(and your coleaders, if applicable). The reason you present the first covenant is because brand new groups have not yet worked and learned together, and perhaps they need education in basic small group issues. These first covenants are not meant to last for long, usually four to six weeks. This covenant will help the group identify itself and its purpose, and it will help hold the individuals accountable to the group (see page 239 for a sample first covenant). Appendix A includes a four-week small