2:37 PMJason Petermann – Session 4 will start in 13 minutes…
2:53 PMJason Petermann – Say it. So what
2:53 PMJason Petermann – The “so what” helps people integrate their menu, and therefore, their choices
2:54 PMJason Petermann – the “so what” brings vision to your promotion
2:55 PMJason Petermann – The “so what” clarifies the practicality and specificity of personal discipleship
2:57 PMJason Petermann – Laser. Focus.
2:57 PMJason Petermann – Many years go, Granger had a ministry for EVERYTHING (couples, singles, ladies, mens, etc.)
3:04 PMJason Petermann – The narrowed their focus to three areas… Groups, Retreats, and Volunteers
3:04 PMJason Petermann – showing a video of Mark Beeson speaking about this
3:12 PMJason Petermann – A church OF or WITH small groups
3:13 PMJason Petermann – a church of: you will expect everyone to be a part of one
3:13 PMJason Petermann – you’ll elevate the importance of this step over other steps
3:14 PMJason Petermann – people may feel like the other steps don’t have much significance compared to the step of getting in a small group
3:14 PMJason Petermann – people may hear if they are not in a small group, you are a substandard christian
3:15 PMJason Petermann – A church with groups, but focused on relationships is the key
3:16 PMJason Petermann – biblical teaching is a catalyst for life change and that life change best happens in relationships
3:16 PMJason Petermann – the experience of grace – unconditional acceptance – in personal relationships is often the open door to receiving God’s grace
3:17 PMJason Petermann – the care of our church people is best administered by the people with whom they share relationship
3:17 PMJason Petermann – people will stick in the local church as they connect with others
3:18 PMJason Petermann – serving is best practiced in a team, a joint effort with others with whom we share mutual mission and relationship
3:18 PMJason Petermann – Breaking. Barriers.
3:18 PMJason Petermann – CREATE
3:19 PMJason Petermann – a name that reduces confusion, fear and baggage (groups?)
3:19 PMJason Petermann – Create opporunities to tell stories
3:19 PMJason Petermann – Create ways for people to experiment
3:22 PMJason Petermann – Clarify… Culture
3:22 PMJason Petermann – Purpose
3:24 PMJason Petermann – people are coming with a variety of backgrounds and desires
3:24 PMJason Petermann – define the purpose of the meeting: to build relationships
3:27 PMJason Petermann – Granger has four group environments
3:27 PMJason Petermann – starting point: for marrieds and for singles – 6 weeks
3:34 PMJason Petermann – turning point: those ready for a change
3:34 PMJason Petermann – people that want to break addictions, need counseling and other things like that do not go to support groups, the also go to these small groups in turning point
3:36 PMJason Petermann – these groups promote the fact that these people matter to God
3:37 PMJason Petermann – 10 week groups
3:37 PMJason Petermann – none of Grangers groups are “eternal”
3:38 PMJason Petermann – Viewpoint: the newest “group” addition
3:38 PMJason Petermann – people that are looking for others to study the Bible with
3:39 PMJason Petermann – Journey Classes were going to do this, but they were to big
3:39 PMJason Petermann – these are smaller groups at tables
3:45 PMJason Petermann – Onramps: too many groups = confusion
3:47 PMJason Petermann – too challenging = scary
3:55 PMJason Petermann – Volunteer. Venue.
3:55 PMJason Petermann – Myths associated with volunteering
3:55 PMJason Petermann – (we are running out of time!) AHHH!
3:56 PMJason Petermann – there is no room for me
3:56 PMJason Petermann – It requires too much time
3:57 PMJason Petermann – you need to be an extrovert to serve
3:57 PMJason Petermann – you need to be an introvert
3:57 PMJason Petermann – only Christ followers can volunteer
3:58 PMJason Petermann – you must know what you are good at to volunteer
3:58 PMJason Petermann – (they let you experiment at GCC)
3:58 PMJason Petermann – Develop on ramps
3:58 PMJason Petermann – host an expo
3:58 PMJason Petermann – Get online
3:58 PMJason Petermann – host a tour
3:58 PMJason Petermann – (Voluntour)
3:59 PMJason Petermann – make it simple, whatever you do!
4:00 PMJason Petermann – wow… end of session 4! Thanks for joining me for the last couple of days!
