We used God's Word as the guide for developing our connection process.  In Genesis 18:13-16 we read that when Moses was struck with the awesome responsibility of caring for thousands of Israelites, he was given wise advice by his father-in-law.  He was told to break up the large group into smaller groups and place a godly leader in charge of each.  The "large" had to become "small" for better organization, accountability and community.  One man could not lead the greater group, but many leading smaller groups, could accomplish much.

At Pacific Baptist Church we are doing the very same thing by both growing larger and smaller at the same time.  Small groups exist to connect people relationally.