January 2024-Part 2 LiNK
January 2024 - Part 2: The LiNK
LiNK: January 2024-Part 2
Something Fun
Over 540 people are involved in a Gospel Community! And, nearly 95% of them are core, meaning they are connected, involved and contributing. This is a sign of God's kindness and also a testimony of your investment with members of your group. Well done!
Something to Consider
For members that are on the fringe, meaning disconnected in one way or another, right now is an really great time to connect with them on three levels:
(1) Care: check in and see how they are doing. There may be a range of reasons why they haven't been able to commit to your Gospel Communities, many of which might require one form of care or another.
(2) Refresh: Depending on why they have been unable to fully commit to the group, this conversation may be a good chance to refresh them on what members of the group committed to in the fall. Usually this involves meeting in some regular rhythm.
(3) Invite or Release: Again, depending on the situation, invite the person to recommit to the group for the Spring semester. If they're not able to for one reason or another, warmly release them from the group while also leaving room for them to reconnect at a different time if their situation changes. The goal is always to have an open door but also honoring what they are able to commit to in the season.
All of this is a way to meaningfully care for people who are having a hard time committing to your group. And, it also has the effect of helping others in your group too.
(1) Care: check in and see how they are doing. There may be a range of reasons why they haven't been able to commit to your Gospel Communities, many of which might require one form of care or another.
(2) Refresh: Depending on why they have been unable to fully commit to the group, this conversation may be a good chance to refresh them on what members of the group committed to in the fall. Usually this involves meeting in some regular rhythm.
(3) Invite or Release: Again, depending on the situation, invite the person to recommit to the group for the Spring semester. If they're not able to for one reason or another, warmly release them from the group while also leaving room for them to reconnect at a different time if their situation changes. The goal is always to have an open door but also honoring what they are able to commit to in the season.
All of this is a way to meaningfully care for people who are having a hard time committing to your group. And, it also has the effect of helping others in your group too.
Something Ahead
- This Sunday (the 28th!) is Gospel Community Sunday. Wear your t-shirt!
- This Sunday is also Brett Wendle's Installation service. If you normally come to second service, be sure to come around 9:45a to be a part of the donut reception that's happening only between the services.
- Your Sphere should be scheduling and meeting roughly over the next month and a half.
A Random Picture
There are so many pictures from Celebrate and Anticipate, CrossWay's 25th Anniversary, that I'd love to share. You can find the slideshow pictures here and pictures others uploaded here.
The picture below begins to capture one of the unique themes of the weekend: the vibrant energy and joy of people connecting with one another. On Friday night of the 25th celebrations, in the middle of a blizzard, hundreds of people poured into the lobby and were pumped to connect, to catch up, and to celebrate. The atmosphere was something I had never experienced before.
The picture below begins to capture one of the unique themes of the weekend: the vibrant energy and joy of people connecting with one another. On Friday night of the 25th celebrations, in the middle of a blizzard, hundreds of people poured into the lobby and were pumped to connect, to catch up, and to celebrate. The atmosphere was something I had never experienced before.
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