Problem
The purpose of this study was to identify factors that answered the question of why are the majority ministers of the Brazilian Northeast Region not excited about the work of the small groups, even having known their work for 15 years.
Method
It is a quantitative survey, conducted during a ministerial council in 2013. It is an anonymous and objective survey.
Results
The ministers of the União Nordeste Brasileira have been working with small groups since the start of their ministry, except those who have been ministers for over 20 years. Many ministers began their involvement with small groups before completing their theology degrees. Many ministers gave up working with the small groups and started working with them again with a renewed vision from 2013 onward. They gave up their devotion to the mobilization and structuring of the church into small groups, even understanding that this is a biblical and prophetic vision.
Conclusions
It was possible to understand the difficulties that the ministers faced with regard to the small groups. They reported a multiplication of tasks and dates, and lack of experience from the field administration. They understood the small groups as important but not a priority. And the most important aspects: if there was focus and priorities, they would lead a church using the small groups as a base for their actions
