Kick-Off Success

My first Sunday at Great Oaks Community Church went very well!

We had our first Sunday of a two-Sunday kick-off for small groups. We had the leaders of our groups waiting at tables in the foyer to interact with new people and get them signed up for a group. Bill taught about how we all need to be connected with other people if we are to grow in our faith; we can't rely on our commitment and convictions alone.

Almost every group had new people join them for this next season of group life. We have several groups that need to move into the birthing process to launch new groups. One group has enough people to birth three new groups! I know the birthing process is always painful (ask any mother), but it is also rewarding as more children are brought into the family.

One more Sunday to go! I'll report back next week to let you know stats on small groups at GOCC and whether or not the kick-off was a success or failure. Bill & I are team-teaching this Sunday. I will be conducting an interview of three couples for my portion. Our goal is to "pull back the curtain" (think Wizard of Oz) on what life in a small group is like. Should be good!