Includes index.

Part 1. Before you begin your group. You are part of God's plan : discovering your purpose -- Your role in God's plan : giving your group purpose -- It starts with you : your plan and your group's plan -- Where two or three gather : gathering your friends -- Part 2. What to do in your group. Fellowship : it all starts with biblical community : build a foundation for health and balance -- Fellowship : practical suggestions : how to build a strong foundation -- Discipleship : encouraging spiritual growth in your members : developing your members -- Discipleship : practical suggestions : how to develop your members -- Ministry : guiding members into opportunities to serve : mobilizing your members from sitting to serving -- Ministry : practical suggestions : how to mobilize your members -- Evangelism : reaching beyond your group : how to reach others -- Evangelism : practical suggestions : how to reach out -- Worship : experiencing the presence of God : how to experience God moments in your group -- Worship : practical suggestions : how to experience God moments -- Part 3. Keeping your group focused. How to keep your group on track : obstacles and opportunities for growth -- It continues with you! : how God uses ordinary people in extraordinary ways.

"Steve Gladen, pastor of small groups at Saddleback Church for more than a decade, takes you step-by-step toward a healthy, dynamic group with focus and purpose. For the new small group leader, the seasoned leader who feels their small group lacks purpose, or the leader who is itching to move their small group to the next level, Leading Small Groups with Purpose is the road map to follow. Every chapter includes ideas that you can implement immediately, as well as ways to shape your small group over time. With Gladen's expert help, you will define success clearly, develop a personal leadership plan, invite members into your group, and help members fulfill the Great Commission and the Great Commandment." -- Publisher description.