Relationships within a church can be contentious and debilitating. That's why the pastor must find ways to encourage a spirit of love and respect. Small groups are an excellent way to do this. Jesus was always interested in the whole person. He saw their needs and responded to that neediness.
Many churches have no systematic approach to involving their members in small groups.
Such groups, when they reach the size of 10, should be divided, thus multiplying the effort. Yes, but that is the role of the cultivator or gardener pastor. The fruit, when harvested, will last for eternity. Arrows of ministry hitting their targets One way to look at ministry is to use four directional arrows as the model and then consider four cultural hungers they are designed to hit. First, there is the UP arrow of meaningful worship.