First, it is a physical gathering of guys in a space you put together. House, a place in your church, somewhere outside, a garage.
Setting - Make sure it is manly, plenty of space, and no one else there to interrupt or change the dynamic.
Date: September 12 is good, but whatever works for your guys.
FOOD - grill some meat! and probably have some snacks too.
Event - Make it a one day event - see our sample schedule
Fun - have a corn hole set to do a bracket championship throughout the day. - we have guidance on that too.
Tech — Have a way to download the videos or make sure you have good internet.
Post Photos of your Roundup to the MRU facebook page, so we can all see.
Sessions — There are two main sessions by Ray Ortland and a set of 4, 10 minute break out sessions. Each session has discussion questions. it is important that you ask these questions and really listen to the answered people give--hear their heart.
Pre-print the downloadable PDF questions.
Gospel Call - Take some time and watch the videos ahead of time. Craft a call to the gospel. Ask people if they would like to take a step towards Christ. Consider using the suggested resource below.
Fundraiser - Every year MRU does a fundraiser. This year we are going to ask you to donate to something of your choice that is on mission. So take a collection and use the money for a gospel driven purpose in your community.
Here is a suggested format on how to run your Roundup 2020:
9:00am — Show up (Donuts and Coffee?)
9:30am — Ask some “get to know you questions" - take photo and post!
10:00am — Session 1 & Questions
11:30am — Corn Hole
12:00 noon — Sandwich Bar (Subway?) + Corn Hole
1:00pm — Breakout Sessions & Debrief Application.
2:30pm — Corn Hole
3:30pm — Discussion About Fundraiser
5:00pm — Start grilling
7:00pm — Session 2 & Questions
8:30pm — Make Smores and give Corn Hole award.
8:45pm — Share the Gospel.
Close sometime thereafter.
Optional: buy a 2020 MRU Shirt
Discussion Questions: Provided with purchase to distribute to your group