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Purpose Decide on the purpose of your small group ministry What is the purpose of small groups? Small group leaders must understand the purpose of small group ministryTRANSCRIPT
Developing a SmallGroup Strategy
Bob MayfieldBaptist General Convention of Oklahoma
Church Planting Conference
Purpose
Decide on the purpose of your small group ministry
What is the purpose of small groups?
Small group leaders must understand the purpose of small group ministry
Purpose
Bible study?
Fellowship?
Ministry?
Outreach?
Purpose
Matthew 28:19, John 20:21, Acts 1:8
Purpose – Make Disciples
20th Century Mindset of Discipleship
Behave – Believe – Belong
21st Century Mindset of Discipleship
Belong – Believe – Become
Where does discipleship beginin this model?
Context
What model of small groups fits your context?
Small Group models• Home Groups• Sunday School• Meta-church• Family groups
Context
Pro’s and Con’s of each model
Home Groups
Sunday School
Meta-church
Family Groups
Leadership
Small groups require lay leadership
Lay leaders• Time• Volunteers• Families• Access to training opportunities
Leadership
Set expectations of leadership
Most leaders will rise to level of expectations
What do you expect from your lay leaders?
Enlist from expectations!
Equipping
• Leaders must learn growth principles (most growth principles are counter-intuitive)
• Leadership skills (communication loop)• Ministry and Nurture• Facilitating vs Teaching
Bob Mayfield
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