Neither are they a clever gimmick to pump up church attendance, nor a panacea for all the ills that confront the Church.
Small groups are a ministry format with a solid Biblical foundation.
There is no better place than a home to meet together with your brothers and sisters in Christ, and invite unbelievers for a relaxed Bible study atmosphere. Spiritual Growth Churches are faced with a dilemma. We overlook the fact that each day people face circumstances that may overwhelm them. We need a fresh way of measuring our health and effectiveness. It is the most strategically significant foundation for evangelism, assimilation, spiritual formation, and leadership development.