When people know they'll be discussing and praying about these ideas with others, they prepare. Instead of sitting with arms crossed and minds wandering, almost everyone takes notes. Everyone is more aware of what we are concentrating on. It mainstreams new believers. Window shoppers see the questions in the bulletin and know what kinds of things will be talked about, thus lowering anxiety and fear of trying a group.
Few people are secure enough to be stand-alone teachers.
But with the discussion guide and a briefing tape we provide, we have no problem finding people willing to facilitate a group. New Members' Boot Camp Entry-level experience starts everyone off as a disciple. Frank A. Thomas O ur church was like many. New members failed to connect to the body and were lost through the back door. Others who professed faith in Christ weren't well grounded before entering positions of leadership.