Podcast Episode #013
SUBSCRIBE: iTunes • RSS • Stitcher • TuneIn Radio • Google Play
I recently addressed the importance of aligning your small groups to the direction of the church. It was something that I struggled with as a pastor. I didn’t know what our classes were going through in their studies. They could have easily been going in a different direction than the church was headed, and I would have never known. This is a critical issue in the church, and it’s also a fine line for a pastor to walk. He shouldn’t be dictatorial about what is studied in the small groups, but he does need to be informed and needs to set the vision and direction of the small groups.
We address five dangers of not having your small groups aligned with the vision of the church. Those dangers are:
- Because preaching is held to a higher standard, the perception becomes that the small group teaching is just not that important.
- The vision of the church could be distracted or derailed.
- It opens the door for heretical teaching.
- It takes away from the unity of the church.
- It does not allow for strategic teaching.
Episode Sponsor
This week’s podcast is brought to you by Discipleship in Context. Discipleship in Context creates truly custom Bible studies for churches like yours that perfectly reflect your vision, ministry goals, and community context. For more information, visit DiscipleshipInContext.com.
Feedback
If you have a question you would like answered on the show, fill out the form on the podcast page here at ThomRainer.com. If we use your question, you’ll receive a free autographed copy of I Am a Church Member.
Dr. Rainer, enjoyed your humility, insight and wisdom concerning small groups and using them in a strategic way – thank you my friend.
Nate
Thank you so much Nate. I am honored to have you reading my posts. Best to you and your family.