The small group curriculum model has changed very little since Saddleback Church introduced the
HOST small group ministry concept in 2001: ordinary people with HEARTS for unconnected people to OPEN their homes, SERVE a few refreshments, and TURN on the VCR.
We ran up against cultural differences in almost every aspect of congregation life — from worship music to preaching styles, from hospitality ministry to
small group ministry.
We began
a small group ministry, which has attracted a growing number of participants for Sunday and weekly noon and evening discussion series.
We've made a number of course corrections over the years - like adding a mid-week service in the»80s and building
a small group ministry in the»90s.
In my 20s and 30s, I served on several church staffs in roles involving youth, children, singles, women and
small group ministries.
At my church I lead one of
the small group ministries.