Step 1: 
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If possible, preach a message on the value of community and small 
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groups (perhaps using Jesus and the disciples as an example). Successful 
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connections usually require three components: a vision cast on the 
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importance of small groups; modeling by current leadership of being in a 
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group; and easy connection to either a new group or an existing group.
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Step 2: 
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Have a “connection event” after the service to get people into small 
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groups for the GIC campaign. Here are a couple of options:
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  1. Have a modified Sunday service that concludes approximately fifteen 
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      minutes early.  At the end of the service identify all of your group leaders 
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      by having them come to the front of the church. Then invite those willing 
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      to be connected in a group for six weeks, but who are not already in one, 
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      to follow you and the leaders out of the sanctuary/auditorium to one of 
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      two rooms. Those interested in a small group in someone’s home should 
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      go to one of the rooms; those who would prefer a midweek or Sunday  
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      group at church should go to the other.
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      In the home-group room, have tables set up with red, blue, or white 
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      tablecloths. Instruct people to go to the red table(s) if they want a 
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      women’s group, blue for men’s, and white for couples and singles. Or 
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      perhaps you’ll want to organize the home groups geographically. Have 
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      leaders available at each table to welcome those who sit at their 
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      table.
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