Orange Conference 2017- Breakout Notes
MarriedPeople INTERACTIVE
Wednesday, April 26th 3:00-4:15pm
Speakers: Todd Graham (@Toddgraham83) & Ted Lowe (@tedlowe)
INDIVIDUAL COUPLES
DATE NIGHTS
Why Date Nights?
- Date nights are what couples have asked for and understand
- Date nights help couples laugh
- Date nights help couples affirm each other
- Date nights help couples know each other
- Date nights give couples relational wins
How To’s
- On-Site pick up
Pros
Cons
Childcare - Online download
Pros
Cons
Childcare - On-Site pick up And Online download combo
Pros
Cons - Childcare
5 Things That Will Make or Break Your Individual Couple Experiences
- Promotion
- Male and Female friendly: promo and presentation
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Childcare
- Follow Up: email reminders, posters, promote the rest of the strategy.
MarriedPeople Monthly
- Monthly Email
SMALL GROUPS
Why Small Groups?
- Small Groups create community
- Small Groups promote accountability
- Small Groups stimulate faith
How To’s
- Start One
- Be Flexible
- Highlight One
6 Things That Will Make or Break Your Small Group Experiences
- Promotion
- Reluctant but willing leaders.
- The time factor
- The guy factor
- Easy Application
Show an example of an exercise - Follow-Up
LARGER GROUP EXPERIENCES
Whys?
- Larger Group Experiences help to elevate marriage
- Larger Group Experiences help normalize struggle and hope
- Larger Group Experiences an opportunity to promote laugher and fun
- Larger Group Experiences make it easier to be male (and female) friendly
- Larger Group Experiences create a platform for a relevant message
- Larger Group Experiences give you opportunities to promote next steps
- Larger Group Experiences are great for outreach
How To’s
- One-night events
- Weekend retreats (away from church)
- Weekend retreats (at church)
- Sunday services
6 Things That Will Make or Break Your Large Group Experiences
- Promotion
- Look and Feel
- Transitions
- Hosts
- Choosing live or video teaching
- Follow-Up
Check out the MarriedPeople Annual Strategy Pack at http://marriedpeople.org/strategypack