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January 17, 2013
What's Up with the Empty Chair?
The pros and cons of this old standby
Chances are, you've heard of the "empty chair." You may even regularly have an empty chair in your small-group meetings.
The idea is that it reminds group members that there is always room for more—and that they're supposed to be inviting others to join. While this can be a helpful visual reminder, there may be some negative consequences to using the empty chair.
Sam O'Neal spells out the pros and cons to help you decide what's best for your group. Read his blog post here and share with us below if and how you use the empty chair at meetings.
posted by Amy Jackson on January 17, 2013 10:52 AM
