Successful Small Groups: From Concept to Practice

by Teena M. Stewart

Small groups are a vital part of ministry. They offer churches a way to expand discipleship and build deeper relationships within their congregation, while meeting our culture's need for community and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0834123371
• ISBN13: 9780834123373
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Written from Experience and Insight

Few books approach the topic of small group ministry with the depth, clarity and practical insight that Teena Stewart has included in here work Successful Small Groups. With the input of her husband Jeff, a discipleship pastor at Northgate Christian Fellowship Church in CA, Teena, has written a step by step guide to creating a sustainable small group ministry. She begins with the big picture of why and how small groups impact the life of the local church. The body of the book walks the prospective leader thorough the lifecycle of a small group ministry, and concludes with lists of valuable resources. Throughout, Teena points out significant milestone, pitfalls, and other issues regarding small group ministry which only come to light through experience. What sets this book apart on the subject is the input she has collected from experienced small group leaders around the country. By adding their voices to hers, the reader can see that the principles in this book are well thought out and insightful. Her words don't grow from ground of untested theory. Rather, Teena communicates what she learned from the trenches regarding how to plan, launch, grow and mature a lasting small group ministry. As someone involved in discipleship ministry for over 20 years, I recommend Teena's book to anyone looking to create, or expand an existing small group ministry within the life of their church. Her wise advice and thorough treatment of the subject will help you create successful small groups that make a lasting impact for Christ's Kingdom.

Resource for Small Group Leaders

Successful Small Groups covers it all from size to benefits, from coaching leaders to outreach to the unchurched. This is an excellent "how to" book if you're wanting to start any type small group. In my work as a speaker on family issues, I often speak to groups of moms and their leaders. This is a resource I can recommend to them for encouragement. The Birth to Five Book: Confident Childrearing Right from the Start

Any small group that wants to stay strong needs this

Some people simply work better in small groups - why should worship be any different? "Successful Small Groups: From Concept to Practice" is a complete guide for anyone who is seeking to make a successful small-group ministry granting its readers the information and skills they need to run their program as if they were a seasoned veteran. The guide encompasses methods for training, mentoring, and equipping your ministry's leaders, innovative teaching techniques, ways to keep your groups energized and fun- among other invaluable tips. The founder of Dream Builders Ministry in Motion, Teena Stewart serves as author of "Successful Small Groups: From Concept to Practice", lending it her grand expertise. Any small group that wants to stay strong needs "Successful Small Groups: From Concept to Practice."

Successful small groups guidebook

Successful small groups from concept to practice is a religious book that can help anyone who is starting or running a small group, religious or not. Great tips and advice on energizing and getting your group involved and enthused in order to help make your group successful. The book is very well written and organized and includes specific examples to help you no matter what size or type of group you have.