Group Talk - Small Group Network

Align: Learning Small Group Ministry Essentials - this new online training course is now open for enrollment!  7 COVID re-entry Musts for the Small Group Point Person 1. Reflect on the COVID season a. What loses—needs to stop b. What was temporary—was good for COVID c. What got discovered—part of the new normal d. What is Core—welcome back 2. What’s the Vision—it can’t be just virtual to physical 3. Clarify success—end in mind 4. Expect high emotion—racial, political, COVID—don’t explain away what’s going on. Presence is more important.  Psalm 27:13 5. Understand your governmental rules—CDC, Fed, State, County 6. Think through your guidelines 7. Pray—read Ephesian 6:10-12 Saddleback's Guidelines for Small Group Gatherings During COVID 19 Group Size—Limit group gatherings to no more than 10 Larger groups should sub-group and meet in different places or at different times. Location—Meet only in places where you can safely distance Meeting outside is encouraged when possible. Hosts should be prepared to clea