Discipleship Journal

Differences in three systems

• Published in the March | April 1991 issue
• Part of First Church, Community Church, Believer's Fellowship

The following chart outlines the differences in these three systems:TYPE OF GROUPSYSTEMLEADERSHIP/STAFFING SUPPORTCONGREGATIONALINVOLVEMENTUSUAL BENEFIT/RESULT OF GROUPSYSTEMWAYS TOOVERCOMEDRAWBACKSAPPENDAGE(in 10–20% of small group programs)Lay initiated and overseen; usually has one lay person who serves as coordinator.Usually embraces 10–15%