The 3G Chart
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 (metaphorically). |
The communication style is lecture. Questions are rhetorical. Content is driven by the speaker. |
The communication style is conversational. The dialogue is driven by the needs of the group. |
The communication style is instructional. It is driven by the needs of unbelievers. |
The role of the participant is to listen. |
The role of the participant is to share with those inside the group. |
The role of the participant is to witness to 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 attendance. |
The expectation is radical obedience. |
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 intent is to be friendly towards others at the event. |
The intent is to develop friendships with those in the group |
The intent is to make disciples with those outside the team. |
The strategy is carried out by telling. |
The strategy is carried out through teaching. |
The strategy is carried out through training |
The transforming elements are inspiration 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 and enjoy the people. |
Weekly meetings are like football huddles. Show up to call the play. Run the play between meetings. |
The outcome is membership. |
The outcome is maturity. |
The outcome is multiplication. |
Attend to learn about the word of God. |
Attend be loved by the people of God. |
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. |