O
Bible Studies, but they use the Bible
O
Social gatherings – but fellowship is encouraged & promoted
O
Group counseling sessions, but members do support each other
O Dating services
O
Gripe sessions to criticize church leadership
O Static – they always grow
O For church members only
O
The latest method to add new members – though they help new people get acquainted
O To be taken lightly
What People are Saying About Small Groups
“Uplifting fun fellowship, and now it feels like a guardian angel has been put on our
shoulders.”
Mike Bond
“My small group supports me in a way no other group can.” Karen Anderson
“The part I really like is getting to know people better by learning about their lives.” Bud Dotter
“I’ve learned
about prayer and how to pray in public.”
Pat Emerson
Some Types of Small Groups
O Young couples with no kids
O Young couples with kids
O Middle aged couples with kids
O Older couples with no kids
O College and young adult singles (25)
O Singles all ages
O Men’s groups
O Women’s groups
O Mixed groups
O Quilters
O Motorcycle riders
O Other interest
