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Focused Resources: Implementing Small Group Ministry
Overview
How SGM changes congregations, role of SGM in congregationsResources
Implementing Small Group Ministry: Overview
Resource Directory, sort by Topic (Overview, Lifespan, SGM, Situations)
Resource Directory, sort by Topic (Overview, Lifespan, SGM, Situations)
Programming: Starting/Restarting/Longevity
Guidelines and experiences in various phases of development. The guidelines for Starting Small Group Ministry are basic to the process of ongoing revitalization, and, if there is an interruption within Small Group Ministry, restarting.Resources
Implementing Small Group Ministry: Programming
Resource Directory, sort by Topic (Programming, SGM)
Special Resource:
Resource Directory, sort by Topic (Programming, SGM)
Special Resource:
Oversight
The role and place of Small Group Ministry within the congregation, including the vision of Small Group Ministry, congregational size, role of leadership (minister, coordinator, etc.), and assessment.Resources
Implementing Small Group Ministry: Oversight
Resource Directory, sort by Topic (Congregations, Evaluations, Ministers, Oversight)
Specific Members Sections (being developed)
Resource Directory, sort by Topic (Congregations, Evaluations, Ministers, Oversight)
Specific Members Sections (being developed)
Ministers
Lay Coordinators
Religious Educators
Lay Coordinators
Religious Educators
Group Leadership and Facilitation
Maintaining the group's connection to the larger program and the congregation, as well as group session facilitation, including leader selection, support and training.Resources
Implementing Small Group Ministry: Group Leadership and Facilitation
Resource Directory, sort by Topic (Leadership)
Resource Directory, sort by Topic (Leadership)
Groups
Group selection and development. Resources
Sessions
Session format, sources and selection of session plans, covenants and confidentiality.Resources
Implementing Small Group Ministry: Sessions
Resource Directory, sorted by Topic (Sessions)
Small Group Sessions on this website, with hundreds of session plans
Covenants
Resource Directory, sorted by Topic (Sessions)
Small Group Sessions on this website, with hundreds of session plans
Covenants
Service
The role of service in a specific congregation's program, benefits to the groups, congregations and larger community, continuum of opportunities, from congregational to social justiceResources
Visibility for Vitality
Invites participation in groups, encourages congregational support, and keeps Small Group Ministry in the forefront of congregational opportunities. Resources
Implementing Small Group Ministry: Visibility for Vitality
Resource Directory, sort by Topic (Visibility)
Brochures: Content Guidelines and How to Share
Shared BrochuresResource Directory, sort by Topic (Visibility)
Brochures: Content Guidelines and How to Share