Recommended Readings for Covenant Groups

These short essays from the Rev. Calvin Dame explain the philosophy and value of group service projects in Small Group Ministry.

• "Service: An Essential Element of Small Group Ministry," by Rev. Calvin Dame
  (PDF Page 1)
  (PDF Page 2)
• "Revitalize Your Congregation's Social Action Program with Small Group Ministry," by Rev. Calvin Dame (PDF)

Excellent resources for information and philosophy of the Small Group Ministry Model:

• "An Overview of Small Group Ministry," by Rev. M'ellen Kennedy, Small Group Ministry Network (PDF)
• Overview of Facilitation and Shared Leadership by Rev. M'ellen Kennedy (PDF)

Relating the Philosophy of Social Justice/Service Projects with Small Group Ministry:

• "Service: An Essential Element of Small Group Ministry," by Rev. Calvin Dame
  (PDF Page 1)
  (PDF Page 2)
• "Revitalize Your Congregation's Social Action Program with Small Group Ministry," by Rev. Calvin Dame (PDF)

Promoting Healthy Group Dynamics:

• "Suggestions for Developing Group Ground Rules for Small Group Ministry Groups," by Rev. M'ellen Kennedy, UU Small Group Ministry Network
  (PDF Page 1)
  (PDF Page 2)
• The Coordinator's Role in Small Group Ministry (Susan Hollister, Devon, Pa.)
  (PDF Page 1)
  (PDF Page 2)
• Handling Group Difficulties (Rev. M'ellen Kennedy, SGM Network) (PDF)