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Over the past thirty years there has been a boom in small groups, both in society at large and within the church. From Bible studies to MOPS to Alcoholics Anonymous, it is estimated that four out of ten Americans belong to a small group that meets regularly for the care and support of its members. But are these groups creating true, biblical community, or do they settle for self-focus and...

While community is God’s intended purpose for when his people get together, it is not automatically present, nor can it be created on demand. Community takes time, commonality of commitment, and an openness to the formation of the Spirit. Groups may or may not become wombs for this birth of community among members. When groups are viewed simply as a technique or program, they lose their essence. One author writes, “Most of the current small group activity in the church is not organic but technical
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