For a free sample from this resource, read Messier than Expected.
When small groups are missional, everyone benefits: community needs are met, group members grow spiritually, and new people are introduced to Jesus. Find out how to make your small group missional with this Training Theme. This resource is specially designed to use at a leader training event and includes a retreat plan along with a Bible study, assessments, case studies, and how-to articles.
Bible Study
Are We Stewards of Justice or "Just-Us"?
Christians need to actively work for justice on both a small and large scale.
By Heidi Husted Armstrong
Assessments
Are We Missional?
Use this assessment to get a picture of your ministry's "missionality."
By Tim Conder
Determine Your Mission
Explore how God created you.
By Amy Jackson
Case Studies
Everyday Mission for Everyday Christians
Because ordinary Christians are called to missional living
By Scott Nelson
Messier than Expected
What happens when a small group takes ownership of missional living
By Amy Jackson
How-To Articles
Embodying Christ in Our Neighborhoods
What it means to be a missional small group
Interview with Scott Boren
Turn the Focus Outward
Why a change in our way of thinking is worth the risk
By Reid Smith
Break the Huddle
How to help your group get in the game
By Michael Mack
Living Out the Jesus Mission
How to get your small groups on mission
By Carter Moss
Activity
Building a God-Sized Plan
What do you want to accomplish that can only be done with God's help?
By Michael Mack
Resources
Further Exploration
Retreat Plan
Total number of pages - 26
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