Description
Lifeway Research believes that ongoing Bible study groups create environments that promote relationship and connection. To learn more, they have conducted a comprehensive and informative analysis on adult small group culture in churches. This article provides a concise summary of some of the key findings from that State of Groups research, naming the 6 most common barriers that keep Sunday attendees from joining groups (and what leaders can do about each.)
Features
- Llink to 2024 State of Groups research study summary and complete report findings
- Links to related resources
- Data backed article
Practical Applications
- Use this article to bridge the gap between Sunday worship attendance and small group participation, learning a framework for diagnosing why people hesitate to join and solutions that can be applied immediately.
- As a small group leader, use the insights to justify providing childcare, training facilitators to reduce vulnerability fears, and sharing testimonies during services to normalize the group experience.
