The impact and effectiveness of small groups in the church has been challenged for many years. At the same time, the growth of small group ministries in the local church has continued to increase because of their perceived effectiveness. So, whose perspective is right? Do small groups work or not? Are they an effective catalyst for life-change in one's spiritual life? Mark Ingmire believes that one of the reasons many small group leaders and pastors experience disappointment with their small group is because of a neglect to the basic principles of how God has wired us and how we relate best...