Purpose-driven small group

by Steve Gladen

Purpose-driven small groupWhat does the small group of our church lead? Saddleback Church holds about 8,400 small group meetings every week. The meeting, however, originated from a small group of seven, beginning in Rev. Rick Warrens living room. Today, the small group of Saddleback churches is constantly growing, and in Saddleback churches, small groups are not just one of the programs, but the foundation of the church and the place where all ministries are integrated. Many people come to the authors who are pastors of the Saddleback Church, the main lecturer of conferences and seminars, and "How do we grow our small group of churches?" Of course, I can not give you. But there is something special in the small group ministry of the Saddleback church. This book contains everything about small groups, from Bible-based methods conveyed by small group leaders in the Saddleback Church, to experiences of failures that have been a solid foundation to this day, to lessons learned later. The story of a healthy balance of five biblical goals must be a message of awakening to todays Korean church, which is criticized for its external revival. Today, people are hungry for change in love, purpose, and life. The best structure to meet this need is small groups. That is why the church should grow bigger and smaller at the same time. In other words, it must grow bigger through evangelism and become smaller in the frame of fellowship. Small groups are the most effective tool in bringing Saints to disciples of Christ and living a balanced and healthy life in Scripture. If we apply the principles and practical methods contained in this book one by one according to the situation of the church, our small group will grow in a healthy balance with the purpose of God.

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Published July 10, 2014