developing a small group strategy
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Developing a SmallGroup Strategy
Bob MayfieldBaptist 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
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Purpose
Bible study?
Fellowship?
Ministry?
Outreach?
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Purpose
Matthew 28:19, John 20:21, Acts 1:8
Purpose – Make Disciples
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20th Century Mindset of Discipleship
Behave – Believe – Belong
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21st Century Mindset of Discipleship
Belong – Believe – Become
Where does discipleship beginin this model?
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Context
What model of small groups fits your context?
Small Group models• Home Groups• Sunday School• Meta-church• Family groups
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Context
Pro’s and Con’s of each model
Home Groups
Sunday School
Meta-church
Family Groups
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Leadership
Small groups require lay leadership
Lay leaders• Time• Volunteers• Families• Access to training opportunities
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Leadership
Set expectations of leadership
Most leaders will rise to level of expectations
What do you expect from your lay leaders?
Enlist from expectations!
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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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