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Review“I sincerely believe this book has the power to redefine small group ministry. With brilliance Brad unearths the theology behind micro-Christian communities, clarifies the role and realities of the gospel, and vividly describes the system, infrastructure, and strategy that Mars Hill has, through trial and error, found to be most effective. If your goal is to create gospel-centered small groups that make Jesus known on the streets, cul-de-sacs, and neighborhoods where God placed you to do ministry read this book, reflect on this book, and make it your guide for doing groups.”-Rick Howerton, author, Destination Community: Small-Group Ministry Manual“In a rare combination Brad House bridges the biblical and theological underpinnings of small groups and presents practical ‘how-to's.’ He explains why smaller communities are imperative to the health of the individual and the church then goes on to explain from bottom to top how to make it work in your church. Free of clichés and stereotypes, Brad takes a fresh look at an ancient concept!”-Bill Search, Small Groups Pastor, Southeast Community Church; author, Simple Small Groups“In the 20th century multitudes of churches grew through attractional evangelism and Sunday school classes on their property. In the 21st century newer and growing churches focus missionally on community groups not in educational buildings but in the homes of believers scattered in the neighborhoods all around a church's region. This is a good thing. Pastor Brad House has written a fantastic book to help conventional, transitional, and emerging churches to live out the gospel in community. Read your Bible, then read this, and then go reach your neighbors.”-Alvin L. Reid, Professor of Evangelism and Student Ministry, Bailey Smith Chair of Evangelism, Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryCommunity within the church today is hemorrhaging. Attention spans are dwindling, noise levels are increasing, and we can't seem to find time for real relationships.The answer to such social fragmentation can be found in small groups, and yet the majority of small groups?at least in the traditional sense?are often not the intentional, transformational community we really want and need. Somehow we need to get our groups off life support and into authentic community.Pastor Brad House helps us to re-imagine what gospel-centered community looks like and shares from his experience leading and reproducing healthy small groups. With wisdom and candor, House challenges us to think carefully about our own groups and to take steps toward cultivating communities that are able to glorify Jesus, bless one another, and participate in the mission of God.About the AuthorBrad House serves as executive pastor of ministries at Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of Community: Taking Your Small Groups off Life Support. He and his wife, Jill, have four children.Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.CommunityTaking Your Small Group Off Life SupportBy Brad House Good News PublishersCopyright © 2011 Brad HouseAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-1-4335-2306-9ContentsACKNOWLEDGMENTS, 13,LIST OF CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS, 15,DIAGNOSIS: AN INTRODUCTION, 17,PART ONE THE FOUNDATION: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR LIFE, 27,1 IMAGE, 31,2 BODY, 45,3 OWNERSHIP, 65,PART TWO HEALTH PLAN: REDEFINING COMMUNITY GROUPS, 83,4 COMMUNITY, 87,5 NEIGHBORHOOD, 105,6 SPACES, 127,7 RHYTHMS, 147,8 STRUCTURE, 171,PART THREE TREATMENT: EFFECTING CHANGE IN YOUR GROUPS, 191,9 REPENTANCE, 193,10 BOOT CAMP, 207,11 HISTORY, 223,APPENDIX, 229,GROUP PLAN,NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, 231,COMMUNITY GROUP REPLICATION PLAN, 232,JOB DESCRIPTION: COMMUNITY GROUP LEADER, 234,JOB DESCRIPTION: COMMUNITY GROUP COACH, 236,JOB DESCRIPTION: HEAD COACH/COMMUNITY PASTOR, 238,NOTES, 240,GENERAL INDEX, 246,SCRIPTURE INDEX, 250,CHAPTER 1IMAGETHE GOALLet me begin by acknowledging that building gosp
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Review“I sincerely believe this book has the power to redefine small group ministry. With brilliance Brad unearths the theology behind micro-Christian communities, clarifies the role and realities of the gospel, and vividly describes the system, infrastructure, and strategy that Mars Hill has, through trial and error, found to be most effective. If your goal is to create gospel-centered small groups that make Jesus known on the streets, cul-de-sacs, and neighborhoods where God placed you to do ministry read this book, reflect on this book, and make it your guide for doing groups.”-Rick Howerton, author, Destination Community: Small-Group Ministry Manual“In a rare combination Brad House bridges the biblical and theological underpinnings of small groups and presents practical ‘how-to's.’ He explains why smaller communities are imperative to the health of the individual and the church then goes on to explain from bottom to top how to make it work in your church. Free of clichés and stereotypes, Brad takes a fresh look at an ancient concept!”-Bill Search, Small Groups Pastor, Southeast Community Church; author, Simple Small Groups“In the 20th century multitudes of churches grew through attractional evangelism and Sunday school classes on their property. In the 21st century newer and growing churches focus missionally on community groups not in educational buildings but in the homes of believers scattered in the neighborhoods all around a church's region. This is a good thing. Pastor Brad House has written a fantastic book to help conventional, transitional, and emerging churches to live out the gospel in community. Read your Bible, then read this, and then go reach your neighbors.”-Alvin L. Reid, Professor of Evangelism and Student Ministry, Bailey Smith Chair of Evangelism, Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryCommunity within the church today is hemorrhaging. Attention spans are dwindling, noise levels are increasing, and we can't seem to find time for real relationships.The answer to such social fragmentation can be found in small groups, and yet the majority of small groups?at least in the traditional sense?are often not the intentional, transformational community we really want and need. Somehow we need to get our groups off life support and into authentic community.Pastor Brad House helps us to re-imagine what gospel-centered community looks like and shares from his experience leading and reproducing healthy small groups. With wisdom and candor, House challenges us to think carefully about our own groups and to take steps toward cultivating communities that are able to glorify Jesus, bless one another, and participate in the mission of God.About the AuthorBrad House serves as executive pastor of ministries at Sojourn Community Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of Community: Taking Your Small Groups off Life Support. He and his wife, Jill, have four children.Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.CommunityTaking Your Small Group Off Life SupportBy Brad House Good News PublishersCopyright © 2011 Brad HouseAll rights reserved.ISBN: 978-1-4335-2306-9ContentsACKNOWLEDGMENTS, 13,LIST OF CHARTS AND DIAGRAMS, 15,DIAGNOSIS: AN INTRODUCTION, 17,PART ONE THE FOUNDATION: BUILDING BLOCKS FOR LIFE, 27,1 IMAGE, 31,2 BODY, 45,3 OWNERSHIP, 65,PART TWO HEALTH PLAN: REDEFINING COMMUNITY GROUPS, 83,4 COMMUNITY, 87,5 NEIGHBORHOOD, 105,6 SPACES, 127,7 RHYTHMS, 147,8 STRUCTURE, 171,PART THREE TREATMENT: EFFECTING CHANGE IN YOUR GROUPS, 191,9 REPENTANCE, 193,10 BOOT CAMP, 207,11 HISTORY, 223,APPENDIX, 229,GROUP PLAN,NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN, 231,COMMUNITY GROUP REPLICATION PLAN, 232,JOB DESCRIPTION: COMMUNITY GROUP LEADER, 234,JOB DESCRIPTION: COMMUNITY GROUP COACH, 236,JOB DESCRIPTION: HEAD COACH/COMMUNITY PASTOR, 238,NOTES, 240,GENERAL INDEX, 246,SCRIPTURE INDEX, 250,CHAPTER 1IMAGETHE GOALLet me begin by acknowledging that building gosp
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Returns are easy, simply contact us and send your item to our returns center for fast processing. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap! |
You get a full 30 days to return your item to us. If it doesn't fit, it breaks, you've changed your mind or for no reason whatsoever simply send it back to us and we'll cheerfully refund you 100% of your order. |
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Returns are easy, simply contact us for a returns number and send your item to our returns centre for fast processing. We'll get you a replacement or refund in a snap! |
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In the unlikely event that you find your item cheaper at another online store, just let us know and we'll beat the competitor's pricing hands-down. |
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We insist that you love everything you buy from us. If you're unhappy for any reason whatsoever, just let us know and we'll bend over backwards to make things right again. |
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Ordering from Biblestore is 100% safe and secure so you can rest easy. Your personal details are never shared, sold or rented to anyone either. |