Author: Brad House // Publisher: Crossway (2011)

Brad House, one of the pastors at Mars Hill Church in Seattle, WA in 2003 joined the church and shortly there after began to have a significant impact on how community groups at the church functioned.  More often than not, churches do not take the time to really evaluate why and how they are do church on a small scale.  Fortunately for the readers of this book, Brad House does just that.

Small groups are a dying part of the church in America, and probably Evangelicalism today.  A study shows that 18% of 18-23 year olds are currently in a small group.  This book provides not only reasons practically to be in a small group, but also theological reasons to be in a community group.  A foundation in the gospel is of utmost importance.  Brad House helps to do this in this book.

Brad House is very intentional in his writing and how he communicates the plethora of his own study.  This book is a must read for Senior Pastors, community group leaders, and anyone who wants to get more out of their current group or get into a group and make an impact.  I’m looking forward to suggesting and reviewing this book again with community group leaders at my own church.

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