When the laity, however, takes this role, the impact is greater. According to a Gallup poll, there are six needs people have today. To have practical help in developing a mature faith Based on the reasons for developing small groups, it is easy to see how small groups provide a means of meeting these needs. A small group is a group of 8 to 12 who people meet regularly to learn and care for each other. The focus of the group plays a significant role in determining the makeup of the participants.
Some groups focus of specific needs for a definite time span.
Others are more general in focus without a preset ending time. For example, a parents of teens group may find participants changing yearly. A single parent group may find the same people attending for several years. While the two groups have a similar focus, the differences in marital status limits the ability to meet together. Other groups designed for spiritual growth and development may find their makeup includes both sexes, married and single adults.