Small group leaders began their training September 27. Each leader team plans to start a group September 30. This will start four groups, each with 6-8 current worship attenders, and two or more open seats for seekers.
Our goal is to have enough small groups for the whole church. The amazing (scary?) part is that each group intentionally invites one or two seekers. These may be people who used to attend, but don’t. Or, they are looking for a church home–here we are! So each small group plans to grow, even as we raise up enough small group leaders just to have room for the church we have.
So each group will only hold 6-8 current church members. When the group reaches 10-12 people, it’s time for the leader or leader apprentice to start a new group. Exciting! A little scary–this is a new direction for us. But considering how fast the first church grew (Acts 1-4), it’s definitely inspired.
More details later.
Kris Tripp, minister
