Below are some suggested best practices to help you connect with your Ekklesia members and cultivate covenant community!
Connect by Asking ITT Questions about the Sermons
As leaders, we should be engaged and applying the teachings of the house in our own lives first. Sending out ITT Questions to our groups after each sermon helps to remind them of the ways God spoke to them each Sunday.
Split Duties
Almost all Ekklesias have two leaders. Try a month of having one person observe while the other facilitates. As an observer, what is the dynamic of the group and how could you improve it? Who seems to be on the margins of the discussions and how can you help people feel more welcomed? Who can you invest in?
Ekklesia Liturgy
This is a suggestion for how you should spend your time during your Ekklesia gatherings:
– Meal (45 minutes)
– Worship (15 minutes)
– Study & Discussion (45 minutes)
– Prayer (15 minutes)
Remember to Update the Attendance on the Google Spreadsheet!
Updating the attendance of your group helps you as a leader keep track who has been consistent throughout the year. It also helps the staff know who is an active participant at Ekklesia!