Thirteen: A Story of Growth in Grace Through an Experimental Small Group

Johnston, Kenny

doi:10.2478/holiness-2023-0005

Abstract

In 2016 an experimental small group formed, defined by extreme measures of accountability inspired by John Wesley's early Methodists. The focused theological assumptions of the group were that believers are called to lives of progressive sanctification by the power of the Holy Spirit through the means of grace. The key strategic concept was sustained attention and discipline through accountability. This article tells the story of Thirteen while elucidating salient features in Wesley's small-group strategies that were considered in developing Thirteen.

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