Bring in outstanding Disciples ministers, teachers and laity to conduct these classes. Small groups easily fill different needs as designed by the small group members themselves. Leadership is needed to develop these groups. A new emphasis on Christian Education and Sunday School should be implemented to increase members' involvement and commitment. Offer adult and children's classes at the same times to encourage participation.
Possibilities are endless.
These recipients would have the potential to do more good for themselves than any number of advocacy groups could ever do for them. Each project would require major planning and scheduling efforts in addition to the budgeting and raising of necessary expenses. These can be funded by special offerings, allocation from Heritage Fund, or by individuals seeking sponsorship. Lay Visitors for Post-crisis Events in Congregation. In another way, a crisis visitor could act in a supportive role in the event of critical illness, family bereavement, or crisis situation, much as a Stephens Ministry lay person would.