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Community That Is Christian, 2nd ed.
Over the past thirty years there has been a boom in small groups, both in society at large and within the church. From Bible studies to MOPS to Alcoholics Anonymous, it is estimated that four out of ten Americans belong to a small group that meets regularly for the care and support of its members. But are these groups creating true, biblical community, or do they settle for self-focus and personal gain?
Julie Gorman has studied small groups for decades and presents her analysis, insights, and suggestions in Community That Is Christian, an essential resource for building community in church-based small groups. This comprehensive book serves both as a text for those who equip leaders or lead small groups and as an interactive manual for small-group members, helping them transform their relationships into Christ-centered community.
The book begins with biblical support for coming together, contrasting it with our often individualistic mind-set that undermines community. Gorman then sets forth the goals of community and describes the process of transformation. She draws from extensive research to address the why and the how of small-group ministry, giving special attention to gender and cultural distinctions. Community That Is Christian provides readers with charts, discussion questions, and inventories to further help them establish community within their small groups.
Julie Gorman has studied small groups for decades and presents her analysis, insights, and suggestions in Community That Is Christian, an essential resource for building community in church-based small groups. This comprehensive book serves both as a text for those who equip leaders or lead small groups and as an interactive manual for small-group members, helping them transform their relationships into Christ-centered community.
The book begins with biblical support for coming together, contrasting it with our often individualistic mind-set that undermines community. Gorman then sets forth the goals of community and describes the process of transformation. She draws from extensive research to address the why and the how of small-group ministry, giving special attention to gender and cultural distinctions. Community That Is Christian provides readers with charts, discussion questions, and inventories to further help them establish community within their small groups.
262 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2002
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April 26, 2014
This book is like a spiritual buffet, with quotes from other Christians throughout the years, nuggets of gold, in what their understanding of a Christian community is, and does an excellent job of presenting scenarios for readers to ponder on the truths of Scripture and principles addressed in the chapters. After reading it, believers will be left encouraged to persevere in the combined effort in upholding and supporting true Christian community.
May 17, 2007
Talbot Course: Small Group Discipleship
This book is decent, but my biggest criticism of this book is that she quotes "The Safest Place on Earth" by Larry Crabb WAAAYYYY TOOO much. It's like you're reading Crabb's book with her thoughts sprinkled in here and there.
This book is decent, but my biggest criticism of this book is that she quotes "The Safest Place on Earth" by Larry Crabb WAAAYYYY TOOO much. It's like you're reading Crabb's book with her thoughts sprinkled in here and there.
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December 3, 2014this is a great book to get you started in understanding how small groups work dynamics and such. worth the read!
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