Now completely rewritten, updated and expanded for a new generation of small group leaders, this IVP classic contains everything you need to know about small groups: starting with a strong biblical and strategic foundation; building in 4 key components--community, nurture, worship and outreach; guiding the group through its life stages; creating good communication; handling conflict in the group; encouraging members to "own" the group; planning group meetings; and developing leadership skills.

And besides warm, wise counsel, Small Group Leaders' Handbook includes a resource section that's overflowing with great ideas: ice breakers, application steps, community-building projects, outreach tips and much more!

Whether you are starting a new group, working to get a group back on track, or introducing a small group program as part of church or parachurch ministry, here is your ticket to effective foundations, training and practice.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Part 1: Exploring Our Mission
1. A New Generation of Small Groups
2. A Biblical Voyage Through Small Groups

Part 2: Setting Our Course
3. Building Relationships: Community
4. Developing Disciples: Nurture
5. Adoring God: Worship & Prayer
6. Becoming Witnesses: Outreach

Part 3: Navigating Group Life
7. Guiding Through Phrases
8. Cultivating Group Ownership
9. Encouraging Good Communication
10. Redeeming Conflict

Part 4: Serving at the Helm
11. The Growing Leader
12. The Influencing Leader
13. The Organizing Leader

Length: 202 pages
Size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches

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ISBN: 9780830811397
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: IVP (USA) - published 15/12/1995
Format: Paperback