Sign-ups for the Spring 2012 lifegroup season have begun. We are over 450 sign-ups for our spring lifegroups so far and counting. We believe that this will be one of our best seasons ever. And we are already planning some great stuff for future seasons.
But let’s stay focused on starting the spring season! Here are a few tips to make sure you have a successful sign month leading up to the start of your lifegroup.
1. Pray! Be sure to pray daily about the group you will lead this spring. Pray that God would bring the right people. Pray that God would grow the members of your group. Pray that God would raise up a new leader this season. Pray that would would expand your faith as you lead.
2. Stay Engaged! Sometimes it’s easy to take this month off and just wait until your group starts meeting. But stay engaged. Actively invite people to your lifegroup this spring. Hold up a sign during services to promote your group. Help at the Involvement counter. Talk up your group so people know about it. Those who pray and stay engaged often fill up their group.
3. Follow UP, Follow Up, Follow Up. Sign-ups plus strong follow up often equals strong show ups. Sign-ups with weak follow up often leads to no show-ups. As people sign-up for your group please be sure to follow up with them right away. Introduce yourself to them, let them know what to expect and where you will meet. Immediate and clear follow up often helps people feel connected before the groups even starts meeting.
4. Prepare: Begin to think about your first group meeting. This is often the most important meeting of the season as it will set the tone. Be sure you have a comfortable environment to meet in, you will have snacks ready, you have your study materials, and you have group covenants ready for everyone. Being prepared will help group members feel comfortable and confident about being part of the group for the season.
If you have questions or need help brainstorming ideas you can always contact your Team Leader. Your team leader would love to connect and pray with you.
