Community Bible Study Conversation Guide: Starting Well in Your Small Group

by Andy Stanley, Dan Mancini

Community. It's a word we often hear, but what does it really mean? And why is it so important to your spiritual life? Because you can’t grow spiritually unless you’re connected relationally. God designed us that way. He wants to use other people to grow us and he wants to use us to grow other people.

In this 8-session video-based study (DVD/digital video sold separately), specifically designed for launching new small groups well, you’ll explore how building deep relationships with the people in your small group and serving in the larger community around you will grow your faith. You’ll learn why your unique story matters… to God and to the people you do life with.

Community is a great way for small groups to grow together and for churches to connect new people in their congregation. This conversation guide is a necessary tool walking you through each session with group starters, leader’s notes, discussion questions, and weekly reading.

Sessions

Show UpPursue GodJoin InBe Real Part 1Be Real Part 2Be Real Part 3Be the ChurchBe TogetherDesigned for use with Community Video Study (sold separately).

Genres: Christian

65 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 23, 2013

About the author

Andy Stanley is the senior pastor of North Point Community Church, Buckhead Church, and Browns Bridge Community Church. He also founded North Point Ministries, which is a worldwide Christian organization.

Reviews

[Tamara Lane · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was given this book by our neighborhood pastor. It was useful in inspiring me to continue with our new neighborhood group. Makes me look forward to what comes next.

[Eunice Mtali · Rating 5 out of 5]

Builds teams and gives direction

Our new cell group felt a bit unsure of the next steps after some key members moved. This study helped bind the group again, gave direction, brought excitement to be together as we shared and started afresh. Truly God's work of growing His people comes through community with others.

[Sarah Biggerstaff · Rating 5 out of 5]

As Groups Coordinator for a mid-size Church, it’s my job to study the dynamics of community groups, including strengths and weaknesses, benefits and challenges. I really enjoyed this book and learned some different perspectives on the way Groups are formed and implemented.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is good and helpful, Baptist theology and we are located too close to Northpoint to use the material.