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How to Restart a Small Group Ministry when Earlier Attempts Fail
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Starting Over: Re-Launching Small Group Ministry
By Bill Tenny-Brittian | Published 01/4/2007 | January 2007 , Starting a Ministry Unrated
Once upon a time, someone tried to start a "small group program" in your church and it failed miserably. The whys and wherefores of the failure are irrelevant. The fact is, though, now you are stuck with the ever-present naysayers whose mantra is, "We tried that…." In spite of that, you know small groups are still the most efficient way to disciple, so you are committed to a resurrection. The question is, will you use a bulldozer or something with a bit more finesse?
Restoring Life to Small Group Ministry
By Reid Smith | Published 01/3/2007 | January 2007 , Starting a Ministry Unrated
One of the greatest mistakes made by church leaders who want to reintroduce a small group ministry is that they make their first step an announcement from the pulpit. I have talked with dozens of pastors who took this well-intentioned step and it had catastrophic results because those who had a less-than-favorable experience felt disregarded, retired leadership felt dismissed and residual leadership (if any) felt disrespected. There is a critical pre-game plan that must be executed in private before going public. The life-saving practice of CPR offers a helpful pattern to follow.
Questions to Ask if You Are Restarting
By Rick Lowry | Published 01/2/2007 | January 2007 , Starting a Ministry Unrated
Here is a common scenario in small group ministry…
Your church tried small groups a few years ago. It was a disaster. You know you ought to try again, but church members are resistant when they recall the previous attempt. How can you be successful this time around?
Chronic Jump-start Syndrome
By Dan Lentz | Published 01/1/2007 | January 2007 , Starting a Ministry Unrated

When small group ministry goes through a significant downturn or decline, it may become necessary to declare the ministry terminally ill and begin planning and praying for a resurrection. The resurrection may involve a total restart of the ministry.



 
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