How do we launch and run an OpenWell?
OUR OPENWELL MANUEL
The complete guide to preparing for and setting up an OpenWell
PLAN FOR LAUNCH
“Every Well will be a source of life in its community”.
Over a 4 month process OpenWell will be launched in a new community. Below is the 4 step process for planting a new OpenWell.
16 weeks prior to launch date: begin 4 weeks of prayer walking for 2 hours. Prepare the ground through prayer. Soften the ground through prayer.
Digging deep into God’s presence and establishing a well of God’s presence for generations to come.
16 weeks prior to launch date:
spend two weeks sharing the vision with people all over the community. Find people of peace.
8 weeks prior to launch date:
Have six VISION/DNA interest evenings to share vision, and build and train team over food.
16 weeks prior to launch date:
Identify a building that can be a long term home for the Well. Cost no more than £50 for a 2 hour hire. A place where we can store our equipment, is clean, free parking. Buy and bring in equipment.
Sign a month to month contract.
8 weeks prior to launch date:
Social media campaign and local billboards and posters.
4 weeks prior to launch date:
Knock on every door with a gift and flyer and offer of prayer.
2 weeks prior to launch date:
2 weeks of community VIP events.
STEP FIVE / LAUNCH OPENWELL
“OpenWell is a longterm commitment to be a community that helps people learn to live and love like Jesus”.
Launch of the regular OpenWell service, which looks like:
Each OpenWell service starts around tables with food (or some form of hospitality). This is an opportunity to build relationships.
Worship and opportunity to welcome and embrace Holy Spirit and focus on Jesus and receive God’s love.
Each week we also take communion to remember the death and resurrection of Jesus.
First 8 weeks it will be Alpha content.
Second 8 weeks will be Foundations course.
Each week there is a Bible based talk that will help you learn to live and love like Jesus.
Each talk will be part of a series. Each series lasts for around 6-8 weeks and is based on a book of the Bible.
Opportunity for people to respond to the talk, hear from others, and contribute your own perspective in an honest, friendly, and open environment.
Opportunity to give and receive prayer.
HOW DOES AN OPENWELL RUN EACH WEEK?
Local Team
Openwell Host Team - Responsible for the oversight of an OpenWell community, oversight of the weekly service, communication with leadership team and church office
Openwell Host Team Leader - responsible for the host team
Timetable
Team to arrive 45 mins before / Team to setup and then pray (30 mins) / Welcome (15 mins)
1 hour service
Set down (15 min)
Equipment List (stored at the venue)
5 tables that seat 10 / 50 chairs / screen and projector / Popup signs / Table decor (inc relevant flyers, giving forms etc)
OPENWELL HOST TEAM
Each OpenWell is led by a host team and each host team has a team leader. The host team are responsible for the weekly OpenWell service and the care of the people attending the service. The local OpenWell host team is responsible for setup, food, setdown, etc and the senior leadership team provides content, advice, oversight, guidance and support.
More details on exactly HOW a local OpenWell works and how it is supported will be available during the training and discernment process.
Interested in Joining an OpenWell host team? Find out more by clicking below.