One of the most effective ways for churches to multiply disciples of Jesus and disciplemaking leaders is to start new small groups—particularly ones that reach out to people not currently attending a church.
For assistance in this important area, here are two helpful resources:
– The Importance of Launching New Groups—an article by Thom Rainer at http://thomrainer.com/2013/05/15/the-importance-of-launching-new-groups
– FaithTalk Equipper—GCI’s evangelistic small group resource website at http://faithtalkgroups.blogspot.com/