Growing People Through Small Groups

by David Stark

This fresh look at small groups starts with people and principles rather than program and structure. Stark and Wieland examine why many small-group ministries fall short of their goals, and they offer strategies that start with God's leading and people's needs. Straightforward, informative, and practical, this new organic system works for smaller churches as well as larger ones. Useful for lay leaders, small-group members, and pastors who want people to thrive and develop their spiritual gifts.

Paperback

First published July 1, 2004

Reviews

[Erin]

This was all right I guess. Since it's co-authored, each writer would go back and forth with anecdotes which read very jolty to me. Also note, the jacket blurb is from Ted Haggard.



I've read Andy Stanley's Creating Community, which I much preferred.

[Maris McKay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wasn't what I was expecting/hoping for. I was looking for a book with tips on helping people grow, supporting conversations, and resolving conflicts that was written for those who are in or leading a small group. The target audience for this book is more church pastors and small groups managers, and it's about 1/3 principles and 2/3 examples. If you're in that target audience and you want lots of examples to illustrate points, then this book might work well for you. I skimmed most of it. Some good tips, but not what I was hoping for and it didn't really help me.

[David Frett · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Good, helpful stuff