I really struggle with how to rate this book. There were some helpful ideas and some stories that I have never heard before in certain chapters. Other chapters didn't seem to add anything to my knowledge--he said good things but I had heard them elsewhere. And then there were some annoyances, such a...
This was my introduction to the small group experience. It was a sponsored study at my church. Next to Rick Warren's model in [book: The Purpose Driven Life], this was my foundation for forming, leading and maintaining covenant/small groups.