Many churches struggle with the questions addressed in this timely and encouraging book. Michael Mack shows it's not a matter of "either-or" but "both-and." He proposes a synergistic model of a full-service church in which both small groups and Sunday school provide multiple entry points to involve members and reach outsiders. The effect of multiple ministries is greater than the sum of the individual parts working independent of each other.The Synergy Church provides insightful research, clear charts, and practical help for lay members and church leaders who aren't content treading water.

The Synergy Church: A Strategy for Integrating Small Groups and Sunday School

Religion & Spirituality

MacK, Michael C.

Christian Books & Bibles

Baker Pub Group

This cell agenda book contains six lessons for groups that will introduce cell leadership in such a way as to develop each member into a leader of a new group. Each week's lesson contains detailed instructions for the group leader, a weekly devotional, helpful notes for each question, "between the meeting" options for follow-up activities, and a weekly scripture memory verse, based on the week's topic. What makes this book powerful is the author's unique way of explaining that healthy small groups are like healthy families. There are spiritual parents and spiritual children, and the goal is not to divorce and split up the family, but help the spiritual children mature to the point that they want to move out of the house and start a spiritual family of their own. Many small group members who complete the six sessions come to the conclusion that they have maintained a concept of group life that is completely unhealthy and must be discarded. Yes, this book is powerful stuff to move complacent members into ministry and mission!

Moving Forward

Touch Outreach Ministries

Is your small group healthy? Is it thriving, surviving, or declining? Is your group missional or in maintenance mode? Do you want answers to these questions? How about a viable plan of action for the future of you group? This book contains a revealing small group health evaluation and principles that will help you determine and increase your group's level of health in seven vital areas: - Christ-centered Community - Overflowing Leadership - Shared Leadership - Proactive Leadership - Authentic Community - Ministry to Others - Discipling Environment In SMALL GROUP VITAL SIGNS, you'll gain a new appreciation for the way Mike Mack explains why each of the areas above are critical to your group's health. His helpful stories, biblical principles, and practical ideas for health and vitality will help you and your group grow in each area. If you've wondered why some small groups thrive and their leaders seem so energized and happy, you'll discover it in this revealing book-and learn how to become this kind of leader!

Small Group Vital Signs

Your small group can do what Jesus’ did: Change the World! This book is designed for anyone who hosts, facilitates, or leads a group, whether you’ve just started or need a refresher. You’ll learn more than how to facilitate a great meeting, however. Michael C. Mack shares what makes a GREAT small group, and it all starts with the heart traits of the leader. “To equip ordinary people to courageously lead extraordinary small groups.” This is the mission of Michael C. Mack and his ministry, Small Group Leadership (www.smallgroupleadership.com). Mike has written profusely about discipleship, community, and mission for more than 25 years in small group ministry. He founded SmallGroups.com in 1995 and has served as a small group point leader in several churches across the U.S.

World's Greatest Small Group: 7 Powerful Traits of a Life-Changing Leader

Religious Studies

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Do your groups need new life? Does your ministry need a spark? This book will renew your heart, refocus your priorities, and recharge your ministry as a small group leader! Powerful small group leaders share a common trait: they possess a passionate heart for God. They know their priorities and know that time with Him always tops the list. Each has a heart of brokenness before God ... a heart that is called to serve others, and a heart that pours out the love of Christ to others. If you are tired and need a spiritual boost, this book will lead you to the Source of life. And if you want to move from good to great in small group leadership, this book will take you deeper into the heart of God and help you grow. This resource has multiple uses: private reflection, group leader training, and one-on-one coaching. Each chapter includes powerful "Heart to Heart" questions that will turn theory into practice for you.

Leading from the Heart: A Small Group Leader's Guide to a Passionate Ministry