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Creating Community by Andy Stanley, Bill Willits

kylepotter's review

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4.0

This book sets up thoughtful questions for leaders planning small group ministry. I recommend using the questions at the end of each chapter, then reading the text to make sense of any that you don't understand. The opening chapters on why people should want friendships is skippable.

christopherchandler's review

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5.0

Clear philosophy for creating small groups that multiple. It's a little older and I know NP has changed some of their philosophy on groups so I'd love to see an update.

badassmama's review

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3.0

This is most relevant to building a particular form of church culture, but I found it incredibly inspiring for building the sort of community I want in API Seattle, the parenting organization I lead.

lydiajlong's review

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informative fast-paced

3.75

“Jesus is saying that the credibility of his life and message in the eyes of the unbelievers is dependent upon the way we as followers relate with one another. Somehow their belief and our behavior are connected.”

Quick read and straightforward. Definitely would recommend to new small group directors or those stepping into small group ministry. Definitely feels like it was written over a decade ago, but lots of timeless truths and questions you can ask of your own strategy and mission. 
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