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Bibliography on Small Group Ministry

Adler, Ron, and Neil Towne. Looking Out/Looking In: Interpersonal Communication. 6th ed. Fort Worth, Tex.: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1990.

Arnold, Jeffrey. The Big Book on Small Groups. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1992.

Banks, Robert. Paul"s Idea of Community: The Early House Churches in Their Historical Setting. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1989.

Barker, Steve, et al. Good Things Come in Small Groups. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1985.

Beebe, Steven A., and John T. Masterson. Communicating in Small Groups: Principles and Practices. 4th ed. New York: HarperCollins, 1993.

Branick, Vincent. The House Church in the Writings of Paul. Wilmington, Del.: Glazier, 1989.

Building a Small Groups Program from the Bottom Up. Menlo Park, Calif.: Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, 1990.

Cho, Paul Yonggi. Successful Home Cell Groups. Plainfield, N.J.: Logos International, 1981.

Clarke, Jean Illsley. Who, Me Lead a Group? Minneapolis, Minn.: Winston Press, 1984.

Coleman, Lyman. Serendipity Training Manual for Groups. Littleton, Colo.: Serendipity House, 1992.

Corey, Marianne Schneider, and Gerald Corey. Groups: Process and Practice. 4th ed. Pacific Grove, Calif.: Brooks-Cole, 1992.

Dibbert, Michael T., and Frank B. Wichern. Growth Groups: A Key to Christian Fellowship and Spiritual Maturity in the Church. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 1985.

Ellas, John W. Church Growth Through Groups: Strategies for Varying Levels of Christian Community. Searcy, Ariz.: Resource Publications, 1990.

Finney, John. Groups: Asking the Right Questions. Nottingham, U.K.: Grove Books, 1985.

Gaede, S.D. Belonging: Our Need for Community in Church and Family. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 1985.

Galloway, Dale. The Small Group Book: The Practical Guide for Nurturing Christians and Building Churches. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Baker Book House, 1995.

_______. 20/20 Vision: How To Create a Successful Church with Lay Leaders and Cell Groups. Portland, Oreg.: Scott, 1986.

George, Carl F. Prepare Your Church for the Future. Tarrytown, N.Y.: Revell, 1991.

George, Carl F., with Warren Bird. Nine Keys to Effective Small Group Leadership. Mansfield, Pa.: Kingdom Publishing, 1997.

Gorman, Julie. A Training Manual for Small Group Leaders. Wheaton, Ill.: Victor Press, 1991.

Hadaway, C. Kirk, et al. Home Cell Groups and House Churches. Nashville, Tenn.: Broadman Holman, 1987.

Hamlin, Judy. The Small Group Leaders Training Course: Trainer"s Manual and Participant"s Manual. Colorado Springs, Colo.: NavPress, 1990.

Hanson, Paul D. The People Called: The Growth of Community in the Bible. San Francisco, Calif.: Harper & Row, 1986.

Hestenes, Roberta. Building Christian Community Through Small Groups. Pasadena, Calif.: Fuller Seminary, 1985.

________. Turning Committees into Communities. Colorado Springs, Colo.: NavPress, 1991.

Hipp, Jeanne. How To Start and Grow Small Groups in Your Church. Monrovia, Calif.: Church Growth, 1989.

Icenogle, Gareth Weldon. Growth Groups Handbook I. Dallas, Tex.: Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 1985.

________. Growth Groups Handbook II. Dallas, Tex.: Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 1989.

Johnson, David W., and Frank P. Johnson. Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills. 4th ed. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice Hall, 1991.

Mallison, John. Growing Christians in Small Groups. Sydney, Australia: Scripture Union, 1989.

McBride, Neal F. How To Lead Small Groups. Colorado Springs, Colo.: NavPress, 1990.

McIntosh, Gary, and Rodney Dean. How To Start or Evaluate Your Small Group Ministry. Forrest, Va.: Church Growth Institute, 1991.

Meier, Paul, et al. Filling the Holes in Our Souls: Caring Groups That Build Lasting Relationships. Chicago, Ill.: Moody Press, 1992.

Meyer, Richard C. One Anothering: Biblical Building Blocks for Small Groups. San Diego, Calif.: LuraMedia, 1990.

Miller, Sherod, et al. Connecting with Self and Others. Littleton, Colo.: Interpersonal Communication Programs, 1988.

Napier, Rodney W., and Matti K. Gershenfeld. Groups: Theory and Experience. 4th ed. Boston, Mass.: Houghton Mifflin, 1989.

Neighbour, Ralph. Where Do We Go From Here? A Guide for the Cell Group Church. Houston, Tex.: Touch Publications, 1990.

Nichols, Ron, et al. Good Things Come in Small Groups. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1985.

O"Halloran, James. Signs of Hope: Developing Small Christian Communities. Maryknoll, N.Y.: Orbis Books, 1991.

Ott, E. Stanley. The Vibrant Church: A People-Building Plan for Congregational Health. Ventura, Calif.: Regal Books, 1989.

Peace, Richard. Small Group Evangelism: A Training Program for Reaching Out with the Gospel. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1985.

Peck, M. Scott. The Different Drum: Community Making and Peace. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1987.

Plueddemann, Jim and Carol. Pilgrims in Progress: Growing Through Groups. Wheaton, Ill.: Harold Shaw, 1990.

Rothwell, J. Dan. In Mixed Company: Small Group Communication. Philadelphia, Harcourt Brace, 1992.

Seemuth, David P. How Dynamic Is Your Small Group? Seven Keys To Improving Your Small Group Dynamics. Wheaton, Ill.: Victor Books, 1991.

Slocum, Robert. Maximize Your Ministry. Colorado Springs, Colo.: NavPress, 1990.

Smith, Kenwyn, and David Berg. Paradoxes of Group Life: Understanding Conflict, Paralysis, and Movement in Group Dynamics. San Francisco, Calif.: Jossey-Bass, 1990.

Springle, Pat, and Richard Price. Rapha"s Handbook for Group Leaders. Houston, Tex.: Rapha Publishing, 1993.

Watson, David Lowes. Covenant Discipleship: Christian Formation Through Mutual Accountability. Nashville, Tenn.: Discipleship Resources, 1991.

Williams, Dan. Seven Myths About Small Groups. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1991.