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Introduction

I have had very positive experiences with small groups in a variety of settings. The first group was a "turbo" introductory group with six other people, then a small group of approximately 12 individuals in my home following an evangelistic series (there were more than 60 baptisms—43 one evening—from the meeting; many of them continue as faithful SDAs; two church plants were developed and continue from individuals who were new SDAs); a men's accountability group with three other individuals (life-changing, at least three of the group are thoroughly committed soul-winners); and adult sponsor of collegiate, small group-based Sabbath School at Andrews University (as many as 16 life-changing small groups led by students; developed many study guides for the students to use, etc.). Later, I spent a week in Melbourne, Australia with Johnny and Tina Wong, the founders of the Gateway Church, and learned firsthand about "Care Groups." Gateway is arguably one of the most successful soul-winning churches on the planet. 

All of these were healthy small groups and were life-changing for the participants.

Small groups are caught more than taught. To really appreciate small groups you need to be part of a small group. After that you will long to be part of one.

On this page I share what I have learned about small groups. Learn all you can, but remember that small groups come in a wide variety of styles, and all of them probably could work. I share some principles, which, if kept in mind, will help assure success.

A Video Testimonial On Small Groups

 

Small Group Principles

Small Group Core Values

Learn about certain values which, if adopted, will significantly improve your small group's experience.

 

Small Group Resources

Life Impact Small Groups (Dan Augsburger)

In this resource I provide information on how to have a life-changing small group. This group has an easy way of doing study, and also includes accountability. I was part of such a group for a time and was greatly impacted by the experience. Two church plants were spawned out of these small group efforts as well.

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