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Developing a Small Group Strategy

Discover essential strategies for developing a successful small group ministry at your church. This resource, presented by Bob Mayfield of the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma, emphasizes the importance of defining the purpose of small groups—whether for Bible study, fellowship, or outreach. It explores various models like Home Groups, Sunday School, and Meta-church, weighing their pros and cons. Learn how to lead effectively with lay leadership, set expectations, and equip leaders with growth principles essential for fostering a thriving small group environment.

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Developing a Small Group Strategy

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  1. Developing a SmallGroup Strategy Bob Mayfield Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma Church Planting Conference

  2. Contact info email: bmayfield@bgco.org facebook: Bob Mayfield twitter: bobmayfield

  3. Purpose Decide on the purpose of your small group ministry What is the purpose of small groups? Small group leaders must understand the purpose of small group ministry

  4. Purpose Bible study? Fellowship? Ministry? Outreach?

  5. Purpose Matthew 28:19, John 20:21, Acts 1:8 Purpose – Make Disciples

  6. 20th Century Mindset of Discipleship Behave – Believe – Belong

  7. 21st Century Mindset of Discipleship Belong – Believe – Become Where does discipleship begin in this model?

  8. Context What model of small groups fits your context? Small Group models • Home Groups • Sunday School • Meta-church • Family groups

  9. Context Pro’s and Con’s of each model Home Groups Sunday School Meta-church Family Groups

  10. Leadership Small groups require lay leadership Lay leaders • Time • Volunteers • Families • Access to training opportunities

  11. Leadership Set expectations of leadership Most leaders will rise to level of expectations What do you expect from your lay leaders? Enlist from expectations!

  12. Equipping • Leaders must learn growth principles (most growth principles are counter-intuitive) • Leadership skills (communication loop) • Ministry and Nurture • Facilitating vs Teaching

  13. Bob Mayfield email: bmayfield@bgco.org facebook: Bob Mayfield twitter: bobmayfield www.bgco.org/missionalresources

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