Community is Messy: The Perils and Promise of Small Group Ministry

book

by Heather Zempel, InterVarsity Press, IL, 2012

Description

This resource reveals the difficulties of small group ministry, arguing that such challenges are what make the small group a perfect community for growth.

Features

developing community, small group ministry, insights for veteran leaders

Recommended Audience

Clergy and lay leaders

Cost

Purchase as book or e-book

Practical Applications

Prepare new leaders during the process of developing a community by sharing insights from this resource.
Develop a small group ministry that nurtures spiritual growth by studying this resource with leaders.

Updated: January 08, 2025

About the Contributor

Matt Burke

Senior Director of Resource Consulting and Grants

Matt Burke is the senior director of resource consulting and grants for the Center for Congregations. Prior to this role, he also served as the director of the northeast Center for Congregations in Fort Wayne and the Center’s Education Director statewide. Matt has a background in classroom, digital and experiential education and most recently served as the associate director of Learning Science at Kaplan Test Prep. He is passionate about using education to develop deeper faith in congregational participants.

Matt earned a B.A. in Religion from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and his two sons, Silas and Levi. Matt also loves storytelling in films, books and music and finding the intersections of faith and popular culture.

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