Small group leader tip of the week #1 (0) Comments
“Have it your way”
The slogan, popularized by Burger King, suggests that you can build your own hamburger as opposed to simply inheriting whatever boxed burger is on the menu. One of the cool things about small groups is that you can build your own small group.
Some of you guys are frustrated, because your small group is made up of only one, two, or maybe zero students right now, and I want to encourage you to “have it your way”—build your own group. Instead of powerlessly waiting for students who don’t have a leader to sign up for small groups, get out and meet some new kids. One of the best ways to have/grow a group is to meet the students yourself. That way you don’t have to wonder what they look like when you try to find them the next week.
I know that this is harder than the traditional way of just waiting until I assign you some students, however, I assure you that it will be worth it. Step out of your comfort zone and meet some new faces. Once you’ve gotten to meet them, ask them if they’re involved in a group. If they aren’t, ask them to join yours. It’s that easy!
Don’t wait passively for students to fall onto your roster. Be active! Seek students out. Build your own group.