Hi incredible influencers,
Anton has asked me to highlight the Chaplains progressive dinner event on the 26 Nov @ Grace cafe 6:30pm - 9pm cost is $20, this would be a great opportunity to do an event with your small group and support chaplaincy in WA.
Dave Gibbons in his book "the monkey & the fish" asserts that 'when you look at history its undeniable that diversity, especially cultural and ethnic is a huge asset when it comes to innovation, creativity and problem-solving. It just makes sense...diversity brings forth fresh viewpoints, approaches, perspectives, learning, ideas,insights and sensibilities...which in turn lead to breakthroughs." ('Monkey & the Fish' Zondervan 2010 p151)
I would like you all, area leaders / small group leaders & participants to join with me to pray and consider how 2011 might look in small groups. I want to be consultative with our leadership and those that participate in our small groups to really get my 'finger on the pulse' for now and seek what God may be saying in regards to changes. Of course the vision & mission of small groups will stay the same (please review this from your small groups manual) but how we achieve this I think needs periodic review. I am welcoming your input (here is your big chance!) and will use this to form a fresh strategy for this new year. I will post a survey online and a hard copy for you to distribute to your groups. This will have the option to be anonymous so we can capture peoples candid feedback.
Please encourage your participants to provide feedback, as we value there perspective.
I may invite people to an informal meeting to discuss proposed changes before next year, based on the quantity and content of the feedback.
I appreciate the wonderful diversity and giftedness that exists in our church and our small groups ministry and want to tap into this to provide the best possible decision making and small group experience possible.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts
Ps Rhett.
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