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Image: Isabel Pavia | Getty Could Short-Term Groups Be Right for Your Church? Small-groups based on topic or affinity—and a time limit—are an attractive option for some. Mark Ingmire There are many types of small groups: Bible study, fellowship, support, affinity, life stage, and more. Regardless of focus, though, there are only two types of groups: short-term and long-term. Which type works best for your church? Short-term groups begin with a specific end date.
What is your favorite live event you’ve ever attended (e.g., concert, sporting event, musical theater)? Leader note: This is just a fun question that truly helps “break the ice”, so it works well to use early on with new small groups who don’t know each other yet. People don’t have to get too personal and anyone can come up with an answer for it. It tends to spark good, fun discussion because people discover common interests. Plus they may leave group with some great new ideas of fun things to try!
With tears in his eyes, he pulled me aside. My friend's new husband stepped off the dance floor at their wedding reception to tell me something that just couldn't wait. He must've seen the concern on my face—my brow furrowed and mouth agape. "There's no need to be alarmed," he said. "I just wanted to tell you: Please keep doing D-Group forever. None of this would've happened without D-Group.
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