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. |