10 Commitments for a Healthy Small Group Ministry

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#9. I will be a learner.

I am a firm believer in the acquisition of knowledge. Your first resource must be the Word of God, chock-full of wisdom crucial to building a God-honoring ministry. I also believe you can learn from everyone—either what to do or what not to do. For a healthy small group ministry, seek counsel from those who have gone before you; ask questions of  those around you; read books or attend conferences that relate to your ministry.

“Walk with the wise and become wise; Associate with fools and get in trouble.” – Proverbs 13:20 NLT

 #10. I will stay focused and never give up.

You are never a failure until you give up, and it’s always too soon to quit. Regardless of  your position in the church, commit to helping people connect in relationships and grow spiritually healthy. I’ve endured many days and seasons of  frustration when nothing seemed in harmony. I couldn’t afford to dwell on the frustrating moments, or I would have become a frustrated person. I had to learn that trials teach lessons, and then I could focus on contentment even in the midst of  trouble.

“Let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.” – Hebrews 12:1 NLT

 

This article about developing a healthy small group ministry originally appeared here, and is used by permission.

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Steve Gladenhttp://www.SmallGroups.net
Steve Gladen has been on staff at Saddleback Church since 1998; he currently oversees the strategic launch and development of small groups at Saddleback as well as the staff of the Small Group Network. He has focused on small groups in several churches for almost 20 years. Steve oversees 2,500 adult small groups at Saddleback and loves seeing a big church become small through true community developed in group life. He has co-authored several books, including 250 Big Ideas for Small Groups, Building Healthy Small Groups in Your Church, Small Groups With Purpose, Leading Small Groups With Purpose, and Don't Lead Alone. Steve does consulting and seminars championing small groups and what it means to be Purpose Driven in a small-group ministry.

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