chris goan (whose blog is always so thoughtful…) reflects on the life of small missional groups after 7 years of the community aoradh in dunoon. he particularly highlights some of scott peck's reflections on groups. this includes  the stages a group goes through and the characteristics of community. they are really worth a read if you are in any kind of small group, community or missional group. there is a lot there to chew over…

small missional groups are one of the growing edges in the church in the uk – often just tucked out of sight of those who like to count and measure numbers of attendance. if you've not seen it before ian adams ways in to small missional communities is a wonderful simple guide to the sort of process a group might go through.