This will compel them to study the proposal. Chase up those who do not reply. Don't be put of by these reactions. To counter these hesitations, attention should be given to three questions which may already have been raised in the replies. The basic framework of a Christian Fellowship at work is a regular meeting, plus a range of other specific activities or witness ventures which are not meeting-based.
Meetings are important and to be encouraged.
But we must not limit our thinking to meetings only. There is much other useful work a CF can do, which can involve people who find it difficult or impossible to get to meetings. Involvement in a CF at work need not be a huge time commitment. CFs should be run so as not to put great time burdens on any one person. CF activities should not often encroach into evenings or week-ends.