Making Small Groups Work

Making Small Groups WorkMaking Small Groups Work:
What Every Small Group Leader Needs to Know

By Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend (Zondervan, 2003)

This book provides small-group leaders with everything they need to know to help their small group of any kind. It’s an operating system for small groups. You’ll get the most out of your group, no matter your topic, from divorce recovery to marriage enrichment, from grief recovery to spiritual formation—grow spiritually, emotionally and relationally.

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James P. Long
James P. Longhttp://JamesPLong.com

James P. Long is the editor of Outreach magazine and is the author of a number of books, including Why Is God Silent When We Need Him the Most?

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