Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-256) and index

Contents: Biblical foundations of community -- Challenge to community : i ndividualism -- The today show : twenty-first century community -- The re al thing : true community -- And now for a change : transformation in gro ups -- The genesis of a group -- Getting to know you : self-disclosure -- Terms of endearment : communication -- Too close for comfort : conflict in groups -- Turning points : passages and cycles of growth -- Leadership power -- Transforming the church : the ministry of small groups -- Concl usion: We are destined for community!