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| Preface | |
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| Introduction: A Structure That Serves People | |
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| Small Group Philosophy | |
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| Mission, Values, and Vision Mission Statement and Ministry Philosophy for Small Groups | |
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| Five Core Values | |
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| Developing Fully Devoted Followers | |
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| Vision for Small Groups | |
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| Structure Structure of Small Groups | |
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| A Typical Small Group | |
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| A Small Group Division | |
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| Resources Commonly Asked Questions about Small Groups | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Small Group Leadership | |
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| Biblical Leadership The Call to Servanthood | |
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| Motives for Leadership | |
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| Leadership Responsibilities The Small Group Leader's Commitment | |
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| Small Group Leadership Responsibilities | |
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| Personal Growth How to Study the Bible | |
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| Spiritual Practices | |
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| Becoming a Contagious Christian | |
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| The Prayer Life of a Leader | |
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| Spirit-led Leadership | |
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| Resources Commonly Asked Questions about Leadership | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Developing Apprentice Leaders | |
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| Apprentice Development Identifying Apprentice Leaders | |
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| The Four Responsibilities of an Apprentice Leader | |
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| Developing an Apprentice Leader | |
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| Resources Commonly Asked Questions about Apprentice Leadership | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Group Life | |
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| Group Values Key Small Group Values | |
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| Group Formation Casting a Vision for Your Group | |
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| Developing Objectives for Your Group | |
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| Essential Components of Group Life | |
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| Communication in a Small Group | |
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| Stages of Group Life | |
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| Small Group Covenants | |
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| Resources Commonly Asked Questions about Group Life | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Conducting Meetings | |
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| Preparation Meeting Preparation | |
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| Choosing and Using the Right Curriculum | |
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| Group Dynamics Group Roles | |
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| Learning Styles | |
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| Personalities-God Made Us All Different! | |
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| Helping Members Use Their Spiritual Gifts in Your Group | |
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| Skills Ice Breakers and Group Openers | |
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| Facilitating Dynamic Discussion | |
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| Group Prayer | |
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| Conflict Management | |
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| Building Relationships | |
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| Troubleshooting Tips | |
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| Meeting Follow-Up Gaining Feedback for Your Ministry | |
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| Resources Commonly Asked Questions about Conducting Meetings | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Shepherding Members | |
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| Making Disciples Group-Based Discipleship | |
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| Promoting Spiritual Growth | |
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| Using the Shepherding Plan | |
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| Tips and Clarification for Using the Shepherding Plan | |
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| Encouraging Group Members | |
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| Providing Care Caregiving and Shepherding | |
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| Responding to a Crisis Crisis Caregiving | |
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| Resources Commonly Asked Questions about Shepherding Members | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Multiplying Your Ministry | |
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| Adding Members to Your Group Group Multiplication | |
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| Finding Potential People | |
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| Inviting Seekers | |
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| Birthing Day of Birth | |
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| Types of Births | |
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| Reducing the Trauma of Birthing | |
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| Birthing Follow-Up Care | |
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| Resources Commonly Asked Questions About Multiplying Your Ministry | |
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| Additional Resources | |
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| Starting Small Groups in Your Church | |
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| Getting Started Eight Key Questions | |
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| Phasing In the Small Group Ministry Four Phases | |
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| Developing Small Gr | |