Hi Group Leaders,
Our Community Group season is winding down. 4 more weeks of group.
With the end in sight, here are 4 things we can do to finish our group well.
1. Decide Summer Plans
Summer is an amazing opportunity to get outside with your group, do a BBQ, go to a park, grab ice cream, watch an outdoor movie, etc.
If you don't get dates on your calendar before the trimester ends, you are less likely to connect over the summer.
Try to set 1 monthly gathering on the calendar for June, July, and August.
One of the best ways to do this is to just schedule a meeting on the same week of every month, on the night you normally meet for group.
For example, the 3rd Tuesday of every month (6/20, 7/18, 8/15).
Even if you don't have the social activity decided yet, you at least have the date reserved on your calendar.
2. Talk with Future Leaders
One of the best ways to ensure group health and prevent leader burn-out, is to share the load. The more the merrier. Who in your group has leadership potential?
If you haven't broached the conversation with them yet, now is the time. Invite them over for dinner or chat with them on Sunday and drop the idea in their mind.
If you have already talked with them about the role, invite them to help you plan or host a summer social.
If they are not yet members of Northridge, invite them to attend the next Membership Class on May 21st.
3. Invite Feedback
What we don't know, CAN hurt us. We may assume everyone is loving group, or that someone is struggling with group, but we won't know for sure until we ask.
Send out an email or hand out 3x5 cards in one of your upcoming meetings and ask 2 questions:
What do you love most about our group?
What is one idea you have to improve our group?
Ask them now before the group season is over, that will give you time to discuss their feedback together, and make adjustments for the fall.
4. Discuss The Future
What is next for your group?
Do you need new leaders?
Do you need to change up your group night?
Do you need to figure out different childcare plans?
Do you need to create room for new people?
Is the group too large to effectively care for each other?
Is now the time to make plans for multiplication?
These can be difficult decisions to make. Don't just wait until August to decide, begin the conversation now.
Not sure what's next, or how to make these changes?
Include your group coach in the conversation. We'd love to help you figure out what is best for you and your group.
4 more weeks until Summer. Let's finish strong!
Upcoming Dates
April 16th - May 27th Spring Community Group Trimester (6 weeks)
Friday, June 2nd, 7:05pm Group Leader Red Wings Game
Questions?
If you have any questions about groups or anything else at Northridge, please reply to the email or reach out to your coach.
We'd love to support you in anyway that we can.
Additional Resources That May Be Helpful
When & How Should Your Group Multiply?
10 Simple Ideas To Connect With Your Group This Summer
The Top 2 Things Group Members Wish Were Different About Your Group
4 Sure Ways To Burn Out As A Group Leader
How To Find and Keep New People
