Stay Connected Through the Summer

Volume 41 | June 2018

What should your small group do over summer? When the weather gets warmer, kids get a break from school, and church schedules loosen up, your small group has a unique opportunity to grow. But that doesn't mean just doing the same things you've been doing. For some, taking a break is a great idea. For others, consistent meetings are the best course. Still others will meet on a special schedule just for the summer.

Whatever you do, help your small group make the most of the summer with unique activities and a special emphasis on staying connected - even if you don't see each other every week. This training tool will help you decide what your group should do during the summer. Plus, you'll gain important tips on staying connected and making the most of the summer months. With the content outlined below, you'll head into the fall stronger than ever.

For a sample from this training tool , read " Does Your Small Group Need a Vacation? "

To Meet or Not to Meet?

Does Your Small Group Need a Vacation?

How to tell if and when you need to take a break, by Mark Ingmire

The Pros and Cons of a Summer Break

And why it's best to maintain some kind of connection as a group, by Michael C. Mack

Should My Small Group Take a Summer Break?

Use these questions to decide, by Rick Howerton

Stay Connected

Connect Throughout the Summer

Practical ideas to help carry your group's momentum into September, by Sheila Ely

Use Social Media to Connect Through the Summer

Facebook can keep group members close - even if you don't meet as often, by Amy Jackson

Take Your Group Public This Summer

Going out into the community can keep your group refreshed and useful at the same time, by Reid Smith

Make the Most of Your Summer Break

Take your group beyond typical meetings for a season, by Eric Bryce-Johnson

Share Your Personal Stories

Grow closer together and learn about God by sharing extended personal stories, by Amy Jackson

Restart with a Bang

Don't let a summer break turn into a sluggish fall for your group, by Robert Damon

Resources

Summer Calendar

Click here to download the entire training tool.

Save the Date

Save the date for the events below - for you and for your small group members:

1st Samuel Series: Sunday, June 3 - Sunday, June 24
KidsGiG: June 18-22 at Wexford; June 25-29 at Dormont and Beaver Valley; July 9-13 at Oakland, East End, and Sewickley Valley