Key leaders are part of the process from the beginning, making it more likely they will actively support small group ministry. The specifics of this transition strategy are detailed in Bill Beckham's book The Second Reformation. Bill Hull's T-Net. The martyr approach is represented by the icon of the sword. This approach might also be described as the Genesis mistake.
Some pastors try to do the same thing when starting a small group ministry.
They think that by speaking about the importance of small groups and issuing a call for participation, that they can start groups in their church. Writing a newsletter article announcing small groups before developing the necessary leadership infrastructure. Preaching a sermon or sermon series on the importance of small groups before the groundwork has been laid. Assuming that because a church has one or two small groups, it has a small group system. Conclusion Managing the dynamics of change is one of the most important issues you will face in starting or rebuilding a small groups ministry in your congregation.