NextLevel Online: Adult Discipleship Training for Small Group leaders and Sunday School teachers

Understanding Small Group Systems

In Session 3, participants delve into understanding small group systems, exploring the intricate dynamics and components that shape group interactions. Through an analysis of inputs, throughputs, outputs, and environment, attendees gain insights into the complexities of small group dynamics, enabling them to identify opportunities for growth and address potential barriers within their groups.
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Understanding Small Group Systems

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The vision of Ozark Christian College is to glorify God by evangelizing the lost and edifying Christians worldwide. The mission of Ozark Christian College is to train men and women for Christian service as a degree-granting institution of biblical higher education.

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Understanding Small Group Systems
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Session 3: Understanding Small Group Systems

Reflect on your small groups by using a small group systems theory...recognizing the beauty and complexity of groups.

INPUTS

People! o Characteristics o Personalities o Needs o Attitudes o Values o Abilities o Skills o Knowledge o Stage of Discipleship

Time available Resources available Support (or lack of) from the larger community

THROUGHPUTS

Typical schedule of activities Communication patterns Roles of the members (formal) Behaviors of the members How conflict/solving problems is managed Non-verbal messages between members

OUTPUTS

What is learned by the group members? Did your group complete a task or project together? How do members feel about the group and one another? Are they growing in their discipleship? Are they satisfied by participating in the group?

ENVIRONMENT

Location and space where the group meets Seating arrangement Time of day Temperature, noise, smells, etc.

Reflecting on the complexity of groups helps us to address the things we can manage, make changes when we can, and help eliminate potential barriers to the group.

Understanding Small Group Systems Instructions

Understanding Small Group Systems
14:15Understanding Small Group SystemsUnderstanding Small Group Systems

Session 3: Understanding Small Group Systems

Reflect on your small groups by using a small group systems theory...recognizing the beauty and complexity of groups.

INPUTS

People! o Characteristics o Personalities o Needs o Attitudes o Values o Abilities o Skills o Knowledge o Stage of Discipleship

Time available Resources available Support (or lack of) from the larger community

THROUGHPUTS

Typical schedule of activities Communication patterns Roles of the members (formal) Behaviors of the members How conflict/solving problems is managed Non-verbal messages between members

OUTPUTS

What is learned by the group members? Did your group complete a task or project together? How do members feel about the group and one another? Are they growing in their discipleship? Are they satisfied by participating in the group?

ENVIRONMENT

Location and space where the group meets Seating arrangement Time of day Temperature, noise, smells, etc.

Reflecting on the complexity of groups helps us to address the things we can manage, make changes when we can, and help eliminate potential barriers to the group.