What are the different ways that Intimate Encounters can be experienced in our church?
• The Intimate Encounters workbook was originally designed to be a small group resource • The Intimate Encounters workbook can be taught in a class environment using the Intimate Encounters Teaching Curriculum. If we are just getting started, should we provide classes or groups first? • Classes • No real limit to the number of attendees (other than the size of the room). • Threat level is lower in a class environment • Might choose to do fewer lessons because of the class environment. • Sometimesparticipants are less committed in a class (i.e. attendance, homework). • Small Groups • 3-6 couples should be the desired size- more may not be effective to impacting as many couples as quickly. • More opportunity for discussion and bonding • Participants often have a higher commitment to attend and do homework • Threat level higher for some couples. • Good way to develop a church leadership team How might we begin? • Some churches begin with a class. If so, we recommend that you feel free to
