Group Type=Group Activity
Small groups are often defined by their main activity. This is a good approach, but let me offer my alternative.
Before deciding on a specific activity for your group, think through the central reason for which the group exists.
- Process-oriented groups focus on the spiritual and/or social relationships among the members. What the group does is secondary.
- Content-oriented groups meet to study or discuss a biblical passage or topic. Little time is spent dealing with group dynamics.
- Task-oriented groups meet to accomplish a purpose. The reason for meeting is why the group exists.
- Need-oriented groups, sometimes called support groups, offer common understanding and encouragement.
Adapted from How to Lead Small Groups by Neal F. McBride. © 1990 by Neal F. McBride. All Rights Reserved.
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