The Small Group: Connected for Wellness and Success in Adventist Higher Education

Abstract

Adventist education emphasizes a balanced, holistic preparation for life in varied careers and fields of study. It stresses the need for physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth, as well as health and wellness as a basis for successful living. One of the major threats to health, wellness, and success in contemporary times consists of addictions. These addictions of various kinds cut across age, gender, race, and class, not excluding students, faculty, and staff in the Adventist higher educational system. Scientific studies show that addictions can be broken through connectedness to God and fellow human beings. The small group model is one model for achieving this connectedness. This article proposes that the small group model is an effective and productive way to achieve connectedness necessary to break addictions and to enjoy success in Adventist higher education.