How does New Beginnings work and what are the initial steps?
First Step: As New Beginnings 101, 201, 301 is truly collaborative; the first step is to gather together the individuals who will eventually present the material. New Beginnings is not a top down program that must be presented by pastor, associates and staff. The whole idea is to allow lay people — both those who are already active in the church, as well as those who are not active yet who possess the ability to present material well — to participate in this exciting program. As you will note, there are five presentations in 101, four in 201 and two in 301. In addition, a MC/leader is needed and someone to eventually serve as a “discernment minister” to assist those who have special talents that do not easily fit into ministry slots in your church or community. You do not need a different person for each presentation. So any number of people, from about six to fifteen can work. Second Step: “Call them by name.” Yes, exactly as the Scripture tells us. Jesus did not ask for volunteers
