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The Class Meeting: Reclaiming a Forgotten (and Essential) Small Group Experience Kindle Edition

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Dr. Kevin Watson has written a fresh new guide to the theory and practice of the Wesley class meeting, an essential element of truly Wesleyan spirituality. This book is for clergy and congregations who are looking for ways to develop deeper discipleship. The class meeting is made workable without losing its essential dynmic as a gospel-based accountable community. Watson has resurrected the class meeting and given it new meaning, showing its relevance for the church today and how it may be a perfect means for church renewal.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00GXBBM7U
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Seedbed Publishing (November 1, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1926 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 157 pages
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Kevin M. Watson

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Kevin M. Watson is the author of Pursuing Social Holiness: The Band Meeting in Wesley's Thought and Popular Methodist Practice, The Class Meeting: Reclaiming a Forgotten (and Essential) Small Group Experience, A Blueprint for Discipleship: Wesley's General Rules as a Guide for Christian Living, and the co-author of Reclaiming the Wesleyan Tradition: John Wesley's Sermons for Today. Kevin is pastor of discipleship at First Methodist Church in Waco, TX. He previously taught for seven years at Candler School of Theology at Emory University (and was awarded tenure) and for three years at Seattle Pacific University. His writing explores the role of small group formation in early Methodism and considers its relevance for contemporary Christianity. Watson blogs at http://kevinmwatson.com

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J. Huffman
5.0 out of 5 stars Learn how to have discipleship small groups that aren’t just book studies but are transformational.
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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I love the history of the Wesley class meetings and how this can be a new (old) way for church revitalization through small groups that are real and honest about discipleship.

This is a great 8-week book study on how to have a group meeting without a book. At the end of 8 weeks the group has been trained to meet weekly with no study or curriculum.
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J Warne
5.0 out of 5 stars Read, Understand, Go and do it!
Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2023
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This is my second reading of this book. But this time I am being moved by the Holy Spirit, to organize and participate in a class meeting for adults. But I can see how this could be applied to both middle school and high school buy starting a group with them after school. These young students would be taught and bring their school friends into the group.
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Travis Cox
4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2023
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I loved revisiting some of the history of the Wesleyan/ Methodist church. I learned a few things that I had not heard b4.

I love the idea behind this book, although I'm not sure that it would work in my situation, however I think some of the principles can be used in some way or another.
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Dude E.
5.0 out of 5 stars What Our “Church” is missing
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
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This was a good study for my small group. This book gives you what you need related to history, context, and the need and way to transition to what is most important. Like most things that resonate with the Truth, this is simple and straightforward but a challenge in our current “Church” culture, which too often resembles the religion of the Pharisees. Read and proceed with courage!
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Jennifer
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome must read
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2023
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This book is good book for ones who are Methodist and want to start fresh. Its a good Methodist tradition that sadly had died and need to start back up again.
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Deb Washer
5.0 out of 5 stars This could help the dying churches
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2021
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Kevin Watson has written a guide to get back to the proven way for Christians to become and stay strong in their faith. This book starts with the why, and moves to the how, to start and maintain class meetings in the Wesleyan tradition. Watson explains the historical tradition, and purpose of class meetings which foster spiritual transformation as opposed to Bible studies or Sunday school which may only provide information without real change in lives. Written in clear and easy to understand language, it covers the benefits and potential pitfalls of class meetings by providing the material in a small group format for groups to study weekly before launching into class meetings. This book has the potential to bring new vitality to churches whose members want to mature spiritually but don’t know where to start.
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Stephen M. Stone
5.0 out of 5 stars Rebuilding the Life of Jesus Christ into His Followers
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2020
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I am in dialogue with a Pastor about discipling disciples to make disciples. Having pastored for 2 decades, I knew something was missing. We are awash with teaching, books and media of every sort, but still the church - me - is anemic.
I heard of John Wesley's "methods" but never read in depth about them. I considered them worth studying. This book gives a very good introduction to a vital method, with a bent toward doing. At the very least, a reader is challenged to examine their own condition with God through Jesus Christ.
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Josiah Poh
4.0 out of 5 stars A book filled with deep and strong pastoral convictions
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2023
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I speed-read this as I think of my own current small group. This book has made my spirit excited at the prospects of renewal and revival. Now is to pass that flame on to my small group members to set them alight and burning for the Lord.

Praise be to God for Kevin’s ministry.!
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Bigg Mike
5.0 out of 5 stars Only read if you're willing to act
Reviewed in Canada on March 20, 2018
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Only great things will come revisiting this lost practice
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Rob H
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth reading
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 24, 2018
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Excellent book, both prescribing the current situation and offering practical programme to bring change
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sophie c call
1.0 out of 5 stars For a limited audience
Reviewed in Canada on September 20, 2020
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This book, written very plainly, I suspect, will feel relevant and meaningful for a very limited readership. I just happen not to be in that group. The author seems sincere and well-meaning and certainly convinced and confident in his opinions, I just do not share his conception of God (the divine), humanity, and their interrelationship.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Vital information: Recommend you just stop curriculum based Bible studies and exchange them for transformative Meetings as here.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2016
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This is a really important book for all denominations - especially for those who realise that denominations need to be laid down in the interests of the Kingdom of Christ. However, there is a big warning - in the interests of not overloading this book, there is insufficient guidance on the Band Meetings which will need to run in parallel (or very shortly after) Class Meetings. The temptation to buy into the simpler version of what took many years to develop through John Wesley and Holy Spirit should be resisted... Many communities have the experience that it is the most committed and giving who are most wishing to move on - because there is insufficient development for the souls of maturing believers... So don't forget to research the Elect (haven't done this myself yet!). Quick note: for 'perfection', read 'completeness' and all will become much clearer and free from association with temptations to pride... God Bless!
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