Simple Small Groups: A User-Friendly Guide for Small Group Leaders

by Bill Search

Over the past two decades, small groups have gone from spontaneous gatherings among friends to a major and elaborate phenomenon in the church. Many evangelical churches have some form of small groups ministry in place. But there's just one problem, says Bill Search--what started as a simple get-together has become a complicated process, especially for small group leaders. They are often not sure what is expected of them or what to expect from their groups as a result of their efforts.
In Simple Small Groups , Search lays out the three C's of small groups--connecting, changing, and cultivating. This paradigm helps to simplify leading small groups in a way that is helpful, rewarding, and life changing. Unlike many other books geared toward small group leaders, Simple Small Groups does not require a church-wide adoption of an intricately designed system of assimilation, making it useful to any small group leader looking for guidance.

Genres: Church, Discipleship, Leadership

192 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2008

Reviews

[Carmen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great ideas for small groups at church. The best thing he said is that if you feel full of energy, then you know you've found your spiritual gift! And, as followers of Christ, we all have spiritual gifts! Also helpful were the different stages of groups, and if you don't have all three, the group likely won't stay together.

[Brett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Straight-forward and helpful, Search's "Simple Small Groups" offers a great introduction to both the philosophy and mechanics of leading a small group. Search identifies three "simple patterns" that lead to healthy groups: connecting (the relational pattern), changing (the growth pattern), and cultivating (the missional pattern). The book simply unpacks the benefits, obstacles, and mechanics of leading a group within these three patterns harmoniously. Very helpful and accessible: A-

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best "small groups survey" I've found yet.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good vision casting for leading a small group!