You’ll recall that we have 6 distinct types of groups within our Life Groups Ministry and it was a joy to be able to have a time more specific to each of your specific groups’ needs. Women’s Life Groups, Men’s Life Groups, Family Life Groups, Mixed Life Groups, Affinity/Activity Life Groups, and Discipleship Life Groups. Thank you! As we round the corner towards summer We need to consider how to Multiply your group in the Fall…. NOW BEFORE YOU FREAK OUT :), Just hear me out… We have a continuing need for new groups (particularly in the Activity Groups, Family Life Groups, and Women’s Life Groups areas) and additionally we have a responsibility to raise up those in our group to become leaders just like we are (read Ephesians 4:7-16). I want to approach Multiplication through the lens of Mentoring for this Fall. It can really look like one of two different Pathways: Pathway #1 March → Summer August → December In the Fall they attend BOTH your group AND their new group. This provides a place for them to be encouraged as they pour into this new group that’s beginning. You both agree to spend the year in a mentoring relationship where you connect/talk/laugh/cry/pray through the process of this new group beginning As the Fall season ends they can begin to taper off attending your group as they feel settled and ready to be in their new group
January → June
Pathway #2 Now I recognize that some groups are not in the right space to send out a leader!! That’s okay! Even if that is the case for the Fall, beginning to train them through the HeroMaker process will help your group bond more deeply and be a more enjoyable experience as a leader. As I wrap this up I just want to say that Multiplication and Prayer Partners will be a main focus through the rest of our season. Multiplication to prepare for the fall and Prayer Partners to make sure you understand the Prayer Partner Role and have consistent communication with your prayer partner. | 
