I Leader

The 3 S’s for 2019: Surfacing, Sticking, Staying

Posted on January 8, 2019 by pwilkinson

For the growth of any groups ministry, the 3 S’s are necessary: surfacing on-ramps, sticking tactics, and staying power. Surfacing – How are you surfacing potential group members to become a part of your group; Sticking – What is it in that first or second encounter with a potential group member that causes them to visit and “stick” in your group; Staying – What causes potential group members to stay for the long haul? Here’s what you can do to increase … Continue reading →

Our Metrics: Spiritual Challenge Questions

Posted on September 17, 2018 by sbain

By Paul Wilkinson Flowing out of our Mission Statement, Values, and 5-Year Vision are our metrics for measuring our success toward that vision. I am excited that these are qualitative rather than quantitative metrics.  We call these our Spiritual Challenge Questions, of which there are 5:   How are you being changed by Jesus?   How are you being discipled, and who are you discipling?   When and where are you experiencing life-giving biblical community?   Who are the lost people … Continue reading →

Celebration, Communication, Community

Posted on July 30, 2018 by sbain

By Sarah Becky Spain, active member of the Oasis LIFE Group, a women’s group that meets on Sunday mornings at 9:30 and is led by Sarah Samuel. The Oasis Class bulletin board is a way to celebrate, communicate, and share life within our class community. Practically speaking, it’s a space where we can purposefully and effectively share things of value with our group. We want group members to be informed about key parts of our group, even if we can’t … Continue reading →