Start A New Group

Do you lead a Sunday School class? What if you were to start a NEW group? I know, “our class just got together” “we aren’t stable enough to start a new group” “we just started getting to know each other” Trust me, in the history of Christian Educational Ministry, this is not a new struggle. But, what if the purpose of our class wasn’t just to connect the people we already have, but to reach out and connect new people? What if the reason for our Sunday School class, at least in part, was to find people on the fringe and draw them in? What if, just maybe, one of the 3 core values of Sunday School was “REACHING?” Wouldn’t starting a new class be a great way to connect with new or not-yet fully connected people? I think it would. That’s when a class goes from just something you do to a gospel centered ministry, making more and better disciples starting at home base. To that end, let me recommend a great post from Bob Mayfield with 5 ways to start a new class, or rather, 5 kinds of classes you can easily start. The Form class, the Target, the Branch, the Connection, and the Pastor’s Connection class. Who could we be reaching? Don’t forget, Easter is right around the corner!