Frequently Asked Questions - F4T

A quick diagnostic table for core teams: spot the pain point, name the cause, take the next step.

Pain Point	Likely Root Cause	Action Steps to Remedy
Inconsistent Attendance	Weak commitment at launch. Christians don’t fully grasp the F4T vision. Follow‑up is patchy.	At launch, clearly state: “We meet [fortnightly/monthly] for 12 months and watch a video series. Consistent attendance is advised.” If buy‑in is weak, relaunch with different people rather than drag a dead group. Use 3‑touch follow‑up each time: 3 weeks out – text invite 1 week out – “Are you coming?” Day before – confirm yeses Use personal texts, not generic emails.
Core Team Not Pulling Their Weight	No real accountability; roles and expectations are fuzzy. Lack of training.	Regularly ask core team: “Who are you engaging with? Which non‑Christians are you following up?” Make sure everyone has a clear role (aligned to their 5‑fold gifting). Normalise simple accountability in meetings – names, not theory and good intentions.
Not Enough Unchurched Guests	Christians don’t have strong unchurched relationships, are fearful of inviting, or don’t realise it’s an expectation.	Challenge Christians to invest 2 hours/week intentionally building relationships with unchurched people. Use an OIKOS map to identify and pray for specific non‑Christian contacts. Click here for details. Attend F4T monthly “How To Share Your Faith” coaching with Lisa McInnes‑Smith. To register, click here. Core team to attend the 1‑Day Workshop to practice spiritual conversations (keep up this habit). Before launch, core team members should bring a list of 2–3 unchurched people to invite. If the list is thin, delay launch. Pray specifically for God to bring the harvest.
Christians Fearful of Inviting	Worried F4T/Alpha is “too Christian” or scared of rejection.	Frame invites as networking & “faith exploration”, never bait‑and‑switch. Be clear we’re exploring Christianity together. MC intro should clearly mention Christianity and Alpha videos – no surprises. Remind Christians: every guest should already know their inviter is a Christian. Don’t fear rejection. Bless, release and move on to the next person who may be ready. Many non-Christians say Alpha is their favourite part!
Christian Guests Don’t Understand Expectations	F4T vision is not communicated clearly or consistently.	Ensure every Christian guest knows the F4T vision: this is about reaching & journeying with the unchurched, not a cosy holy huddle. Re‑state the vision often – at launch, mid‑series, and in 1:1 chats. Be willing to move on from “dead wood” and focus on Christians with a real burden for the lost.
Lack of Quality Speakers	Limited speaker pool; unaware of available resources	In a core team meeting, brainstorm a speaker list – look for untapped potential sitting quietly in the pews. For rural/remote groups, use pre‑recorded fireside chats from the F4T content library. Click here for access. Ask your State Manager for strong speaker referrals and support
Lack of Sponsor	Unclear expectations on costs and generosity	Option 1: Treat the group like a church connect group: core team (4–6 people) share costs for food & drink. Option 2: Seek sponsorship from: Core team businesses Regular Christian attendees Wider supporters who believe in the F4T vision Create a QR code for meeting that people can donate to if desired/not compulsory and not for 1^st timers. Option 3: (In more professional settings, aka, “boardrooms”) An online system may be used to cover costs. No more than $25 per person. The expectation is that a Christian would cover their guests fee. Speak to your State Manager for more details.