

Think through your community and church calendars to find the best seasons to launch a new group.

Key Points:

  • Launch when people are around.
  • Give time to build momentum.
  • Capitalize on spiritual interest.
  • Be part of a church-wide campaign.

Quote This:

You can help a new group get off the ground by launching at the right time. Some seasons will be more advantageous than others.

See Also: Series for Small Groups

Talk About It
  2. Identify the times of the year when people in your community are very busy or gone a lot.
  3. What seasons of the year offer the best opportunity for new groups to gain momentum, and why?
  4. What times of year draw forth the most spiritual interest in your community? Explain.
  5. Considering all these factors, when would you conclude are the top three times of year to launch a new group?
  6. Write a personal action step based on this conversation.