Includes bibliographical references (pages 204-205).

Introduction : Some problems can't be solved : an introduction to polarity management -- A change will do you good : meeting the learning challenge by balancing truth and life -- Are we treating wounds or training soldiers? : meeting the development challenge by balancing care and discipleship -- I'd like to get to know you-- I think : meeting the relational challenge by balancing friendship and accountability -- How to have a good fight : meeting the reconciliation challenge by balancing kindness and confrontation -- Taking it to the streets : meeting the impact challenge by balancing task and people -- Guess who's coming to small group! : meeting the connection challenge by balancing openness and intimacy -- Conclusion: Freedom from unsolvable problems : putting the tightrope to work.

Walking the Small Group Tightrope will strengthen your sense of balance, help you gain confidence as a leader, and show you how to release the untapped creative and relational energy in your group. Drawing from the concept of "polarity management," Bill Donahue and Russ Robinson help you understand and deal with six dynamic areas every group leader must manage in order to create genuine, transforming small group community. Your group is in for unprecedented connection and growth when you harness the interplay between Truth and Life ; Care and Discipleship ; Friendship and Accountability ; Kindness and Confrontation ; Task and People ; Openness and Intimacy.