Developing a Small Group Ministry to Strengthen First Baptist Church Magnolia, Mississippi

Joseph Clay Gunter, DMin The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 2020 Faculty Supervisor: Dr. Matthew D. Haste In this project, First Baptist Church Magnolia, Mississippi, looked at bridging the gap between church and home by developing a small group ministry to strengthen FBCM. Chapter 1 presents the history and ministry context of FBCM and the goals of this project. Chapter 2 provides exegesis of four passages of Scripture (Acts 2:42-47; Matt 6:5-15; Heb 10:19-25; 2 Tim 1:1-18) to show that to strengthen families through small groups we must understand the importance of learning, intercession, fellowship, equipping, and evangelism. Chapter 3 presents a strategic plan for implementing small groups into the life of First Baptist Church of Magnolia. Chapter 4 describes the project itself, recounting the content and teaching methodology of the specific sermon series. Chapter 5 evaluates the efficacy of the project based on the completion of the specified goals. They sought to bridge the gap of church and home by developing a small group ministry to strengthen FBCM in this lays their ultimate goal for their families to live lives that glorify God and raise the next generation to do the same.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Year dc:date.issued

2020

Author dc:creator

• Gunter, Joseph Clay

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Haste, Matthew D.
• Harrod, Joseph C.

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/10392/6116

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https://repository.sbts.edu/oai/request?verb=GetRecord&metadataPrefix=dim&identifier=oai%3Arepository.sbts.edu%3A10392%2F6116