ONE DAY SEMINAR

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How to Assimilate Newcomers Into Your Church
ONE DAY SEMINAR
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Small Groups A Key to Assimilation
SESSION FIVE
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What is a small group?
A) Size of less than 25 people
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The goal affects the ideal size
Goal Ideal Size

• 1. Intimacy 3 - 8
• 2. Task Achievement 9 - 15
• 3. Fellowship 16 - 25

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What is a small group?
A) Size of less than 25 people B) Strong close
sense of belonging among those who attend
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What is a small group?
A) Size of less than 25 people B) Strong close
sense of belonging among those who
attend C) Minimum of one meeting per month, for
at least six months.
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What is a small group?
A) Size of less than 25 people B) Strong close
sense of belonging among those who
attend C) Minimum of one meeting per month, for
at least six months. D) Contributes to the
emotional, relational, and/or spiritual needs of
participants
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Ingredients of a healthy small group
The group will provide

• Spiritual growth
• Service opportunity
• Outreach to others
• Meaningful friendships
• Intellectual growth
• Fellowship fun

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What kind of groups are we talking about?
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What kind of groups are we talking about?
A. Covenant groups
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What kind of groups are we talking about?

• A. Covenant groups
• CHARACTERISTICS
• long-term commitment
• group consent
• membership 4 - 12
• homogeneous

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What kind of groups are we talking about?
B. Study groups
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What kind of groups are we talking about?

• B. Study groups
• CHARACTERISTICS
• pre-determined topic
• similar interests
• short-term (4-12 weeks)

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What kind of groups are we talking about?
C. Evangelistic groups
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What kind of groups are we talking about?

• C. Evangelistic groups
• CHARACTERISTICS
• topical
• no time commitment
• size varies
• neutral meeting place

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What kind of groups are we talking about?
D. Action groups
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What kind of groups are we talking about?

• D. Action groups
• CHARACTERISTICS
• focused on a clear goal beyond themselves
• limited time commitment
• size varies
• can involve non-members

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What kind of groups are we talking about?
E. Support groups
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What kind of groups are we talking about?
E. Support groups

• CHARACTERISTICS
• emotional / spiritual support
• uses book or study guide
• 8-12 weeks
• no size limit (6- 8 ideal)

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How Small Groups Can Be Part of Your Assimilation
Strategy

• Increase the number of your groups.
• Increase the diversity of your groups.

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Key Questions To Answer Before Starting Your Next
Small Group
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Steps to Effective Assimilation
SESSION SIX
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Ratios for Effective Assimilation

• Friendship Ratio . . . . . . . . . . 17
• Role/Task Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . 60100
• Visitor Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5100
• Visitor Retention Ratio . . . . 14
• Group Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7100
• New Group Ratio . . . . . . . . . . 15
• Group Involvement (O M) . . 75100
• Group Involvement (N M) . . 910

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When We Go Home ...
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