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GB Sponsors' Guidelines

Guests attending a Great Banquet weekend must have at least one sponsor. The Great Banquet's purpose is to promote the revival and growth of believers. The mission is to know Jesus as Lord and Savior and to make Him known. We have witnessed the mighty hand of God using the NoVA GB weekends to call unbelievers out of a world of darkness.

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Prepare Yourself to Be a Sponsor

  1.  Key Qualities of a Sponsor.  

    • Members of Great Banquet communities or other similar three-day walks.  

    • Demonstrates a Christ-like witness and lifestyle. 

    • Actively participates in the Great Banquet or similar three-day walks.

  2. Key Duties of a Sponsor Include:  

    • ​​ Provide ongoing prayer support for your guest  Obtain contact information of friends and family from your guests for Agape letters. Helpful hints include: 
      o    Ask your guest for a list of 10–15 family members and friends who can pray for them. 
      o    Collect both email addresses and phone numbers for easier follow-up. 
      o    Solicit and collect Agape letters from guest’s friends and family—encouraging the guest and expressing appreciation. Gathering these letters may take persistence, but receiving personal messages from loved ones is one of the most meaningful parts of the weekend. 
      o    When the agape letters arrive, mark each envelope with an “F” on the top right corner to indicate “Friends and Family” so they can be opened first. 

    • Offer to speak with the Guest’s significant other to help meet any needs they may have while the Guest is away at the weekend.  

    • Respect your guest's privacy. 
      o    Should your guest be reluctant to share contact information for their close friends and family, understand that there may be delicate matters at play that you are not privy to. I would focus on who they might want to be praying for them during this time. 

    • Transport your guest to Send-Off by 5:30 pm Thursday or ensure that alternate transportation has been arranged. 

    • Assist your guest with luggage. 

    • Introduce your guest to members of the community and other guests.

    • Care for your guest’s family in any way possible during the weekend. 

    • Attend Candlelight on Saturday evening. 

    • Attend Closing on Sunday evening.

    • Provide transportation home for your guest or ensure that alternate transportation has been arranged.

    •  Accompany your guest to the Fourth Day meeting, which is usually held via Zoom. 

    • Encourage them to join a Reunion Group. 

    • Accompany them to the next Gathering. 

    • Actively encourage their GB Community fellowship for at least 6 months, through prayer, frequent contact, etc.

  3. If you're serving on team that weekend, coordinate with other Community members to provide coverage for your sponsor duties during the weekend

  1.  Always pray for discernment before inviting guests and for the Holy Spirit to guide the conversation. 

  2.  Characteristics of Guests.  

  •  Christians eager to deepen their faith.

  •  Sincere seekers open to faith who show genuine desire for spiritual growth 

  •  Sincere seekers of truth, answers to life's questions, or those simply wishing to participate.

  •  Individuals committed to adhering to all weekend guidelines and protocols. 

  • People seeking deeper prayer life, better understanding of sacraments/Bible study, Christian action, and discipleship. Individuals eager for renewal—avoid pressuring reluctant people.

  • Individuals with whom you have some familiarity or connection (even if it is through a friend or family member).

    3. Also, remember the Great Banquet is not designed to function as a counseling or behavioral               agency. If a guest is known to experience mental instability, please provide enough information, so that the potential guest can determine whether they can manage the various structured activities throughout the weekend.

Thoughtfully and Prayerfully Select a Guest

  1.  Always pray for discernment before inviting guests and for the Holy Spirit to guide the conversation. 

  2.  Characteristics of Guests.  

  •  Christians eager to deepen their faith.

  •  Sincere seekers open to faith who show genuine desire for spiritual growth 

  •  Sincere seekers of truth, answers to life's questions, or those simply wishing to participate.

  •  Individuals committed to adhering to all weekend guidelines and protocols. 

  • People seeking deeper prayer life, better understanding of sacraments/Bible study, Christian action, and discipleship. Individuals eager for renewal—avoid pressuring reluctant people.

  • Individuals with whom you have some familiarity or connection (even if it is through a friend or family member).

  • Also, remember the Great Banquet is not designed to function as a counseling or behavioral agency. If a guest is known to experience mental instability, please provide enough information, so that the potential guest can determine whether they can manage the various structured activities throughout the weekend.

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  • During the Weekend

    • Guests will have dinner at Church after Send-off.

    • Transport your guest to Send-Off between 5:00 - 5:30 pm Thursday.

    • Assist your guest with luggage.

    • Introduce your guest to members of the community and other guests.

    • Care for your guest’s family in any way possible.

    • Attend Candlelight on Saturday evening.

    • Attend Closing on Sunday evening.

    • Provide transportation home for your guest.

 

  • After the Weekend

    • Accompany them to the Fourth Day meeting.

    • Encourage them to join a Reunion Group.

    • Accompany them to the next Gathering.

    • Actively encourage their Community fellowship for at least 6 months, through prayer, frequent contact, etc.

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