The 12 Steps create a powerful path to identify yourself with a group of people in such a positive way that they embrace you as a member, a friend, and welcome your influence in their group. It's what Jesus did for us.
Participate in doing the things that the group wants to be done.
https://youtu.be/pRVCZTmK1QE
Step 8: Befriend
Find some people to spend more time with on a regular basis both within and outside the group times.
https://youtu.be/B63M5LFb0Ek
Step 9: Disciple
Begin conversing about the big questions of life, connect with God through talking, listening, reading scripture and other people, and follow Jesus together in helping others to do the same.
https://youtu.be/gs-QqEcOEwI
Step 10: Gather
Once you have disciples, begin meeting together as a group to practice the 12 characteristics of a Christ-following community.
https://youtu.be/gs-QqEcOEwI
Step 11: Equip
Equip each other to be Bridge Leaders that make disciples.