Counsel #4 — Recruit

Picture: Counsel #4 — RecruitCCL 75.1

One mistake new group leaders make is assuming people will automatically show up. It can be awkward and discouraging to have only one person turn out. Attendance can be uncertain, depending on the culture and context. Leaders fail when they assume advertising once or twice is enough. It takes 5—7 exposures with various advertising methods to make people aware. To ensure success, personally invite people and get a commitment. Use a simple sign-up sheet. This gives you a list of people to contact and remind the day before the group begins. In some cultures, about half the number of people who commit to joining will show up. So, if you want a group of 5—10 people, consider aiming for 10—20.^{[100]https://www.smallgroupinternational.com/recruit-new-members-into-your-small-group/}CCL 75.2

“For many are called, but few are chosen.” Matthew 22:14CCL 75.3

“There should be those in the churches who can help their brethren to learn the will of God as revealed in his word. Those who are qualified to do this should invite members of the church to study the Bible with them. Let them seek, in a pleasing, discreet manner, to enlighten the understanding and impress the conscience. In helping others to become acquainted with the Scriptures, they should not think a sacrifice too great, or regard the time as other than most profitably employed.” Ellen White in The Review and Herald, May 15, 1888, par. 4CCL 75.4

Reflect: What are several ways you can think of to promote your group?CCL 75.5