Is growth good?

Growth is a part of small group ministry. Why? Because so many people are hungry for community, friendship, spiritual growth and an opportunity to use their gifts in service and leadership.

We don't talk about growth in small group ministry because bigger is better. We are forced to look at how we handle growth because when a small group ministry is meeting peoples needs, maintaining a connection with the larger congregation, doing ministry/servince in the larger world, and sharing the ministry within the groups growth is almost guaranteed.

You need to know what you're going to do about it! Growth is a great "problem" to have and a good indicator that your SGM is on a good track.