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October 13, 2009
On Time
Quick words of wisdom on starting and stopping each gathering
Start group meetings on time or you’re punishing those who did right.
Start group meetings on time or the majority of group members will start showing up late.
Start group meetings on time or you won’t be able to end them on time.
End group meetings on time or some group members will have to deal with angry baby sitters.
End group meetings on time or some group members will walk out before the meeting ends.
End group meetings on time or some group members will leave the group for good.
When the Holy Spirit is doing something special… stay as long necessary.
Rick Howerton is the "Small Group-Ologist" at LifeWay Resources. He is the author of Destination Community, and he's got a lifetime of experience with discipleship and small groups.
posted by Sam O'Neal on October 13, 2009 4:09 PM
