The Big Book on Small Groups

By Jeffrey Arnold

Book Overview

What's so big about small groups? Small groups are a great way to build community. They can be a source of comfort and support in times of need. They are also a proven way of helping people grow to maturity in Christ. Small groups are crucial to growing and strengthening the church and reaching those outside.Building a good small takes time and skill, however. That's why small group leader training is so important. But where do you start? Whether you're working alone or as part of a team, creating a solid small group program may seem like an overwhelming task.Jeffrey Arnold has been there. He has learned the ropes of small group life. He can help you discover what makes a good group, and he can help you communicate that vision to others.In this book you'll find helps on the basics of group life--leadership, inductive Bible study, worship, caring, praying, evangelizing and mission. And if you want to use the book to train a group of small group leaders, you'll find instructions and outlines to help you along.The first four chapters (or four training sessions) will give you the basics to get going. The rest of the book will give you the support and nurture you need to take the group on to maturity.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830823700
• ISBN13: 9780830823703
• Release Date: January 2004
• Publisher: IVP Bible Studies
• Length: 263 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Great introduction to small group ministry

This is the book for anyone who wants an introduction to small group ministry. I have read several books on the subject and most would be over the heads of a lot of the folks we will be using as home group leaders. It gives Bible basis for small group ministry that anyone should be able to grasp. That's why I would recommend this to anyone who needs to be introduced to the "why" of small groups" and for a text to teach others from. It also explains the benefits of small groups to churches in a way that is enlightening as well. It is a book that can easily be tailored to most small group situations. It has helped this pastor greatly.

a balanced and flexible approach

Over the course of the past two weeks, i have read almost every book on Small Groups and have found many of them to offer inflexible and extra-biblical definitions of the Small Group (e.g. "You cannot grow as a Christian unless you're in a Small Group"). Jeffrey Arnold offers a more balanced and thoughtful approach.