Now revised, a comprehensive leadership tool for small group leaders and for churches seeking to structure their ministries around small groups.
The best-selling small group guidebook—over 100,000 sold. NOW UPDATED.
Like nothing else, small groups have the power to change lives. They're the ideal route to discipleship—a place where the rubber of biblical truth meets the road of human relationships.
For six years Bill Donahue provided training and resources for small group leaders so that Willow Creek could build a church of small groups. Now he is committed to creating tools that will help church leaders pursue the same goal—to provide a place in community for everyone in their congregation. In Leading Life-Changing Small Groups, Donahue and his team share in depth the practical insights that have made Willow Creek's small group ministry so effective.
The Comprehensive, Ready-Reference Guide for Small Group Leaders
The unique, ready-reference format of this book gives small group leaders, pastors, church leaders, educators, and counselors a commanding grasp of: · Group formation and values · Leadership requirements and responsibilities · The philosophy and structure of small groups · Meeting preparation and participation · Discipleship within the group · Leadership training . . . and much more
From an individual group to an entire small group ministry, Leading Life-Changing Small Groups gives you the comprehensive guidance you need to cultivate life-changing small groups . . . and growing, fruitful followers of Christ.
Author Biography: Bill Donahue is the Executive Director of small group ministries for the Willow Creek Association. He previously served on the staff of Willow Creek Community Church, helping to develop and launch the church-wide small group ministry. Coauthor with Russ Robinson of Building a Church of Small Groups and The Seven Deadly Sins of Small Group Ministry, he has edited or contributed to many Willow Creek small group Bible study guides, including the interactions and New Community series. He currently leads a small group and lives in West Dundee, Illinois, with his wife, Gail, and their two children.
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Now revised, a comprehensive leadership tool for small group leaders and for churches seeking to structure their ministries around small groups.
The best-selling small group guidebook—over 100,000 sold. NOW UPDATED.
Like nothing else, small groups have the power to change lives. They're the ideal route to discipleship—a place where the rubber of biblical truth meets the road of human relationships.
For six years Bill Donahue provided training and resources for small group leaders so that Willow Creek could build a church of small groups. Now he is committed to creating tools that will help church leaders pursue the same goal—to provide a place in community for everyone in their congregation. In Leading Life-Changing Small Groups, Donahue and his team share in depth the practical insights that have made Willow Creek's small group ministry so effective.
The Comprehensive, Ready-Reference Guide for Small Group Leaders
The unique, ready-reference format of this book gives small group leaders, pastors, church leaders, educators, and counselors a commanding grasp of: · Group formation and values · Leadership requirements and responsibilities · The philosophy and structure of small groups · Meeting preparation and participation · Discipleship within the group · Leadership training . . . and much more
From an individual group to an entire small group ministry, Leading Life-Changing Small Groups gives you the comprehensive guidance you need to cultivate life-changing small groups . . . and growing, fruitful followers of Christ.
Author Biography: Bill Donahue is the Executive Director of small group ministries for the Willow Creek Association. He previously served on the staff of Willow Creek Community Church, helping to develop and launch the church-wide small group ministry. Coauthor with Russ Robinson of Building a Church of Small Groups and The Seven Deadly Sins of Small Group Ministry, he has edited or contributed to many Willow Creek small group Bible study guides, including the interactions and New Community series. He currently leads a small group and lives in West Dundee, Illinois, with his wife, Gail, and their two children.