Expansion

The expansion phase, often a period of two weeks, demands the highest level of intensity.  Its objective is to widen the circle of those interested in the Faith, to find receptive souls and to teach them.  Although this phase might include some element of proclamation, it should not be seen as a time to hold a few events for this purpose or to undertake a set of activities that merely convey information.  Experience suggests that the more closely teaching approaches and methods are aligned with the capacity acquired from the study of the institute courses the more rewarding the results.

Universal House of Justice, 27 December 2005 To the Continental Boards of Counsellors