I was recruited to lead the groups ministry of a growing multi-site church less than two years ago. This was after being a student pastor since the year Mulan came out in the movie theater (that’s code for a long time ago). being a small group pastor was new territory for me.
As I look back on these last 18 months, there were four not-to-miss-steps for this brand new groups pastor and I want to share them with you.
4 Essentials for a Small Group Pastor
Step 1: Read but don’t change anything (at least not yet). There were four books that helped shaped my thinking around small group ministry. Each book was a little different and could cause some strategy whiplash if you know what I mean, but all must reads in my mind. Here are the books I’d give you if you were to ask me where to start as a brand spankin’ new small group point person.
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Books:
Sticky Church by Larry Osbourne
Small Groups with Purpose by Steve Gladen
Creating Community by Andy Stanley and Bill Willits
Amplified Leadership by Dan Reiland
