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There's no question that people in our culture enjoy gathering together around a common passion or activity. Softball, books, knitting, service projects—all of these are legitimate sparks for a successful affinity small group.
Of course, the trick with affinity groups is moving beyond whatever common ground got the group started, and moving toward a vibrant community defined by deep connection and spiritual growth. That should be the goal of any affinity group; it's also the biggest challenge. Fortunately, this downloadable training resource can help you and your affinity groups get on the right track.
Why Affinity Groups?
What Counts as an Affinity Group?
By Rick Lowry
Affinity—Exclusivity or Commonness?
By Bill Donahue
Why We Use Affinity Groups
By Don Cousins
Keeping Affinity in Focus
By Dan Lentz
Ideas and Examples
Affinity Groups: Challenges and Suggestions
By Linda McCullough Moore
Bringing Christian Community into Subcultures
By Eric Metcalf
One-Thing Groups
By Mike Lueken
Story-Time Groups
By Mike Lueken
The Affinity of Spiritual Gifts
By Reid Smith
Resources
Further Exploration
Total number of pages—20
