Church Growth

Discipleship Groups

A CHURCH GROWTH CELL GROUP MINISTRY

This small group program builds community, strengthens congregational leadership and facilitates church growth. Discipleship Groups gather to pray, study and share in order to be more faithful ministers in their daily life and work. Group members discuss ministry situations and concerns members encounter is daily life and engage in theological reflection. These groups become centers of pastoral support in congregations. They undergird the minstry of small congregations and assist large congregations in building community and personal relationships. These groups are especially helpful in integrating newcomers into congregational life.

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Inviting Grace

GENTLE EVANGELISM AND RADICAL HOSPITALITY

This multi-faceted compilation of resouces leads your congregation in exploring evangelism, moving beyond unhelpful preconceptions and allowing participants to embrace a definition and practice of sharing the Good News that is authentic to who they are. Each component can be used as a “stand-alone” unit, or it may be used in its entirety as a year-long program. Inviting Grace utilizes parish meetings, study groups, formation classes, workshops and retreats as tools for moving your congregation toward being a more open, inviting and welcoming community. This resources includes: leadership retreats, three adult education programs and other program elements that can be used in multiple ways.

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New Growth in God's Garden

TRANSFORMING CONGREGATIONS THROUGH MUTUAL MINISTRY

by Margaret A. Babcock

New Growth in God's Garden combines theological reflection on mutual ministry with practical helps for congregational leaders. This book is chock-full of ways you can transform your congregation by expanding the ministry team.

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New Growth in God's Garden e-Book

TRANSFORMING CONGREGATIONS THROUGH MUTUAL MINISTRY

by Margaret A. Babcock

New Growth in God's Garden combines theological reflection on mutual ministry with practical helps for congregational leaders. This book is chock-full of ways you can transform your congregation by expanding the ministry team.

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