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Never Say “Closed”
By Paul | February 12, 2008
In an open group, the leader needs to regularly cast vision to invite new people to come to the group. He or she can do this in a variety of ways:
· Make sure you have a group covenant that includes the group’s purpose to grow and multiply.
· In your prayer time make sure that you lead by example and pray for new people to come to the group.
· As the leader, invite new people to the group on a regular basis.
· Have an empty chair in the group circle to remind all group members that there is room in your group for new people.
· Have a fun fellowship activity and invite some friends to join in with other group members.
· Finally, follow Josh Hunt’s advice, “If you want your group to grow… don’t invite people to your group, invite them to your home for dinner.”
Taken from Small Group Dynamics ezine article: “Assimilation - Have a Plan and Work Your Plan!,” January, 2008, by Rod Dempsey.
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