Tired of reading books by pastors of large churches who could put a stick in the mud and it would grow a fruit-bearing tree in a week? Exhausted with doing ministry the same way, expecting different results? Exasperated by the lack of ownership among the members of your existing groups? Then this book is for you! Pulling no punches, Neighbour diagnoses the problems surrounding small group and cell group ministry in America today, offering practical suggestions that work.

Table of Contents:

Introduction & Definition of a holistic small group

1 - The naked truth about the American Church: The heart of the house is dead

2 - The naked truth about lead pastors: attitudes and strategies that bastardize the nature of holistic small groups

3 - The naked truth about implementation strategies: common mistakes that promote lethargy and small group closure

4 - The naked truth about relational discipleship: the American church doesn t do it

5 - The naked truth about small group leadership: it s time to breakwith tradition

6 - The naked truth about intergenerational small groups: children are your most powerful small group members

7 - The naked truth about small group-driven churches: guiding principles that produce healthy small groups

Appendices & End Notes

The Appendices contain a lead pastor's personal assessment for relational ministry; a small group leader's personal assessment for continued development and growth; and an agenda for a small group to use for an hour of prayer.