Episode 158: Starting Small Groups in Your Church Plant
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Small groups are a crucial part of church life. But when should you start them?
In Episode 158 of the NewChurches Q&A Podcast, we’ll talk about small groups best practices. Here’s today’s question:
When is the right time to start small groups at your church?
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- If there is an attendance number that is too small to do small groups ministry
- The philosophy differences pertaining to small groups
- The difference (if any) between small groups and cell groups
Shareable Quotes (#NewChurches):
- “You should start your church from small groups. You don’t start your church and then have small groups.” –@edstetzer
- “You’re not a church with small groups, you’re a church of small groups from the very beginning.” –@edstetzer
- “The beauty of starting with small groups is creating an environment where leaders are developed.” –@danielsangi
- “If you’re going to have a church grow beyond 75 or 100 people you can’t do the functions of a church in a large group gathering.” –@edstetzer
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