Adult Small Groups -- Stability vs. Growth

There's a new and relevant-to-this-blog article today in the UM Reporter about Adult Small Groups.

http://www.unitedmethodistreporter.com/2013/01/a-fresh-look-at-small-groups/

They're encouraging people to not stay in the same small group (whether Sunday School class or Bible study or whatever) because your needs change.

What do you think? I think that especially in a bigger church having a small group that you're close to over time (so they know about the good and bad things that have happened, not just the recent stuff) is important. That's what makes it feel more like family.

Some Links While You Wait....

The outline and notes from the Clinton District session on Diapers to Dentures is coming soon (probably Monday night, 1/14/2013).

In the meantime, here are some links to related articles from the United Methodist Reporter:

* Tips for Senior Adults Greeting Young Families: http://www.unitedmethodistreporter.com/2013/01/aging-well-tips-for-seniors-on-greeting-young-visitors-in-church/

* The Gift of Time for Senior Adults: http://www.unitedmethodistreporter.com/2012/11/aging-well-seniors-need-more-than-our-quick-and-easy-gifts/

* UM Women's Author Publishes New Study: http://www.unitedmethodistreporter.com/2012/10/a-voice-of-our-own-can-new-author-fill-gap-for-um-women/

* Changing of Older Adult Population: http://www.unitedmethodistreporter.com/2012/10/older-adult-label-doesnt-work-for-aging-boomers/

* Call to Address Aging Population: http://www.unitedmethodistreporter.com/2012/10/older-adult-conference-urges-churches-to-address-aging-population/

* Helping Youth Hear the Call to Ministry: http://www.unitedmethodistreporter.com/2012/09/kansas-church-helps-youth-discern-call-to-ministry/

* Listening to Bridge Generational Divide: http://www.unitedmethodistreporter.com/2012/10/aging-well-listening-can-help-bridge-generational-divide/