The 3G Chart

A resource to help distinguish Gather, Grow, and Go. 

Gather Events	Grow Groups	Go Teams
The chairs are in rows facing forward.	The chairs are in a circle facing inwards.	The chairs are in a circle facing outwards (figuratively).
The communication style is lecture. Questions are rhetorical. The content is determined by the speaker.	The communication style is conversational. The content is created by the group.	The communication style is instructive. Content is driven by the needs of unbelievers.
The role of the participant is to listen to the leader.	The role of the participant is to share with those in the group.	The role of the participant is to disciple those outside the group.
The goal is to show up.	The goal is to be loved by those in the group.	The goal is to love those outside the team.
The expectation is regular attendance.	The expectation is faithful participation.	The expectation is to make disciples.
Gather events are for those who want to discover.	Grow groups are for those who want to develop.	Go Teams are for those who want to duplicate.
The aim is to be friendly with others at the event.	The aim is to develop friendships with those in the group	The aim is to develop friendships with those outside the team.
The strategy is carried out by telling and teaching.	The strategy is carried out by teaching.	The strategy is carried out by training.
The transforming elements are explanation and instruction.	The transforming elements are love and truth.	The transforming elements are modeling and coaching.
Weekly meetings are like conferences. Show up, enjoy the music, and learn from the message.	Weekly meetings are like family gatherings. Show up, enjoy the people, and learn from the conversations.	Weekly meetings are like football huddles. Show up to learn the play. Run the play between meetings.
The outcome is membership (in the universal Body of Christ).	The outcome is maturity.	The outcome is multiplication.
Attend to learn about God through His word.	Attend and be loved by God through His people.	Attend to learn how to love others for God.
Migration to a Grow group is expected.	Migration to a Go team is encouraged.	Migration from a Go team is eventual.