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 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 in 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 participation.	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 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 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 (in the universal Body of Christ).	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.