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Marketers know we like the "new and improved" because, it must be better than the old... right?
We're always looking for ways to do groups better. To try new things and improve other things.
- How can we get more leaders?
- How can we better support our leaders?
- How can we lead more people to connect in groups?
- What does it take to make groups more effective?
- How can we continue to improve our groups ministry?
These are all areas and questions that I constantly have on my mind as I seek God's direction for groups at FCC. I just spent time this weekend with several other churches having some round table discussion about groups. There was a lot to learn as each minister shared lessons learned. Much of it was encouraging as some shared disaster stories, and as the discussion leader shared their philosophy and it was very similar to how we do groups. Other parts weren't as encouraging and left me thinking "we've got a long way to go."
Overall, I think we're rockin when it comes to groups. The leader this weekend had been doing groups for 18 years at that church to bring them to where they are. We just started our 2nd year and have already made a significant impact. But, no doubt there is room for improvement. We'll try new things, improve some things, and we'll continue to move forward in helping our church family connect in significant relationships and grow in their walk with Christ.
What would you do different? What would you change? What lessons have you learned as a leader? What changes have you made in your own group to improve it's impact?
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