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Leading Small Group Ministry from a Biblical Perspective in the Local Church. Small Group Ministry. Small Group Ministry. Purposes and Power 1 . Clear, well-defined and measureable progress in discipleship If you measure success by transformed lives, how do you measure transformation?.
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Leading Small GroupMinistry from a Biblical Perspective in the Local Church
Small Group Ministry • Purposes and Power 1. Clear, well-defined and measureable progress in discipleship If you measure success by transformed lives, how do you measure transformation?
Small Group Ministry 2. Relationships Hebrews 10:24-25 Koinônia – fellowship, participation, contribution, sharing
Small Group Ministry 3. Training I Timothy 2:1-2 – “…Teach faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” 1 Timothy 2:15 – “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately handling the word of truth. “
“Many outsiders believe Christianity insulates people from thinking. Often young people (including many insiders) doubt that Christianity boosts intellect… So part of the sheltered perception is that Christians are not thinkers.” Unchristian by Dave Kinnaman
4. Accountability “Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much.” James 5:16 (NASB)
Small Group Ministry • Possible Problems • Open vs. closed groups • Teaching oversight • Consistency • Resistance to growth