Last year’s journey participants reported:

• 93% were part of a small group—and for 59%, it was their first time
• 80% of small groups planned to continue meeting on their own
• 95% thought it was worth doing
• 92% found it enjoyable
• 89% said it was personally challenging
• 89% stated it would affect their future decisions

• Mobilize your church community around a shared experience and topic
• Use professionally created print materials, video, family guides and other stuff—everything’s either free (design work, content, video) or provided at-cost (anything printed)
• Build into (or launch) your small group ministry
• Connect with other pastors and get energized during weekly brainstorms
• Develop synergies with other churches
• Be part of a city/region-wide movement