Group Launch FAQ

Helping you launch your group successfully.

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Everything you need to know about launching your group!

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Small Group Track

Our 3-Month Group Plan

Fall 2023 Plan

Spring 2024 Plan

Group registration opens on January 28.

  1. Group members will receive a confirmation email from GC when they register for a group.
  2. You will receive an email containing an updated roster each day that one or more people register for your group.
  3. Your group will remain online until it fills or registration closes.
  4. All leaders and group members (current and new) should plan to attend the Frist Group meeting.
  5. Review the First Group Meeting Details
  6. Follow the steps outlined under Before the First Group Meeting.
  7. Follow the steps outlined under After the First Group Meeting.

You have an opportunity to set the tone for your group before you ever meet. Follow the steps below to help generate excitement for your members and increase the chance of them participating.

  1. As new members sign up for your group, reach out and welcome them. You can create your own email or personalize this sample welcome email we’ve provided.
  2. At least one week before your group launches: Send a second email to introduce yourself and provide meeting details.
  3. The night before your group launches: Send the third email reminding all group members to show up for their first group meeting. 

Please note:

  • If someone cannot attend the first group meeting but would still like to be in the group, please make a note in order to reserve their spot on the roster.
  • If someone can no longer be in the group, they should update their registration using the Update Your Registration link in their confirmation email.

Reinforce the experience of your first group meeting by following up with your group.

Send an email to all group members no later than two days after the first group meeting. You can create your own email or personalize this sample follow-up email we’ve provided.

If you have any questions during this process, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].

We understand that the expense of childcare can be a deterrent to participating in a Community Group. Because we are committed to removing as many obstacles as possible, the church supplements group participants at a predetermined rate for their childcare expenses, if needed.

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