“Sometimes small groups can be too small.
Groups with seven members or fewer are difficult to lead and more likely to fail, while groups of twelve to fifteen are more effective at fostering healthy relationships and encouraging spiritual growth.
Many leaders mistakenly think that larger groups lose their intimacy, make meaningful relationships harder to cultivate, and frustrate members who feel like it’s hard to be heard.
But in practice, the evidence is clear that smaller small groups simply aren’t as effective as larger small groups. I’ve discovered time and time again that most people:
- Feel more comfortable in larger groups
- Are more likely to sign up for larger groups
- Stay plugged in longer in larger groups
- Form deeper connections and grow spiritually in larger groups”
– Nelson Searcy and Jennifer Dykes Henson
The above quote is from p. 33 of Activate: An Entirely New Approach to Small Groups.
This revised and expanded edition of Activate shows church leaders how to make their small groups work. Drawing from the startling success of small groups at The Journey Church, Nelson Searcy and Kerrick Thomas debunk the myths, set the record straight, and show how church leaders can implement a healthy small group ministry that gets the maximum number of people involved and solves many of the important problems facing churches of all sizes. These practical strategies will produce life-changing results.
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