Dog Training, Fly Fishing, And Sharing Christ In The 21st Century: Empowering Your Church To Build Community Through Shared Interests

by Ted Haggard

Ted Haggard presents a successful and tested model for a small group ministry here that can be implemented by a church of any size. By enabling members to embrace and capitalize on their own unique abilities, the diverse groups create an environment where people meet mentors that can disciple and guide them. This need-and interest based approach redefines the model for powerful church growth.

Genres: Christian

211 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2002

Reviews

[Amanda]

Read for free market groups research. Used book. I don’t recommend or support Ted Haggard. *Update: also this book just wasn’t good!

[James L. Wallace · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good background material, current challenges and well thought out processes, including a plans that can be deployed at any church, no matter the size, culture, etc. Specifically thought much of the Free-Market cell style group, that I tailored into our small group plan.

[Bryan Reeder · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my favorite book on small groups. Wasn't convinced that this sort of style of groups works. It can create friendships but I wonder how discipleship works.

[Ryne Isaac · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was a little hesitant to read this book when it was suggested to me, both because it is over 10 years old and because of the issues that have arisen around Ted Haggard since it was written. But it is an insightful, helpful and inspiring book about "free market small groups." He lays out a great argument about why loosening control for small groups can maximize their effectiveness. I'm really intrigued by this idea and how it could work in our church context. My only complaint is the book slows a little through the middle when he gets stuck trying to justify "free market" groups because America is a free market society. The book does end with practical steps and suggestions, but wouldn't have minded to see a little more detail.

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yes, I know, Ted Haggard, but this is an excellent book. I really enjoyed how honest and fresh he was with his presentation of the 'free market' idea of small group communities!

[Charlie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book addresses interesting and different ways to run home groups.

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

A much better book on home fellowship groups than others have given it credit for.