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Leading Life-Changing Small Groups

by: Bill Donahue and the Willow Creek Small Groups Team

Leading Life-Changing Small Groups

by: Bill Donahue and the Willow Creek Small Groups Team

ISBN 13:
9780310247500
ISBN 10:
0310247500
Edition: Revised
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 08/01/2002
Publisher: 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.

Preface

(2)

Introduction: A Structure That Serves People

(8)

Part 1: Small Group Philosophy

Mission, Values, and Vision

Mission Statement and Ministry Philosophy for Small Groups

(1)

Five Core Values

(2)

Developing Fully Devoted Followers

(2)

Vision for Small Groups

(2)

Structure

Structure of Small Groups

(1)

A Typical Small Group

(2)

A Small Group Division

(1)

Resources

Commonly Asked Questions about Small Groups

(1)

Additional Resources

(4)

Part 2: Small Group Leadership

Biblical Leadership

The Call to Servanthood

(1)

Qualifications of Small Group Leaders

(4)

Motives for Leadership

(2)

Leadership Responsibilities

The Small Group Leader's Commitment

(1)

Small Group Leadership Responsibilities

(5)

Personal Growth

How to Study the Bible

(2)

Spiritual Practices

(3)

Becoming a Contagious Christian

(3)

The Prayer Life of a Leader

(3)

Spirit-led Leadership

(2)

Resources

Commonly Asked Questions about Leadership

(1)

Additional Resources

(4)

Part 3: Developing Apprentice Leaders

Apprentice Development

Identifying Apprentice Leaders

(5)

The Four Responsibilities of an Apprentice Leader

(1)

Developing an Apprentice Leader

(2)

Resources

Commonly Asked Questions about Apprentice Leadership

(1)

Additional Resources

(3)

Part 4: Group Life

Group Values

Key Small Group Values

(2)

Group Formation

Casting a Vision for Your Group

(1)

Developing Objectives for Your Group

(2)

Essential Components of Group Life

(1)

Communication in a Small Group

(1)

Stages of Group Life

(1)

Small Group Covenants

(3)

Resources

Commonly Asked Questions about Group Life

(1)

Additional Resources

(4)

Part 5: conducting Meetings

Preparation

Meeting Preparation

(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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