Small Groups are known as the “heart of Washington Cathedral.” It is where people find a community to celebrate with them in times of joy, and mourn with them in times of sorrow. These are the friends who will support you in your challenges, and uplift you in your struggles. It is a primary avenue for spiritual growth and fellowship. It is not a clique or a club, and operates with open doors at all times. Our goal is to offer this level of support to every person who attends Washington Cathedral, and we are hopeful that at least two-thirds of the people who attend regularly will choose to join a Small Group. The challenge ahead of us is great. Presently only one-fourth of our regular-attenders belong to a Small Group.
As members of a Small Group leadership team you are already supporting the Small Group vision. You are also an integral part of helping us form more groups, for which we must have more people willing and able to be part of a leadership team. We need your help! We would like you to assist us by identifying those adults in your group who you would call “emerging leaders.” These are people who you think might be a good candidate for leadership. We ask two things of you during this process.
· First, do not make any judgments regarding whether the person would or would not agree to be part of a leadership team, even if you have asked them to be part of a team and they said “no.” Simply make your recommendations based on whether you think they might be qualified to be in leadership.
· Second, please do not share your recommendations with anyone, including the persons you are recommending.
Leaders Please Repond by April 1st:
As members of a Small Group leadership team you are already supporting the Small Group vision. You are also an integral part of helping us form more groups, for which we must have more people willing and able to be part of a leadership team. We need your help! We would like you to assist us by identifying those adults in your group who you would call “emerging leaders.” These are people who you think might be a good candidate for leadership. We ask two things of you during this process.
· First, do not make any judgments regarding whether the person would or would not agree to be part of a leadership team, even if you have asked them to be part of a team and they said “no.” Simply make your recommendations based on whether you think they might be qualified to be in leadership.
· Second, please do not share your recommendations with anyone, including the persons you are recommending.
Leaders Please Repond by April 1st:
Click here and tell us who you believe are your emerging leaders - include their names (and emails if you have them.)
