The Big Book on Small Groups [Paperback]

Jeffrey Arnold (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 26, 2004

What's so big about small groups? With proven results in drawing people into community and helping them grow to maturity in Christ, small groups have established themselves as a crucial ministry of the church to its members and its mission field. But whether leading a small group, coaching small group leaders or implementing a churchwide ministry, you need vision, knowledge and skill to minister effectively through small groups. Jeffrey Arnold knows the pressures of small group ministry, but he has also seen the power of small groups in many ministry settings. In this revised edition of The Big Book on Small Groups, he breaks down small groups so that you can see them from all angles. The first four chapters focus on the structure and benefits of a small group ministry. Further chapters explore the basics of Christian community--prayer, worship, Bible study, outreach and mission, as well as how to multiply groups. Resources for further reading, ideas for coaches and trainers, and curriculum to photocopy for small group sessions are also included. A constant companion throughout your small group ministry, The Big Book on Small Groups will give you the basics to get you going--and the support and nurture you need to make small groups effective as a strategy for outreach and discipleship.

Product Details

• Paperback: 263 pages
• Publisher: IVP Connect; Revised edition (January 26, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0830823700
• ISBN-13: 978-0830823703
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great introduction to small group ministry, March 18, 2008

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Jesse M. Roland (Barberville, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This is the book for anyone who wants an introduction to small group ministry. I have read several books on the subject and most would be over the heads of a lot of the folks we will be using as home group leaders. It gives Bible basis for small group ministry that anyone should be able to grasp. That's why I would recommend this to anyone who needs to be introduced to the "why" of small groups" and for a text to teach others from. It also explains the benefits of small groups to churches in a way that is enlightening as well. It is a book that can easily be tailored to most small group situations. It has helped this pastor greatly.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars best book for building small groups ministry, November 2, 2009

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Ron Hatley (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Big Book on Small Groups (Paperback)

Our church has used this book to teach, train, and implement small groups ministry in our local body. I would recommend this book to anyone trying to do the same.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a balanced and flexible approach, January 26, 2006

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Monika Plume (Cincinnati OH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Big Book on Small Groups (Paperback)

Over the course of the past two weeks, i have read almost every book on Small Groups and have found many of them to offer inflexible and extra-biblical definitions of the Small Group (e.g. "You cannot grow as a Christian unless you're in a Small Group"). Jeffrey Arnold offers a more balanced and thoughtful approach.