One woman in her late 40s talks of finding a safe place to be able to explore her own spirituality and in doing so to find the strength to confront a negative side of herself which she had chosen to bury deep within for years. A young woman experiences a profound sense of connectedness to the other members of a discussion group, thereby opening up her feelings of love and compassion. There is also something transformative about the experience of participating in a small group when prayer plays a central role, and when honesty and integrity are encouraged. Whatever activity is the focus of a small group, something happens that seems to suggest the healing power of God's activity. Relies on small groups, usually 3 to 15 people.
Some groups limit participation.
For example, they may limit membership to 12 people. Other groups are more flexible as to how many people participate. Nevertheless, the groups are always small. Emphasizes groups . The success of the group depends on the fulfilling participation of all who take part in the group experience.