Gather Us In: Leading Transformational Small Groups

By Angela D. Schaffner

The church can become a place where people want to run to instead of away from during times of suffering. Small groups offer a safe space for individuals to connect meaningfully with one another, and they also provide an environment where relational healing can begin.

This comprehensive guide to leading small groups provides eight strategies for leading transformative small groups, dispels common myths about leading groups, and helps readers understand how groups work and the life stages of a group. The author suggests practical ways to lead groups effectively, using examples from scripture of how Jesus worked to transform people spiritually and emotionally. Gather Us In will equip small-group leaders with wisdom for relating to others, knowledge for helping others talk about their unfolding faith journeys, and confidence in their newly acquired facilitation skills. They will realize they don't need to know all the answers to be able to lead well.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Upper Room Books
• Release date: Jul 1, 2020
• ISBN: 9780835819459

Angela D. Schaffner

Angela Schaffner, PhD, is the author of Revealed: What the Bible Can Teach You About Yourself. A licensed counseling psychologist and eating disorders specialist, Schaffner is also a black belt in Taekwondo. She and her husband have three sons and live in Decatur, Georgia. Schaffner earned her doctorate from Ball State University in Indiana and is an adjunct professor in Mercer University’s clinical medical psychology program. She is an active member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church.

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