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As we are beginning new community groups, we have found that there is a natural development that occurs. Below is a working draft of the stages of Community Group development. Each stage includes the primary principles, bench marks, and key practices. There is much yet to learn. Your comments and suggestions are greatly appreciated. Feel free to post on the Community Group Stages Forum .
Community Group Stages
DRAFT
8.6.2008
Seeding
Principles
The Seeding Stage is the beginning of the process
of reproduction. Here we look for people
who are connected in their communities, are excited about Jesus, and are
available to start something new. Bench Marks[njp1]
1.
Identify New
Hosts
2.
Initial
Conversations sharing ideas
3.
Connecting
with existing CGs and CGPs
4.
Develop a list
of potential participants in the new CG
Key Practices[njp2]
1.
Prayer of Discernment
2.
Listening to
find those who have host potential
Incubation
Principles
The Incubation Stage begins the formation
process. Here we take more time with the
new Hosts to teach the DNA of C3. We
begin to explain and model the basic practices of the Community Group. Bench Marks
1.
The Host understands
and is compatible with the Vision and DNA of C3.
2.
The Hosts have
identified helpers
3.
The Hosts have
identified initial contacts
4.
The Hosts have
committed to an initial start plan (i.e. ALPHA)
5.
Hosts are
committed to basic practices
6.
Hosts are
committed to CORE
Key Practices
1.
ROL
development
2.
Teaching
Vision and DNA and basic practices
3.
Participation
in CORE
4.
Modeling group
gatherings
5.
Developing
Relationships with hosts and leadership
Birth
Principles
The Birth Stage sees the emergence of the new
group. Here the group begins to meet
regularly and put in to practice the DNA. Bench Marks
1.
Group is
meeting regularly
2.
Group is
committed to an outreach strategy (i.e. ALPHA)
3.
First New Life
4.
Group is
working out the DNA of C3
5.
Group is
giving financially
6.
Group is
finding ways to connect with the greater network
7.
Key Practices
1.
ROL
2.
Group Lexio
3.
Serving
4.
Praying
5.
Sharing
6.
Participation
in CORE
7.
Coaching
Growth
Principles
The Growth Stage stabilizes the group. The patterns are solidified and new
leadership is established. Bench Marks
1.
Full DNA is
established
2.
Community
Pastor Installed
3.
Regular new
life and mission
4.
Leadership
participation in CORE
5.
Regular
Participation with other CGs
Key Practices
1.
ROL personal
2.
ROL corporate
3.
Review Vision
/ DNA
4.
Modify
practices to better fit community
5.
CORE
6.
CP mtgs
Reproduction
Principles
The Reproduction Stage leads to new life. The group prayerfully prepares and sends key
leaders into new mission fields. Bench Marks
1.
Discernment of
next hosts
2.
Discernment of
next helpers
3.
Commitment to
supporting new group birth
Key Practices
1.
ROL
2.
Discernment
3.
Encouragement
4.
CORE
5.
CP mtgs
Ending
Principles
The death stage is a natural part of life. Here we celebrate the life, ministry, and
reproduction of the group and graciously let it rest. Bench Marks
1.
Acknowledgement
of mission and ministry
2.
Acknowledgement
of key leaders
3.
Party
4.
Placement of
members in other groups
Key Practices
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