GS-Primer-Leader-Guide-1

:Leader Guide
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Ask the group to divide into small groups, this
time with members from their own church. If
someone is there alone, ask them to join up
with a group from a nearby church. Give each
group a big sheet of poster paper and ask
them to draw, list, or design their ideal church
using the questions below:
• nHow would Movement, Kingdom, Harvest,
and Disciple be represented in your church?
• nWhat would you do first?
• nWhat would you value?
• nWhat would your facility look like? Would
you have one?
• nWhat about your staff?
• nDescribe the members of your church.
What would define them?
• nWhat programs would you lead?
• nHow would you engage in mission?
This time is likely to be a fun challenge
for the groups, so make sure you allocate
sufficient time for these discussions. Pick
a predetermined time and encourage the
groups to take a break. Over this break, you’ll
likely find that the groups will continue to talk
together and share ideas.
Part III: Deepening the Conversation
Discussion
After the break, call the large group back
together and ask each group to share their
reflections. As each group presents, note the
common themes that emerge and make sure
you don’t allow people to spin towards their “but
what abouts”. If the conversation turns toward
reasons these things can’t happen, push the
group to stay focused on their God-given calling
as leaders and pastors. Remind them that the
purpose of these conversations is to envision
what could be in spite of what currently is. And,
finally, point them to a God who is capable
of surprising us with how quickly, and how
completely, he can bring change.