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By Dennis McCallum & Doug Patch “How often does a home group host a Conversation & Cuisine?”Every three or four months is typical. The reason for the infrequent schedule is to make it possible for parents to get a baby sitter without feeling they are neglecting their children. Most adults will be willing to get a baby sitter if the events are only once per quarter. Consequently, we have the adults' full attention and their entire night available. (Contrast this to evenings when guests bring their children and spend the whole evening preoccupied with them.) This ministry began in 1992 for the reasons described at the beginning of this document. Churchwide, home groups are hosting 40-75 events per year since then. It is fairly common to see a dozen guests or more at an event and they typically are very appreciative of the hospitality and openness during the discussion. It is not unusual to hear that their exposure to Christians in this enjoyable, relaxed and non-threatening environment enabled them, in the weeks and months following, to engage their Christian friend in more spiritually oriented discussions and to ask them questions. Interested? Here's help with hosting an event and to take advantage of our materials. If you think of new topics and/or menus, please share them with us. We'll be grateful. >> Contact Dennis with a comment or question 1. What is Conversation & Cuisine? |
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