Basic Training 4U

I am thrilled to have such a capable group of leaders upon which to build the small group ministry at Crossroads.

Basic Training for small group leaders starts week after next, Wednesday February 28th at 6:30 p.m. in the Cappetta Home (2 Exchange St. Hopkinton). If you can't get there for 6:30 p.m., come when you can. The training will be February 28th, each Wednesday in March, and potentially the first Wednesday in April.

The idea behind basic training is to give you a small group experience with all the basics. I will lead:

• an icebreaker,
• a worship time,
• a Bible application time (based on the Sunday sermon)
• a time for us to minister to each other
• and a vision time (to challenge us to reach out).

I will show you how to lead these elements. I will ask you for feedback on the experience so that we can refine it before we start the pilot groups in April.

The groups are slated to start the 2nd week of April. The idea on the table is to host a party in each of the houses hosting a small group. This gives everyone in the church a chance to sample these new groups.

I am creating a leadership community via blog so that we can interact between meetings. I don't expect you to spend all your free time there, but check it out every once in a while and share your thoughts by commenting.

Vinnie