Summer House Group Plans

Summer Small Groups

Summer is coming and it’s time to get our groups ready.  Do we keep meeting or take a break?  Do we do the same thing as always, or play it low-key?  If we keep meeting, will anyone show up?

Here’s some observations to help you wade through the decisions.

1. Keep meeting unless there is a reason not to.  If everyone is available and interested, keep meeting like you normally would.  Groups are made-up of relationships.  Relationships shouldn’t stop with season changes.  I suggest projecting a tentative schedule, asking members to forecast their availability, and make cancellations to the schedule based on what you hear back. This could consist of a once a month meeting or meeting every two weeks. See what works best for your group and your own leadership rhythms as well.
2. Serve as a group. Even if the entire group cannot make it there are numerous…