Biblical Foundations for Small Group Ministry An Integrational Approach

Name: Biblical Foundations for Small Group Ministry An Integrational Approach
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ISBN: 9780830817719

ISBN-10: 0830817719

ISBN-13: 9780830817719

Edition: 1994

Authors: Gareth Weldon Icenogle

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Small groups have had a major influence on the growth of the church in recent years. They are an important place for ministry, community and discipleship. Yet all too often small group programming has taken place apart from consideration of its biblical underpinnings.Gareth Icenogle thoroughly examines both Old and New Testaments for the basis of small group ministry. He considers the texts in new ways, providing heightened understanding of their implications for ministry in the context of small groups. Then he turns to the early church to study tradition and practice. In addition, he brings an integration of theological, sociological and educational principles to the biblical text.All…

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List price: $45.00
Copyright year: 1994
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Publication date: 3/1/1994
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 396
Size: 6.01" wide x 8.95" long x 1.10" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Introduction - Why Do We Need Biblical Foundations for Small Group Ministry?



Old Testament Foundations for Small Group Ministry



Small Group Origins



Small Group Paradox



Small Group Covenants



The Ten Commandments for Small Groups



Small Group Relationships



Small Group Leadership



Small Group Structures



Small Group Ministry



Jesus' Small Groups: Gospel Foundations for Small Group Ministry9.The Small Group of Twelve



Gathering the Small Group



Modeling Group Life



Leading the Small Group



Observing Small Group Dynamics



Training Small Group Leaders



Empowering Small Group Members



Mobilizing the Small Group for Ministry



The Church as Multiple Groups: Apostolic Foundations for Small Group Ministry



The Ecclesia as an Extension of the Twelve



Small Group Direction and Disciplines



Small Group as Formational and Transformational Community



Mutual Ministry in the Small Group



Small Group Images and Metaphors



The Small Group Ministry in Ministry and Mission



Small Group Integrity and Destiny



The Church as Small Group NetworkConclusion - A Theological Summary of Biblical and Theological Foundations for Small Group Ministry


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