Tapping into the power of small groups pt. 1. How small groups help people grow. God's surprising plan for growth What are we trying to do a small group leaders? The ingredients of grace, truth, and time Benefits of groups that grow pt. 2. What happens in a good group. A second family Connection Discipline and structure Prayer Accountability Forgiveness Support and strengthening Mentoring Grieving Healing Confrontation Modeling Acceptance of weakness Discipleship pt. 3. Starting a small group. Decide on the purpose and type of small group Choose study materials Design the frame Select members Establish the ground rules pt. 4. The responsibilities of group facilitators. Balance grace, truth, and time Facilitate process Listen Provide safety Clarify and ask questions Confront Set limits Be an authority Require integration Allow silent moments Interpret themes, symbols, and meanings Help contain strong emotions
The responsibilities of group members. Expect the unexpected
Realy listen to each other
Give and receive feedback
Discover and develop gifts
pt. 6. How to deal with problems in groups. Neediness
