Companions in Christ: A Small-Group Experience in Spiritual Formation : Getting Started

by Gerrit Scott Dawson (Editor)

NS - 1 NEW, LARGE SOFTCOVER BOOKLET

Paperback

First published May 1, 2001

Reviews

[Terri Milstead · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was the basis for a fabulous study I facilitated with a very Biblically sized group of 12. We did not meet for as long each week as the leader’s guide suggested, but I found all of the materials there to be very easily adaptable to our group and timeframe. Looking forward to having a closing retreat (also in the leader’s guide) in early June and seeing what is next for the group as a whole and as individuals.

[cj Clarke · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book for a small group building discipleship and accountability. Have been participant and leader, but as a layperson, I don't feel I did the program justice as leader. It really needs trained clergyto lead to get the most out of it.
I took the course in 2001-2002. There were not all the additional books and supplemental materials then. It was led by the pastor of our church, and was an intimate group of 8 participants which grew into a family. A wonderful program!

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

26-week study in "spiritual formation." Great group, good enough book. For us, a wonderful way to get close to a group of people and involved at a new church.

[Addie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My good rating is a credit to my facilitator and my fellow companions in Christ who make up my small group. It’s an honor to go through this study with them and I expect the group cohesion affects the experience of this work. (I can’t imagine this being an effective read alone and wouldn’t suggest doing this read without a group.)

[Jon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my introduction to the small group experience. It was a sponsored study at my church. Next to Rick Warren's model in The Purpose Driven Life, this was my foundation for forming, leading and maintaining covenant/small groups.

[Jjaekley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've not read every page of this book, though I've looked it over carefully and received good reviews from several friends. I'm looking forward to leading a small group through the first 4 segments this fall and spring. We will be meeting on average, twice a month, so we'll see how that goes.

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful guide to growing closer to God through small group experience. Can't wait to do a new group again in the fall!