Creating Community

It seems that I'm on a North Point/Andy Stanley binge lately!  The latest book I've read in the North Point Resources series is Creating Community: 5 Keys to Building a Small Group Culture.  What I really liked about this book is the emphasis on a small group "culture"--being a church OF small groups, rather than a church WITH small groups; and the practical way it's written.  While the idea of being a church OF small groups is nothing new--that's the goal of many churches these days, including New Life--the key is that North Point is well on the way to accomplishing it.  Another component of the book that will surprise a lot of you who are familiar with small group ministry and processes is that North Point has come to the conclusion that CLOSED groups are best for building community AND reaching out to those who are disconnected from God and the church.  This is a quick read that will make you think for a long time after you read it---AND if you apply the ideas in it, your church's life and culture could be transformed as is happening at North Point!