Biblical Foundations for Small Group Ministry: An Integrational ApproachInterVarsity Press, 1994 M03 1 - 396 pages Small groups have had a major influence on the growth of the church in recent years. They are an important place for ministry, community and discipleship. Yet all too often small group programming has taken place apart from consideration of its biblical underpinnings. Gareth Icenogle thoroughly examines both Old and New Testaments for the basis of small group ministry. He considers the texts in new ways, providing heightened understanding of their implications for ministry in the context of small groups. Then he turns to the early church to study tradition and practice. In addition, he brings an integration of theological, sociological and educational principles to the biblical text. All through the book, practical applications of these principles offer guidance for setting up and running a biblically based small group ministry program. Those who are working or who hope to work with small groups will find this one-of-a-kind book invaluable. |
Contents
Part One Old Testament Foundations for Small Group Ministry | 17 |
1Small Group Origins | 19 |
2Small Group Paradox | 26 |
3Small Group Covenants | 37 |
4The Ten Commandments for Small Groups | 46 |
5Small Group Relationships | 67 |
6Small Group Leadership | 79 |
7Small Group Structures | 92 |
14Training Small Group Leaders | 199 |
15Empowering Small Group Members | 216 |
16Mobilizing the Small Group for Ministry | 231 |
Apostolic Foundations for Small Group Ministry | 241 |
17The Ecclesia as an Extension of the Twelve | 243 |
18Small Group Direction and Disciplines | 255 |
19Small Group as Formational and Transformational Community | 274 |
20Mutual Ministry in the Small Group | 288 |
8Small Group Ministry | 105 |
Gospel Foundations for Small Group Ministry | 113 |
9The Small Group of Twelve | 115 |
10Gathering the Small Group | 126 |
11Modeling Group Life | 140 |
12Leading the Small Group | 160 |
13Observing Small Group Dynamics | 185 |
21Small Group Images and Metaphors | 308 |
22The Small Group in Ministry and Mission | 324 |
23Small Group Integrity and Destiny | 338 |
24The Church as Small Group Network | 354 |
Conclusion | 371 |
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