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Izgraivanjehrianskezajednice
Sluba malih grupa u
Crkvi adventista sedmog danadanas
Uvek ima j edno mesto
za tebe
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1. Male grupe: Deoplana za Bojecarstvo
2. Mala grupa kojamenja ivot : neke
definicije 3. Prioriteti malegrpe: klju za rast
4. Sastanci malegrupe i njen ivot
5. Cilj malih grupa:svetost i etva
6. Rukovoenje malimgrupama7. Razvijanje mreemalih grupa8. Odravanje mree
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Izgraivanje
hrianskezajednice
SESSION EIGHT
MAINTAINING THE SMALL GROUPNETWORK
Uvek ima j edno mesto
za tebe
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Small Groups Are
Living things how can wekeep themgrowing?
We cant!
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2. Focus on HealthWe are often sofocused onFRUIT that wefail to considerthe ROOT thatproduces the
SHOOT
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2. Focus on HealthWe are often sofocused onFRUIT that wefail to considerthe ROOT thatproduces the
SHOOT which produces the
FRUIT!
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8 Characteristics ofHealthy Churches(Schwartz)
Empowering Gift-oriented
Passionate Functional Inspiring
Holistic Need-oriented Loving
Ministry
SpiritualityStructuresWorship
Small GroupsEvangelismRelationships
Leadership
Excellent criteria for an occasional small grouphealth check too!
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It Makes a Difference!
Leadership
Ministry
Spirituality
Structures
Relationships
Small groups
Evangelism
Worship service
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decliningchurches
growingchurches
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Leadership
Ministry
Structures
Small groups
Relationships
Evangelism
Worship service
Growing anddecliningchurchesvarysignificantly
in all eightqualityareas
Spirituality
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3. Multiply Leaders - the Key toReproducing Groups
Every person aleader
Leadershipdevelopment apriority of Jesus
Need for trainingand nurture ofleaders
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Leaders Leading Leaders
Remember theJethroleadershipprinciple
Leaders of 10
Supervising pastor
Leaders of 50
Leaders of 100
Leaders of 500
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5. Keep it Interesting
Be creative Provide variety Have fun on the journey
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6. Be Prepared to Take
Difficult Decisions Confrontdifficult people
Close or re-formdisfunctionalgroups
Learn frommistakes: failureis part ofsuccess
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But Small Groups Should be More
than Just Alive and Growing They should
be on fire how can wekeep them
burning...?
withoutburning out?
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How Can We Keep
the Fire Burning?We cant! But wemustnt quench iteither!
Quench not the Spirit.( KJV)Do not put out the Spirits fire. (NIV)
I Thessalonians 5:19
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1. Check the Core Values
Is Jesus at the centre? Is every member in ministry?
Is every member growing? Is this a genuinely lovingcommunity? Do actionssupport words?
Do we love the lost?
Do we take accountabilityseriously?
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I Give Up!
2. Understand the
Change Process
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3. Watch for Signs of Overload
Are relationships atevery level inharmony withEphesians 4:29-32?
Are the people whocant say no sayingyes too often?
Are leadersreceiving adequatesupport?
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4. Keep an Eye on the Family
Is family/personal/ social lifeneglected? Are children and elderly included in
the group network?
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5. Give Prayer Priority
Alone
Do not beanxious aboutanything, but ineverything, by
prayer and petition, with
thanksgiving, present yourrequests to GodPhilippians 4:6 Together
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6. Believe the Promise
When we haveentire, whole-heartedconsecration to theservice of Christ, Godwill recognise the
fact by an outpouringof His Spirit withoutmeasure (Evangelism. page 699).
