Small groups are becoming critical elements in the lives of most churches, and in Leading Small Groups with Purpose (Baker Books), Steve Gladen draws on 20 years of experience in small group ministry to provide timely and practical counsel to other small group leaders leaders. Gladen has spent the past 13 years leading the small groups ministry at Saddleback Church, and he organizes his discussion by using the five biblical purposes of the church (Fellowship, Discipleship, Ministry, Evangelism, Worship) that guide that congregation.
