Small Groups Foster Thriving Church Communities Presentation

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Church CommunitiesChurch Communities

2. •Today, many churches, including His Hands Church in
Woodstock, Georgia, have adopted a practice of
encouraging members to form small groups, which meet
on a regular basis. Small group ministries help create a
strong sense of church community and can facilitate
improved communications. At His Hands Church, special
groups for men, women, and couples help members build
relationships with each other.

3. •Ministers and church leaders note that small groups can
offer welcoming faces that make a large church
community seem small. In addition, groups often provide
essential support to members during any personal crisis
period. Moreover, small groups can be positive forces for
evangelical outreach and create a thriving network of
group members who enjoy volunteering together to
support church initiatives.

4. •Some churches tap into small groups when they need to
keep members informed about high-priority church
issues. For these and many other reasons, small groups
will continue to be a vital part of many church
communities.