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Life Cycle of a Small Group

Explore the life cycle of a small group in this session, from its orientation phase through exploration, power/control, emergence, and change. Discover how introducing change prompts a return to the initial phase and celebrate achievements as the group concludes. Delve deeper into the stages with insights from Julie Gorman's book, "Community That Is Christian."

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**Session 4: Life Cycle of a Small Group**

**Introduction:**


Phase 1: Orientation (the first 1-2 meetings of the group)

Phase 2: Exploration Phase (the 2nd-5th meetings of the group)

Phase 3: Power/Control Stage (starts in weeks 4-6 and lasts for approximately 6 weeks)

Phase 4: Emergence (Trust) Stage (begins after 10-12 weeks and can continue for a length of time)

Phase 5: Change (when the group has reached a plateau in growth)

NOTE: whenever you introduce change to the group, the group begins over at phase 1 and begins the life cycle again

Termination:
o Celebrate well what has been accomplished as a group!

For further information on the stages of a group life cycle, see Julie Gorman’s book *Community That Is Christian*

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