Developing a Small Group Strategy Bob Mayfield Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma Church Planting Conference
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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 ministry
Purpose Bible study? Fellowship? Ministry? Outreach?
Purpose Matthew 28:19, John 20:21, Acts 1:8 Purpose – Make Disciples
20 th Century Mindset of Discipleship Behave – Believe – Belong
21 st Century Mindset of Discipleship Belong – Believe – Become Where does discipleship begin in 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
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