This year, we had a higher percentage of students plugged into small group ministry; there are a variety of factors as to why, but what are some of the factors that we have control over when offering small groups? The primary key is to eliminate potential excuses for not being in a small group.
1. Offer a wide variety of small groups with different commitment levels
a. We have one small group that meets for 45 minutes in the cafeteria during lunch; anyone can carve out time for a life lesson over lunch.
b. We have another group that meets 4 days a week reading through the New Testament in 55 days.
c. We couple many of our bible studies with other activities such as exercise, food, and other social events.
2. Offer a gender specific studies
a. Interestingly, we have found this year that our collegians have shown high interest levels in Biblical manhood and womanhood studies. Ironically, students have overwhelmingly preferred being in a gender specific group.
3. Funnel large group worship service attendees to small group studies through speaking, videos, small group panel Q&A, and sign up sheets.
a. Discussing the importance of small groups and getting students to immediately sign up after large group worship created an easy step toward small group for students.
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