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My guess would be that those who carry out development group/circle work will find a mixed picture concerning those they support.

Some will advance rapidly, others will progress at a steadier pace and for some others it may be a longer time before the group leader considers them ready to undertake public work.

It's always possible the leader may misjudge when an individual is ready but if platform work is to be undertaken then it has to begin somewhere. There are a number of ways and churches may approach the situation in different ways but always with the same intention - to help budding mediums the best way they can to blossom.

One's spirit guide may well be able to provide suitable guidance about when public work should be carried out but it may not be that simple for all mediums.

I must stress I'm referring to evidential mediumship in England/UK. I acknowledge the situation in other parts of the world may be very different.