THE 5 CATALYSTS OF A DISCIPLE-MAKING SMALL GROUP

Randy WollfAssociate Professor of Leadership and Practical Theology

and Director of MinistryLift at MB Seminary

What is your small group like?

The 5 Catalysts of a Disciple-making Small Group

Catalyst #1 - Pray

Percent of Groups that Saw People

Brought to Christ in Past 9 Months:

83% vs. 19%0

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Strong vs. Weak Prayer Life

What does a praying small group leader do?

The 5 Catalysts of a Disciple-making Small Group

Catalyst #2 - Reach

Percent of Groups that Saw at Least One

Person Brought to Christ in the Past Six Months:

90% vs. 11%0

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Strong vs. Weak Outreach

How do small group leaders reach out?

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Catalyst #3 - Empower

Percent of Groups thatMultiplied or Sent Out

New Leaders:

62% vs. 27%

Strong vs. Weak Empowering

What does empowerment

look like?

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Catalyst #4 - Care

Percent of Groups thatAdded Four or More

Members Since Starting:

44% vs. 18%

Strong vs. Weak Caring

How do we do life together?

“If you want to experience deeper community in your small group, you should make it an open group that actively reaches

out to others.” (Small Groups – Big Impact, p. 37).

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Cultural Elements:

1. Equipping

2. Prayer

3. Coaching

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How does coaching help a small group

ministry?

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