- Promote small groups at the weekend celebration services and market on local high volume social media.
- Make small groups the entry point not just a migration point. Make sure they have a side door, not just a front and back door.
- Enable small group sign up via QR code, text number, website link, etc. Make it device dependent.
- Tami:
- Get a group text app to communicate with the small group leaders.
- Get Zoom subscription that allows multiple hosts at different locations.
- Set up first Gen small group leader training.
- How to respond to attendees: confirm sign-up, number of spaces, gives exact address, start and end time, encouraging note.
- Confirm, inform (address, etc.), encourage.
- Tell Tami when your group is full.
- Send reminder text the week before the first meeting.
Step 1. Learn a little about small groups.
- You will meet new friends, grow in your faith, and learn more about the Bible.
- Choose the group of your choice by texting the group leader. You will then receive a text asking you to confirm your choice. Responding to this saves your space(s) in the group. The response will also contain exact start dates, times and location.
- Don't wait. Spaces are limited and on a first come, first served basis. Spaces will fill up fast.
- Each group meets for five weeks. You then have the option to continue or not.
- Options include in person and online. Online uses Zoom.
- No childcare (unless indicated).
Step 2. Choose the group you want to join.
Tuesday nights, 6-7:30 PM. In person, men and women, Pet friendly, Modesto (Near Briggesmore/Tully) Special note; We look forward to meeting you. Text (209) 917-1234 and say, "Hi, this is (your name), I/we want to attend your group."
Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM. Online, women. Special note: study for women of all ages. Text (209) 875-0943 and say, "Hi, this is (your name), I/we want to attend your group."
Wednesdays, 10:30-noon, in person, women. Modesto (McHenry/Standiford) Special note; mom friendly. Interruptions and childcare needs are welcomed.
Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 AM, in person at Panera's, men at Paneras at 18504 McHenry; Special note; purchase breakfast on your own. We start at 5:30 so show up 15 early to buy breakfast. This group is not closed. You can invite others during the five sessions.
Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM. Online, women. Special note: study for women of all ages. Text (209) 875-0943 and say, "Hi, this is (your name), I/we want to attend your group."
Wednesdays, 10:30-noon, in person, women. Modesto (McHenry/Standiford) Special note; mom friendly. Interruptions and childcare needs are welcomed.
Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 AM, in person at Panera's, men at Paneras at 18504 McHenry; Special note; purchase breakfast on your own. We start at 5:30 so show up 15 early to buy breakfast. This group is not closed. You can invite others during the five sessions.
Step 3. Confirm your choice when you receive a response from the group leader.
Confirmation reserves your space. Just choosing the group does not. The response will contain exact meeting location, times, etc.