Connect. Change. Cultivate.
These three words can simplify the vital work of a small group leader. Bill Search, small groups pastor for one of the nation's largest churches, lays out three "patterns" for success that don't lock you into one approach, the latest fad, or complicated procedures. These biblically grounded C's can make whatever small group model you like best work better. Whether you're a first-time facilitator or a seasoned veteran, a pastor or a volunteer leader, applying these principles will enrich the spiritual life of any small group.
CONTENTS:- How We Got Here: Hints from History
- The Pattern of Connecting: Overcoming Obstacles, Imagining Possibilities
- The Nuts and Bolts of Connecting: Helping People Form Relational bonds
- The Pattern of Changing: Exploring How People Conform to the Image of Christ
- The Nuts and Bolts of Changing: Helping People Become More Christlike
- The Pattern of Cultivating: The Way Groups Revolutionize the World
- The Nuts and Bolts of Cultivating: Helping People Become More Missional
- When Good Groups Go Bad: The Pitfall of Obsession
- Real Simple: Harmony of the Three C's
- Appendix 1: Key Scripture for Connecting
- Appendix 2; Key Scripture for Changing
- Appendix 3; Key Scripture for Cultivating
