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What are the objectives of

your small group ministry?

community/

continuity

leadership

content

Public

Social

Personal

Private

What do multi-leveled

groups do well?

Theory and purpose behind

multi-leveled groups

What are multi-leveled groups

Open/closed groups

provide a context for

equipping and ministry

Ephesians 4:11-12

So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up

What are we

going to talk about

Multi-leveled Groups

Cluster model

Discipleship

Integration/Outreach

Cluster/

Missional Community

Depth

vs.

Breadth

  • 20-30 people
  • small enough to care
  • large enough to dare
  • formed around mission
  • main center of community
  • "life together", life rhythms
  • more than a meeting
  • met in homes or public space
  • gatherings centered on meal
  • included singing, teaching, sharing, being together

2 models from practical experience

Potential pitfalls

Small Group

5-12 people

focus on personal care

more focused meetings

more study

greater depth of sharing

more consistency

Pod model

Home Groups

Pods

  • 7-20 people
  • community/care
  • sermon discussion
  • application driven
  • first place newcomers are directed to
  • discipleship focus
  • deeper study
  • accountability and sharing

openness

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