4-5 days prior to 1st meeting
- Set up a communication tool (for example, GroupMe).
- Confirm you have access to your LEAD group.
- Send a message to the group with the following details:
- Meeting location
- Meeting day/time
- Childcare details (if needed)
- Book order details (if needed)
- Dinner details
Example: Hey everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is [Name], and I'm the leader of this Grow Group. I look forward to meeting you this [Day] at [Time] at [Location]. If you need childcare, it will be at the church in the nursery during our time together. If you haven't purchased your book yet, here is the link: [Link]. This [Day] we'll have dinner together at [Time], and our discussion will begin around [Time]. I look forward to seeing you then.
Day prior to 1st meeting
- Send a message to the group with the following details:
- Meeting location and time
- Childcare details (if needed)
- Dinner details
Example: Hey everyone, just a reminder we're meeting this [Day] at [Time] at [Location]. If you need childcare, it will be at the church in the nursery during our time together. This [Day] we'll have dinner together at [Time], and our discussion will begin around [Time]. I look forward to seeing you there.
During the 1st meeting
- Gather contact info for everyone in your group.
- Delegate roles: communication, admin, hospitality, photographer, prayer gatherer, attendance taker
- Communicate the schedule, including any fellowship gatherings outside your regular meeting times.