I asked some people to make videos of what they liked the most about their Home Team and why someone should join a Home Team. I wasn't quite expecting this...
Starting New Home Team Semester - Oct. 10th
Hey guys, we are currently signing-up for our new fall Home Team semester. This Semester starts the week of October 10th and runs for 8 weeks. Check out the links to the right for specifics on this semesters Home Teams. Don't miss out, sign-up today! Email Neal@churchatthebay.com to sign-up or with any questions you have.
Maximize Your Home Team Experience
Home Teams are kicking off this week! If you've not yet signed up, we've got a great line up. Whether you've been coming to Church at the Bay for 3 years or for 3 weeks, joining a Home Team is the best way to get involved and to connect with other Christians. Check out the catalog if you haven't yet chosen a Home Team or email Neal with any questions.
Once you've committed to a Home Team, here are some ways to get the most out of yours:
1) Commit to attending regularly. Weeknights can be rough, especially for those of us who are working full-time or are mommies with dinner, homework and schedules to keep up with. Resolve in your heart that this commitment will be worth it and that you're modeling to your kids the priority God has in your life. And then, just do it!
2) Push yourself out of your Comfort Zone. It's easy to show up, sit back and let the real "talkers" in the group dominate conversation. Go ahead and take some risks! Allow yourself to try answering the more vulnerable or difficult questions, even if it means you preface your answer with, "I'm not sure this answers the question, but..." Your authenticity could change the dynamic of the conversation that night, leading everyone else to a more meaningful dialogue.
3) Grab coffee or lunch with another Home Team member once a month. You already have a lot in common with the other people in your Home Team--you go to Church at the Bay, you're interested in your Home Team's curriculum, and you're probably in a similar life stage. Take your friendships to the next level by investing in time outside of Home Team and Church to get to know them better.
4) Reflect on the Home Team challenges during the week. If there's homework--do it! Whether it's a relational challenge or a chapter to read, make a realistic plan to complete your homework before the next Home Team's meeting. If there's not assigned homework, make sure you're taking the time each day to reflect on the content discussed in Home Team. When God moves you, whether it's a challenge to change, or a promise that comforts, let it "marinate" that week by taking time to reflect and pray.
With these four commitments, and a heart open to new friendships and God's challenges, you're sure to have a meaningful Home Team semester!
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