The Small Group Iceberg

Yesterday during a phone consultation I used the image of an iceberg to explain what is involved in designing, launching and nurturing a small group ministry. I was encouraged to share this analogy. Here is a link to a description and doodle of my iceberg.
What is the point? Anyone looking into small group ministry - I would like to impress upon you that the actual group meeting or session is only about 1/9th of a small group ministry. There is a lot more to it.

I think it is the other 8/9ths that lead to the fact that many Unitarian Universalist congregations (and non UU too) have trouble getting their groups to grow and divide. This is a common problem. Why? Because of focusing on the groups and not the leadership development, mentoring of new leaders, service, ministry, evangelism, and/or participation in the life of the church. Those are just a few...

If you have thoughts on aspects of SGM that are often overlooked, please let me know.