The unique goals of all-female small groups are the healing and individual growth of each woman and the bonding of women in local chapters of women s ministry. This leads to church growth through the increased spiritual health and confidence of the women and the congregation they serve. All-female small groups are often the best way to start a new local chapter of women's ministry. The bonding, healing and spiritual growth allow for harmony as the group tackles projects together.
Small groups prepare women to move in the same direction in the future.
Carl George, a small group expert, says the primary purpose of small groups is koinonea . His secondary purpose is church growth through evangelism and community service. Though we recommend George s training tapes, they must be adapted for women s ministry, as sometimes evangelism and community service need to wait on healing. A healthy women s ministry in each church area strengthens the overall health of that church. Many areas report groundswells of energy and momentum once small groups are in full swing.