Leading Life-Changing Small Groups (Paperback)

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Now revised, a comprehensive leadership tool for small group leaders and for churches seeking to structure their ministries around small groups.

From the Publisher

Like nothing else, small groups have the power to change lives. They're the ideal route to discipleship a place where the rubber of biblical truth meets the road of human relations.

As director of adult education and training at Willow Creek Community Church, Bill Donahue knows that small groups are key to building biblical community and thriving individuals. In Leading Life-Changing Small Groups, Donahue and his team share in-depth the practical insights that have made Willow Creek's small group ministry so incredibly effective.

The unique, ready-reference format of Leading Life-Changing Small Groups gives small group leaders, pastors, church leaders, educators, and counselors a commanding grasp of:

Group formation and values

Meeting preparation and participation

Leadership requirements and responsibilities

Discipleship within the group

The philosophy and structure of small groups

Leadership training . . . and much more.

From an individual group to an entire small group ministry, Leading Life-Changing Small Groups gives you the comprehensive guidance you need to cultivate life-changing small groups . . . and growing, fruitful believers --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; Revised edition (August 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310247500
• ISBN-13: 978-0310247500
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #51,558 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars proven, practical tips for leading small groups, January 26, 1998

By	A. Jennerjahn "follower of Jesus" (Long Island, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Leading Life-Changing Small Groups (Paperback)

Written by the director of adult education and leadership training at Willow Creek Community Church, this book is the result of experience rather than theory. Although the Willow Creek small group model is more structured than many leaders will feel comfortable with, the issues raised and the resources supplied will be helpful to anyone involved with small group leadership. The very title stresses the underlying principle: changing lives

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Help for all phases of small group life., December 13, 2001

By	A. Reum (Montana, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Leading Life-Changing Small Groups (Paperback)

Whether you have led small groups for years or you are just starting out, you will find practical advice in this great resource. The text is easy to follow and can easily be used by small group leaders as they "group" together to learn to lead.

Most of the Church is now focussed on relational evangelism. What better way to cultivate a personal relationship than in the small group. The group offers the opportunity to really know each other. Once strong relationships are in place, people begin to grow, multiplication takes place, and lives are changed.

If this is what you want to accomplish you will find easy to understand technique in Leading a Life Changing Small Group.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small group training manual, September 12, 2005

By	D. Crowe (Jacksonville, Florida, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Our congregation has used Bill Donahue's Leading Life-Changing Small Groups as our primary reference manual for training small group leaders for over 5 years. It gets right to the heart of the organization and leadership issues needed for successful ministry. It is also an excellent reference for avoiding and resolving problems that may occur as people get to know one another.