Sharing the Journey

Small group ministry can be a way to help individuals build relationships, experience a greater sense of belonging, and feel supported in their spiritual journey in the congregation.

Acknowledgments

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We would like to thank everyone who helped with this document, especially Eric Dawson, for sharing his Small Group Ministry Facilitator’s Training, and...
Chapter 1: Exploring Small Group Ministry with Youth

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Many of our congregations have embraced the use of small group ministry or covenant groups with adults. Small group ministry can be a way to help...
Chapter 2: Planning and Implementation

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Once you have chosen to explore small group ministry with youth, you will have decisions to make about several aspects of the program....
Chapter 3: Sample Facilitator Training

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This two-part training is based on the work of Eric Dawson and adapted by Jessica York. The training sessions, 90 minutes each, may be used with...
Chapter 4: Sample Sessions

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The sample sessions included here follow the format outlined above. A variety of focus material is used. Most sessions can be completed in an hour or less.
Chapter 5: Sample Multigenerational Service Model

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Use this model for a service project involving multiple ages....
Chapter 6: Sample Youth Conference Model

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This is a model for using small group ministry within a youth conference....
Chapter 7: Next Steps in Your Congregation

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Small group ministry invites youth into a relational and spiritual focus in the context of your congregation. It can serve youth as an invitation to and...
Bibliography

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Peter Freeman Bowden, "http://www.smallgroupministry.net/members/Toward_a_True_Lifespan_Minist… a True Lifespan Ministry: Why we lose them" (Small Group...