"Plans being devised for this phase invariably involve
the implementation of carefully designed teaching projects and campaigns of
home visits and firesides, often through the mobilization of teaching
teams."
(The Universal House of Justice, 27 Dec. 2005)
2. “…the expansion phase… does so much to determine the
outcome of each cycle. The precise objectives of each expansion phase vary, of
course, depending on conditions in the cluster and the circumstances of the
Bahá’í community. In some instances, its main aim is to increase participation
in the core activities; in others, readiness to enroll in the Faith is
discovered. Conversations about the Person of Bahá’u’lláh and the purpose of
His mission occur in a variety of settings, including firesides and visits to
homes. The actions undertaken during this phase allow abilities developed
through studying the relevant institute materials to be exercised and
refined... The approach of working in teams allows the friends to serve
together, offer mutual support, and build confidence—but even when carrying out
actions individually, they are coordinating their efforts to greater effect.
Their focus and investment of time endow this short but decisive phase of the
cycle with the intensity it demands.”
(The Universal House of Justice, Dec. 29), 2015)
3. Expansion Phase: “the burst of expansion experienced as a
result of intense action.”
(The Universal House of Justice, Dec. 12, 2011)
