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Burning Question:

Our apprentice leader model is failing to create new leaders. What model works?

In a typical group, an apprentice doesn't do anything. They watch but never lead.

Instead of developing apprentices, simply rotate leadership every week. Normally, groups don't do that. But if you challenge them after the first couple of weeks you launch a new group and underscore the importance of rotating leadership, over time it will happen.

Many individuals are just waiting to be asked. The average spiritual age of people who agree to be a host is 14 years. Help your senior pastor get members out of the pews and develop leaders by giving individuals the opportunity to host.

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