Groups that Thrive: Seven Surprising Discoveries About Life-Giving Small Groups
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (661 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1935789902 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 190 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-08-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Why are some small groups dynamic, attractive, and breathe the life of Christ? Why do other groups stagnate and close? In this ground-breaking book, Joel Comiskey and Jim Egli describe seven surprises of thriving small groups from their research of 4800 small group participants in four continents. Empowerment of group members was the key and biggest surprise. This book describes how thriving small groups get everyone involved rather than depending on one person. Other surprises include the influence of food, worship, and evangelism on small group health. This book is for all those who want their groups to grow healther and thrive with new life.
in intercultural studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. Carroll Theological Institute. For eight years of that time my full-time job was writing training and consulting with churches helping them to establish vibrant small group ministries. In his quest to help churches with small groups Jim completed a Ph.D. . He received the Donald McGavran Church Growth Award in recognition of his outstanding service as a missionary and contributor to the Church Growth Movement through diligent research and analysis of the contemporary cell church phenomenon. Actively engaged with the Church around the world, Joel has facilitated workshops on six continents. in professional studies and an M.Div. Joel served as pastor in the USA (1984-89) and as a missionary in South America (1990-2001), where he was involved in pastoral ministry, church planting, and seminary teaching. This is a church with five campuses in East Central Illinois. Joel is married to Cel
Joel is married to Celyce and they have three daughters. in professional studies and an M.Div. In addition to his focus on the cell church, Joel is also passionate about leadership, discipleship, missiology, and teaching others to write for publication. A prolific writer, he has authored numerous books and articles, many of which are available through his website. Joel served as pastor in the USA (1984-89) and as a missionary in South America (1990-2001), where he was involved in p