Challenges to the Life-Changing Small Group model It’s not rocket science, but that doesn’t make it easy. You’ll face the same perennial challenges that all small group ministries face—identifying and developing leaders, attendance attrition, stylistic differences, commitment, accountability, etc. The leadership development process is often lacking. Let’s be honest: a lot of ordinary congregations don’t do much intentional leadership development of any kind. It could be a stretch to get this going. Finding usable life-application Bible study material that’s returning-citi- zen focused is harder than you might think. You may need to do some of the work of adapting materials yourself as you proceed. Returning citizens’ lives can often be chaotic, especially in the early post-release days. This affects their ability to come regularly and can present logistical challenges to your small group dynamics.
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