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One of my favorite shows of all-time is The Office (honestly you could probably tell from my last blog post). But I love The Office because of the famous Micheal Scott. As a leader, we see throughout the show that Michael is frustrating to work for because he doesn’t do much work, he plays all day, and had very little organization within his office. It is hilarious to watch, but in actuality limiting to the organization as a whole.
[Tweet “Without organization, growth is impossible.”]
I know that is a pretty bold statement but it’s true. You need organization if you want your group to grow and to sustain itself.
Organization is attractive to students. If you think about it, will student want to come back to your BASIC group if they feel like it is a chaotic, disorganized, and stressful environment? Most likely not.
So, here are some areas to help make your group a little more organized, and a lot more attractive to students on your campus.
1. Arrive Early
Advisors and Student Leaders should arrive about 20-30 minutes before the group start time. When you do, you’re able to set-up the room before students get there so your focus could be connecting with your students that come in. It also frees you up to connect with newcomers and make them feel more welcome.
2. Start On-Time
When we pay attention to starting our groups on-time, it is not about being “judgy” or stressful. In fact, it is quite the opposite. When we start on-time we are making room for opportunities to connect MORE with students, to care MORE for students, to minister MORE to students.
3. Plan Ahead
Planning ahead sounds like a “no brainer” but it can actually be pretty difficult for people to do. Planning ahead allows your group to have consistency, which leads to students feeling more comfortable knowing what to expect.
Plan out a game or ice breaker to do in the beginning right when your group starts. Plan ahead for someone to bring a snack or dessert for food (because honestly food brings us closer together). Plan out your semester ahead of time by scheduling speakers, so it’s not something that you have to worry and stress about on a week to week basis. Plan out worship nights and fun events to give some spontaneity and surprise to your students.
Planning is important. We see it all throughout the Bible. Great Biblical leaders made strategic plans – Moses, Joshua, Nehemiah, David, Jesus, and Paul – all planned ahead.
Get organized, and then get ready for the amount of growth you will experience in your group.
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