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The Transformative Power of Small Groups: A 7-Step Guide for Building Vibrant Catholic Communities
In an era marked by Eucharistic revival, synodal renewal, and Jubilee celebrations, Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran—the bestselling authors of Rebuilt—offer a practical guide to revitalizing your parish through small groups. In The Transformative Power of Small A 7-Step Guide for Building Vibrant Catholic Communities, they show you how to foster faith-based friendships, which result in vibrant communities that not only sustain Christian love and service but also change the world.
This concise guide shows how small groups can become the backbone of your parish’s pastoral care, discipleship, and evangelization efforts. Through their signature blend of engaging storytelling—highlighting real-life successes and struggles—White and Corcoran share examples of how small group members rally around each other during times of crisis, challenge one another toward spiritual growth, and provide meaningful support in everyday life.
Whether you’re a parish leader or a dedicated parishioner, you’ll learn how
Understand the transformative impact of small groups on spiritual growth and community building Easily organize and structure small groups for all ages and ministries, with minimal time and resources Choose engaging content and resources that inspire participation and growth. Launch and maintain a vibrant small-group ministry in your parish Address common challenges and navigate obstacles to becoming a parish of groups with ease With step-by-step guidance and three practical appendices—featuring scripture references, FAQs, and responses to common concerns—The Transformative Power of Small Groups is an essential resource for any parish looking to grow in faith, community, and mission, without needing a big budget or extensive time commitment.
This concise guide shows how small groups can become the backbone of your parish’s pastoral care, discipleship, and evangelization efforts. Through their signature blend of engaging storytelling—highlighting real-life successes and struggles—White and Corcoran share examples of how small group members rally around each other during times of crisis, challenge one another toward spiritual growth, and provide meaningful support in everyday life.
Whether you’re a parish leader or a dedicated parishioner, you’ll learn how
Understand the transformative impact of small groups on spiritual growth and community building Easily organize and structure small groups for all ages and ministries, with minimal time and resources Choose engaging content and resources that inspire participation and growth. Launch and maintain a vibrant small-group ministry in your parish Address common challenges and navigate obstacles to becoming a parish of groups with ease With step-by-step guidance and three practical appendices—featuring scripture references, FAQs, and responses to common concerns—The Transformative Power of Small Groups is an essential resource for any parish looking to grow in faith, community, and mission, without needing a big budget or extensive time commitment.
192 pages, Paperback
Published February 7, 2025
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January 14, 2025
Thank you to Ave Maria Press and NetGalley for an early copy of THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF SMALL GROUPS.
A year ago, I took part in a church retreat that puts a lot of weight on small groups as a way to maintain growth in one’s faith. While I fully see the value of this practice, it is an unknown concept for my home parish, so finding this resource was a blessing.
The layout of the book flows well and is full of practical and thought-provoking ideas. Each section has two or three points of reflection and conversation. It makes the concept of forming and sustaining small groups approachable. The only area I felt was a little lacking in information was the guided approach into how to help form groups (or assign/help parishioners find the right group for them). Maybe this could be addressed in a future edition of this book?
This is a perfect resource for any individual or church group who is even contemplating implementing small groups to become a core part of your church community.
“Do not despise small beginnings for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.”- Zechariah 4:10
A year ago, I took part in a church retreat that puts a lot of weight on small groups as a way to maintain growth in one’s faith. While I fully see the value of this practice, it is an unknown concept for my home parish, so finding this resource was a blessing.
The layout of the book flows well and is full of practical and thought-provoking ideas. Each section has two or three points of reflection and conversation. It makes the concept of forming and sustaining small groups approachable. The only area I felt was a little lacking in information was the guided approach into how to help form groups (or assign/help parishioners find the right group for them). Maybe this could be addressed in a future edition of this book?
This is a perfect resource for any individual or church group who is even contemplating implementing small groups to become a core part of your church community.
“Do not despise small beginnings for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin.”- Zechariah 4:10
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