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Jesus wanted to
influence the whole world, so He spent 3 years with 12 men.
He poured His life into theirs, knowing they would be left
to carry on His mission after His ascension. His plan would
be regarded as radical today in an era so devoted to
building large Sunday morning crowds. Having a full worship
service is certainly desirable, but is not sufficient to
fulfill the Great Commission. The small group approach used
by Jesus and the Early Church is the key. People grow, learn, and work together most
effectively in smaller teams. While this is not a
replacement for the larger functions of the congregation, it
is a necessary component of congregational life.
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