(1)
Qualifications of Small Group Leaders
38(4)
Motives for Leadership
42(2)
Leadership Responsibilities
The Small Group Leader's Commitment
44(1)
Small Group Leadership Responsibilities
44(5)
Personal Growth
How to Study the Bible
49(2)
Spiritual Practices
51(3)
Becoming a Contagious Christian
54(3)
The Prayer Life of a Leader
57(3)
Spirit-led Leadership
60(2)
Resources
Commonly Asked Questions about Leadership
62(1)
Additional Resources
63(4)
Part 3: Developing Apprentice Leaders
Apprentice Development
Identifying Apprentice Leaders
67(5)
The Four Responsibilities of an Apprentice Leader
72(1)
Developing an Apprentice Leader
73(2)
Resources
Commonly Asked Questions about Apprentice Leadership
75(1)
Additional Resources
76(3)
Part 4: Group Life
Group Values
Key Small Group Values
79(2)
Group Formation
Casting a Vision for Your Group
81(1)
Developing Objectives for Your Group
82(2)
Essential Components of Group Life
84(1)
Communication in a Small Group
85(1)
Stages of Group Life
86(1)
Small Group Covenants
87(3)
Resources
Commonly Asked Questions about Group Life
90(1)
Additional Resources
91(4)
Part 5: conducting Meetings
Preparation
Meeting Preparation
95(6)
Choosing and Using the Right Curriculum
101(3)
Group Dynamics
Group Roles
104(1)
Learning Styles
105(1)
Personalities-God Made Us All Different!
106(1)
Helping Members Use Their Spiritual Gifts in Your Group
107(3)
Skills
Ice Breakers and Group Openers
110(4)
Facilitating Dynamic Discussion
114(5)
Group Prayer
119(3)
Conflict Management
122(4)
Building Relationships
126(8)
Troubleshooting Tips
134(5)
Meeting Follow-Up
Gaining Feedback for Your Ministry
139(5)
Resources
Commonly Asked Questions about Conducting Meetings
144(1)
Additional Resources
144(3)
Part 6: Shepherding Members
Making Disciples
Group-Based Discipleship
147(1)
Promoting Spiritual Growth
147(2)
Using the Shepherding Plan
149(1)
Tips and Clarification for Using the Shepherding Plan
150(1)
Encouraging Group Members
151(2)
Providing Care
Caregiving and Shepherding
153(2)
Responding to a Crisis
Crisis Caregiving
155(2)
Resources
Commonly Asked Questions about Shepherding Members
157(1)
Additional Resources
158(3)
Part 7: Multiplying Your Ministry
Adding Members to Your Group
Group Multiplication
161(2)
Finding Potential People
163(3)
Inviting Seekers
166(2)
Birthing
Day of Birth
168(1)
Types of Births
169(1)
Reducing the Trauma of Birthing
170(1)
Birthing Follow-Up Care
170(1)
Resources
Commonly Asked Questions about Multiplying Your Ministry
171(2)
Additional Resources
173(4)
Part 8: Starting Small Groups in Your Church
Getting Started
Eight Key Questions
177(6)
Phasing In the Small Group Ministry
Four Phases
183(4)
Developing Small Group Leader Training
Decentralized Training
187(1)
Centralized Training
188(4)
Evaluating Your Church's Small Group Ministry
Checkpoints along the Way
192(2)
Resources
Commonly Asked Questions about Starting Small Groups
194(1)
Additional Resources
194(1)
Index 195

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