Small groups have had a major influence on the growth of the church in recent years. They are an important place for ministry; community and discipleship. Yet all too often small group programming has taken place apart from consideration of its biblical underpinnings. Gareth Icenogle thoroughly examines both Old and New Testaments for the basis of small group ministry. He considers the texts in new ways; providing heightened understanding of their implications for ministry in the context of small groups. Then he turns to the early church to study tradition and practice. In addition; he brings an integration of theological; sociological and educational principles to the biblical text. All through the book; practical applications of these principles offer guidance for setting up and running a biblically based small group ministry program. Those who are working or who hope to work with small groups will find this one-of-a-kind book invaluable.
#446828 in Books 2013-03-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.10 x 1.50 x 8.00l; #File Name: 0827235275512 pages
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A heady vista over restoration historyBy em48This history expands one's view of the Stone-Campbell Movement beyond the United States where it first blossumed to all corners of the globe where the Disciples have served and exalted Jesus Christ. This history is also broad in inclusion of the women and black Disciples (and other minorities) throughout the last two hundred years; With a balance between individuals and churches and agencies; the events are disclosed in multiple layers. The large bibliography indicates all the careful scholarship that went into this work and the difficulty in collecting; organizing; and presenting the flow of the Movement from the churches at Brush Run and Cane Ridge through controversy and division to the present churches continuing to constantly change. I am grateful to Drs. Williams; Foster; and Blowers for reintroducing the Movement to its roots and encouraging its continuing growth.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. World Call versionl.By Alvin M. Fountain IIGood show; all the way around. It's strong on the world-wide denomination; less on the US.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great historyBy Cole OsborneGreat history; great resource; great movement. An extremely valuable resource for anyone involved with the SCM
