Becoming a Leader

As God continues to bring us new families, we want to be very intentional about continually creating small groups so that we can help connect them to God and other believers. Small groups are the place where life change really has its best chance to happen and where we can learn to love and care for each other as Christ meant for us to do.

We need your help! As the need for more groups expands, we need individuals to step forward to host and lead these groups. Our small groups are different from the old "teacher" led small groups, and are based more on a model of fellowship and hosting. We will continue to start both kinds of groups, but a majority of our groups today are more organized by hosts than led by teachers.

Hosts:
You simply need to have the gift of hospitality, a TV and a VCR or DVD player. If you can warmly open your home to 4-10 friends, have a few snacks and help keep discussion organized than you can be a host. We have curriculum suggestions that take the fear of teaching away and will lead your group for you. You're simply responsible for creating the atmosphere.

Leaders:
If you've been in a group before or if you have some Bible teaching experience (Sunday school, etc.), we'd love to have you lead a group. We have groups that are ready to move beyond the video-led study and would love someone to prepare a lesson for them each week. (Keep in mind this setting is not designed for a pulpit or a lecture.) We have curriculum that you can look through and find something that you'd be comfortable leading. We do ask that potential leaders fill out an application and are interviewed before leading a group. This helps us match your teaching style to specific group needs.

Leader Coach:
If you're a veteran small group leader, your experience and willingness to help other small group leaders is vital for making our small groups ministry successful. Each month at our Small Group Leader Training, veterans of small groups provide insight, encouragement, and prayer for those currently leading a small group. Through visiting groups while they are meeting, coaches can help provide insight and helpful suggestions to equip the leader as he/she leads the group closer to God and each other.

If you're interested in hosting, leading a small group, or serving as a Leader Coach, please submit a small group leader registration or contact Phil Heller at 773-2233.