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Small Group Ministry

Crossroads FellowshipBasic Small Group

Training for Leaders

Crossroads FellowshipBasic Small Group

Training for Leaders

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BSGTL 0.1 Table of Contents

Basic Small Group Training for Leaders Table of Contents Tab 1 What Should My Small Group “Look Like”? (CD 1.1 or BSGTL Tab 1A) p.1 How Will Crossroads Train Me? (CD 1.2 or BSGTL Tab 1B) p.2 Tab 2 What is My Role as a Group Leader? (CD 2.1 or BSGTL Tab 2A) p. 3-5 What “Tools” Do I Need in My Tool Box? (CD 2.2 or BSGTL Tab 2B) p. 6-10 Tab 3 How Will My Group Fit In the Crossroads Vision? (CD 3.1 or BSGTL Tab 3A) p. 11-21 How Will Crossroads Support Me as I Lead? (CD 3.2 or BSGTL Tab 3B) p. 22-23 Tab 4 Small Group Training “Final Exam” (Turn in to your Pastor or Coach) 3 Pages 'To Do’ List (Steps to Small Group Leadership at Crossroads) 1 Page Basic Time Requirements for Group Leadership 1 Page Small Group Ministry Overview (not referenced on CD but good summary) 2 Pages

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Notes for CD 1.1 or BSGTL Tab 1.1

What Should My Small Group “Look Like”?

A Typical Meeting has ___ Components. Using all ___ Components, enables the group to:

- Connect to God, Connect to One Another, and Connect to the World!

The ___ Components Are:

1. C_____________: A time at the beginning of the meeting to get acquainted, have some refreshments, take attendance, give announcements, and help visitors ‘learn the ropes’. (20-30 min.)

2. W____________: A time to sing, express thanks to God, read Scripture aloud, etc. (10 min.)

3. S___________: A time to discuss and apply the Bible to our daily lives. (30 min.)

a. Ice-Breaker Questions: b. Discovery Questions: c. Application Questions:

4. S____________: A time to share the struggles, needs, joys, and sorrows of yourself and any ‘Seeking friends’ who you want the group to pray for. (20 min.)

5. P________: A time to pray for the needs of group members and ‘Seeking friends’. (20 min.)

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Notes for CD 1.2 or BSGTL Tab 1.2

How Will Crossroads Train Me?

The Training Process for Group Leaders & Apprentices has ___Phases:

1. The L____________ Phase 2. The P______________ Phase 3. The R_____________ Phase

1. The L________________ Phase:

Prior to Launching: Complete the 3 Audio Tapes & the Final Exam: Tape 1: What Should My Small Group Look Like? How Will Crossroads Train Me? Tape 2: What is My Role as a Group Leader? What “Tools” Do I Need in My Tool Box? Tape 3: How Will My Group Fit In The Crossroads Vision? How Will Crossroads Support Me as I Lead?

2. The P_______________ Phase:

A. Meet with your C__________ to create a Timeline/Plan for launching your group.

B. Build your ‘C______ Team’. (Apprentice, Host, 2-3 committed members).

C. P_______________ your Leadership Skills in an existing group, the Small Group Finder Class, or some other way which your Coach will arrange for you.

3. The R_______________ Phase:

A_________ You Launch Your Group: 1. Pursue ‘O___-G_____________’ Training in Skill Development classes.

2. R________ books, etc. that will help you grow as a Leader. 2

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What Is My Role as a Group Leader?

A Group Leader’s Role has ___ Components: 1. L_____________ 2. S_________________ 3. M________________

L_______________ by: 1. Casting V__________ for the Group 2. P_____________ & F________________ Meetings 3. Setting the E_____________ 4. E__________________ others in the Group S____________________ by: 1. Guiding the Group through the 4 D______________________ Stages. 2. Providing C________ & P______________ for Group Members. 3. Insuring that each Group Member creates a P_______________ G___________ Plan. M__________________ by: 1. Making sure the Group provides H____________________. 2. Making sure Visitors receive F____________-U____. 3. Making sure you C____________________ with the Church. *Note: The Role of the Apprentice is to HELP the Leader accomplish this and learn how

to do the same himself/herself.

1. The Leading Component: A. Lead by Casting Vision for the Group: B. Lead by Planning & Facilitating Meetings

Planning: Prior to the Meeting: Create the A______________

a. Decide on the T__________ & V_____________ b. Create ___ Types of Questions:

1. Ice-Breaker Question: “Prime the Conversation Pump” 2. Discovery Questions: What Does it Say and Mean? 3. Application Questions: How Can You Apply this to your life?

c. Assign T_________ F__________ for each of the 5 Group Components

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Facilitating: During the Meeting: Make Sure 3 Things Happen:

a. You Utilize the ___ Types of Questions b. You Properly Deal with Discussion O____________________:

1. The Conversation Hog 2. Inappropriate Comments 3. Bad Time Management

b. You Guide the Group Discussion to Look Like:

C. Lead by Setting the Example for Others:

1. P_______________ view your role as a calling from God and give yourself wholly to it. 2. Be C_________________ in your Attendance at Weekly Group meetings

3. Be or Become a M_______________ of Crossroads

D. Lead by Empowering Others in the Group:

1. Empower You’re A________________

2. Empower Each P____________________ 3. Empower Group Members into O__________________ 4. Empower Group Members to organize S____________ events

2. The Shepherding Component: A. Shepherd by Guiding the Group through the 4 Developmental Stages

1. F_________: 2. N_______________: 3. E_____________: 4. D_____________:

Not This But This Nor This

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B. Shepherd by Providing Care & Prayer for Group Members

C. Shepherd by Insuring each Group Member creates a Personal Growth Plan

3. The Managing Component:

A. Manage by Making sure the Group Provides Hospitality:

B. Mange by Making sure that Visitors receive Follow-up:

C. Manage by Making sure you Communicate with the Church:

1. Communicate your Monthly Attendance Report via email. 2. Communicate with Your Coach in a Monthly Meeting- Face to Face

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Notes for CD 2.2 or BSGTL Tab 2.2

What ‘Tools’ Do I Need in My Tool Box?

A. There Are ____ Main ‘Tools’ A Group Leader Needs:

1. An Explanation of how to handle Common Facilitation Problems. This sheet helps the Leader know how to handle certain communication types that can be disruptive

to good discussion.

2. An Attendance Record This Report is part of the Managing Responsibility of Group Leaders. This sheet is to be filled out

the first week the Group meets and a copy sent to the church office. Then, each week someone needs to take attendance so that when the monthly email comes from the Coach, the Leader will be able to answer the questions like:

a. Did any NEW people visit your Group this month? If so, what are their names? b. Has any Group Member been missing for 2 or more weeks? If so, Who? c. Etc.

3. A ‘Ways to Serve’ Chart This chart helps the Leader find out what tasks each member of the Group is able/willing to help

accomplish. It is important that the Leader help each member find a way to serve the Group so that the load is distributed and the Leader doesn’t get overwhelmed. The Leader will have each person who joins the Group write their name on the chart and check the areas they in which they will serve.

4. A ‘Discussion Starter Kit’: Ice Breaker Questions This is a List of Questions the Leader can use to ‘prime the conversation pump’ each week during

the Group Study time. There are many books available that give lots more ideas.

B. There Are Other Tools that You will Want to Know About:

1. Spiritual Gift Assessment 2. Growth Plan Consultation Packet 3. Key Contacts for Specific Issues 4. Additional Small Group Resources for further study 5. List of Outreach Opportunities in the Church 6. Etc…..

*NOTE: All of these and more can be found at: www.crossroads.org/sgroups

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Common Facilitation Problems

*NOTE: It is recommended that in the first few weeks of the Group’s life cycle, the Leader should briefly explain the following 4 ‘communication types’ to the entire Group. This can be done in a humorous and light-hearted way. The Leader can explain that it is important for the success of the whole group that each person try not to fall into these habits and to be open to gentle correction if they do so. The Leader can create fun and non-threatening ‘signals or words’ to say during the meeting if one of the following is happening that will inform the guilty party without shaming them. By doing this in the beginning, you can avoid a lot of frustration later on.

Generally speaking, Talkers, Blasters, Bleeders, and Bouncers are very teachable and open to correction, if

they aren’t ‘catching your subtle signals’ in the moment, simply pull them aside after the meeting, gentle explain the situation and ask them to be more careful next week.

A. The T_____________: (Key Issue: A Lack of Sensitivity) Every group will typically have one or more ‘Talkers’. These people have good intentions but lack

sensitivity to be aware when they are talking TOO much. If this is not dealt with effectively, the result over time is that other people in the group become very frustrated and some even leave the group.

B. The ‘B________________’: (Key Issue: A Lack of Tact) Sometimes, a group will have a ‘Blaster’. The Blaster tend to lack tact and have a tendency to blast

or hose down people with advice and scripture references right after the poor soul has just shared their heart about some struggle in their life. Blasters will sometimes ‘unload’ on someone who has questions about God or says something in the group that is not theologically sound. This discourages others from sharing and is disrespectful to the individual who got ‘blasted’.

C. The ‘B_______________’: (Key Issue: A Lack of Support)

The ‘Bleeder’ is a person who is in great distress and needs lots of extra care and attention. The reasons for the distress vary from severe relational pain such as a divorce, depression, anxiety disorders, or some other type of dysfunction that requires a long period of time for healing. Most people go through a time of ‘Bleeding’ at some point in their lives. The severity of the pain is best helped by multiple levels of support such as the small group, a TLC (Truth, Love, and Care) group, possibly a Stephen’s minister, and even a professional counselor for a period of time. While Bleeders are normal people, their needs require more than the Group can provide by themselves and the Leader will need to help the Bleeder find additional support.

D. The ‘B_________________’: (Key Issue: A Lack of Focus) The ‘Bouncer’ is a person who has a tendency to take the Group on ‘wild goose chases’ during the

discussion time. They can be very outgoing and fun or they can be very ‘philosophical’ in nature and like to look at things from various angles. While both of these traits can be a plus for the Group overall this ‘bouncing around from topic to topic is frustrating to most and needs to be closely managed.

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Small Group Attendance Record Leader: __________________________________ Email: _____________________ Apprentice: _______________________________ Email: _____________________ Host: _______________________________ Host Address: _____________________________________________________________ Day and Time of Meeting: ___________________________________________________ Is Childcare provided? ____________ Group Coach: _________________________ No.# Name (Adult/Child) Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

Month: ________________________________

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‘Ways to Serve’ in Our Group Chart

Hospitality -- Manage Refreshment Team -- Help with Refreshments -- Help Visitors: Greet/Follow-up -- 1/month: Childcare for Group -- Take Attendance at Meetings

Crisis Care -- Hospital Visits -- Take a Meal to Someone -- Provide Childcare in Crisis

Socials -- Manage the Socials Team -- Help with Socials

Outreach -- Manage Outreach Projects -- Help with Outreach Projects

Leadership -- Be Trained as a Group Leader -- Be Trained as an Apprentice

Names of People in Your Group

Put a Check Mark under each person’s name for EVERY area in which they are willing to serve.

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A ‘Discussion Starter Kit’: Ice Breaker Questions *It is recommended that the Group Leader use one Ice Breaker each meeting. By doing this, the Leader is able to ‘prime the discussion pump’. This list is not exhaustive but will help for awhile. There are numerous books, etc. available to give you more creative ideas. Enjoy! Ice-Breaker Question List:

1. Describe your most embarrassing moment? 2. If you had a million dollars, what are the first 3 things you would do? 3. When you are 70 years old, what do you want to be doing? 4. The fastest I ever drove was …! 5. My favorite dessert is….! 6. My idea of a perfect evening is…! 7. Who was your best friend growing up and why? 8. What is the best job you’ve ever had and why? 9. What is the luckiest thing that ever happened to you? 10. What is the best place you’ve ever lived and why? 11. What is the worst place you’ve ever lived and why? 12. What is your favorite College basketball/football team? 13. What is the dumbest thing you’ve ever done? 14. Who is the ‘wackiest’ person in your family tree and why? 15. Who is the most interesting person in your family tree and why? 16. Who is your favorite cartoon character and why? 17. What is your favorite style of music? 18. If you were on a long trip in a car with your family, what would they hear you complain

about? 19. If you had all the money you needed, what would you want to do for the rest of your life? 20. What would be your dream vacation? 21. If you could live in another time period – past or future—what would you pick? 22. What is the best movie you’ve seen in the last year and why? 23. If you were forced to leave the USA, where would you want to go live? 24. What was the worst date you ever had? 25. Which do you prefer the most for a social setting: a large crowd, a small group of friends,

or one to one with a friend? 26. What is the best gift you ever received for Christmas or your Birthday? 27. If you had to give up your 3 favorite foods, what would they be? 28. Do you tend to be early, right on time, or a little late when you go somewhere? 29. If you could relive any part in your life, what part would you relive and why? 30. If God appeared to you and said that you could ask Him any question and He would answer

it, what would you ask Him?

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Notes for CD 3.1 or BSGTL Tab 3.1

How Does My Group

Fit into the Crossroads Vision?

How Does My Group

Fit into the Crossroads Vision?

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Notes for CD 3.1 or BSGTL Tab 3.1

Crossroads FellowshipSmall Groups

Help People BecomeFully Devoted Followers

of Jesus Christ

Crossroads FellowshipSmall Groups

Help People BecomeFully Devoted Followers

of Jesus Christ

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Notes for CD 3.1 or BSGTL Tab 3.1

Crossroads FellowshipBasic Training for

Small Group Leaders

Crossroads FellowshipBasic Training for

Small Group Leaders

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Notes for CD 3.1 or BSGTL Tab 3.1

Crossroads FellowshipThe Anatomy of a

Small Group

Crossroads FellowshipThe Anatomy of a

Small Group

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Notes for CD 3.1 or BSGTL Tab 3.1

Acts 2:42

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Notes for CD 3.1 or BSGTL Tab 3.1

Acts 2:42

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Notes for CD 3.1 or BSGTL Tab 3.1

Acts 2:42

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Notes for CD 3.1 or BSGTL Tab 3.1

Acts 2:42

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Notes for CD 3.1 or BSGTL Tab 3.1

Acts 2:42

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Acts 2:42

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Acts 2:42

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That’s How Your Group

Fits Into the Crossroads Vision!

That’s How Your Group

Fits Into the Crossroads Vision!

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Notes for CD 3.2 or BSGTL Tab 3.2

How Will Crossroads Support Me as I Lead?

There Are ___ Main Ways We Support You:

1. We Provide You with a C____________ 2. We Offer You L______________ Learning 3. We Connect You with Other L_______________

1. We Provide You with a C___________: Each Small Group Leader will have a Coach who helps them. The Coach’s Role has ____ Components:

A. L_____________ 1. Lead by Overseeing the Basic Training Process for each Leader. 2. Lead by Functioning as the Liaison between Groups and the Church. 3. Lead by Setting the Example for Group Leaders:

a. Consistent Attendance at Leadership Communities. b. Be or become a Member at Crossroads Fellowship. c. Demonstrating love by prayer, actions, and attitudes.

B. S____________________

1. Shepherd by Providing Care and Prayer for Group Leaders & Apprentices. 2. Shepherd by Helping Group Leaders create a Personal Growth Plan.

C. M__________________ 1. Manage by making weekly phone contact with each Leader. 2. Manage by meeting face to face with each Leader monthly. 3. Manage by visiting each group once per quarter to assess and advise. 4. Manage by meeting once per month with the Pastor for planning, etc. 5. Manage by Overseeing the Group ‘Multiplication Process’ for to insure that each new group gets a good start.

2. We Offer You L_______________ Learning: For Example:

A. Every Group Leader must complete this Training before starting a Group. B. In our Sunday School program, we offer classes on every major book, doctrine,

and theme in the Bible -- using a 5 year rotation cycle. C. We offer a Basic ‘SKILLS’ Training for ALL Leaders in which we train you to

share your faith, study the Bible, teach from the Bible, resolve conflict, provide crisis care, and other things which help you make an impact on the world.

D. We offer SPECIALIZED SKILL training for people interested in working with children, youth, missions, etc.

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E. Each Leader will receive a monthly teaching tape from the Senior Pastor to help you grow deeper as a Leader and a follower of Jesus Christ.

F. We offer a Mentoring program for people who want to have someone walk them through some key issues in life or material about God.

G. We offer ‘Advanced Small Group Training’ to help you further develop your skills in such areas as preparation, facilitation, mobilizing the spiritual gifts in your group, leading worship, developing apprentices, etc.

3. We Connect You with Other L______________: We do this in the following ways:

1. Church-wide Leadership Community 3 times each year. 2. Occasional gatherings for yourself, your Coach, and the other Leaders s/he

oversees. 3. An Annual Small Group Leader training seminar. 4. We require you to work in a ‘Team’ so that no Leader is alone. Each Group

has at least a Group Leader and an Apprentice – sometimes a Host as well. This Leadership Team is a great source of support and encouragement as they works together for the good of the Group.

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Final Exam BSGTL – Final Exam Basic Small Group Training for Leaders

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1. List and briefly describe the 5 Components in a typical Small Group Meeting: 2. Using the following Scripture, create and write an “Application Question”.

“If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23)

3. What are the 3 Phases of Training? 4. What are the 3 Parts of the Preparing Phase?

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5. List the 3 Components of a Group Leader’s Role and the ‘Parts’ of each: 6. Of the typical ‘Discussion Obstacles’, which one do you ‘fear the most’ and why? 7. Describe some ideas of how YOU would empower/train your Apprentice: 8. List and briefly describe each of the 4 Developmental Stages of a Group: 9. Summarize the 2-Part Monthly Reporting Process you will maintain:

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10. List and Describe the 3 Components of Your Coach’s Role:

11. After you complete the Training Material (Class or Self-Study):

A. What are the next 2 things you do to complete the Certification Process? B. What are the Long-term things we want you to do?

12. What Questions do you have for your Coach/Pastor about:

A. What your Group should look like? B. The Training Process?

C. Your Role as a Group Leader or Apprentice?

D. The Tool Box?

E. How your Group fits into Crossroads Vision?

F. How we will support you as a Group Leader?

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BSGTL Orientation Small Group Leader Orientation

A ‘To Do’ List (Steps to Small Group Leadership at Crossroads)

Note: All materials/resources can also be obtained by contacting John Frye at 981-0222 or [email protected]

To Do Effort How Certification Process

0.0 Consider Your Calling

Varies, 1 hour to review

materials

Review Crossroads Small Group Ministry at http://hstrial-jfrye.homestead.com/SG1.html. Answer two questions for yourself: 1. What is this ministry all about? 2. Might God be calling me to lead in this ministry?

0.5 Complete General Leader Orientation (general training for all Crossroads leaders)

2-3 hours Through Self-Study, at your own pace, listen to the two Leadership Orientation training sessions required for all Leaders at Crossroads. See General “Leadership Orientation” at: http://hstrial-jfrye.homestead.com/SG_Training.htm

1. Complete Basic SG Training

3-5 hours Through Self-Study, at your own pace, listen to the basic training sessions, fill in outline, and complete the “Final Exam” on your own. See “Basic Small Group” training description at: http://hstrial-jfrye.homestead.com/SG_Training.htm Obtain Basic Small Group Training for Leaders material at http://hstrial-jfrye.homestead.com/sg_trainingbasic.html.

2. Submit a Leadership Application

30 min Complete a Leadership Application at http://hstrial-jfrye.homestead.com/SG1b2.html. Mail Hardcopy To: or E-mail Document To: Attn: John Frye [email protected] Small Groups Department 2721 Millbrook Road Raleigh, NC 27604

3. Attend an Interview

2 hours Attend an Interview with a Small Group Ministry Leader – A pastor, or certified Ministry Leader, will contact you once you submit your application. You will do two things at this meeting: 1. Review your application 2. Discuss and questions you have about your Basic Training If approved for ministry, you will be assigned a personal “Small Group Coach” to support, direct, and encourage you in your ministry going forward.

Self Study/On-going Training 4. Attend Intermediate

SG Training

~10 Sessions 1.5 Hours

Each

By Attending Class (was self study – now class): Read Nine Keys to Effective Small Group Leaders by Carl George and attend associated training sessions (offered every semester in Sunday School). See “Intermediate” training description at: http://hstrial-jfrye.homestead.com/SG_Training.htm A Ministry Leader/Pastoral sponsorship (see step #3 above) is required to attend this training. You can register on-line at www.crossroads.org (see Sunday School registration). Specify your sponsor in the “comments” when you register.

5. Other Self Study Training

Varies Identify skills to develop on your Growth Plan each year. Your Ministry Leader will assist you with this.

Ministry Goals 6. Recruit an Apprentice Varies Your Small Group Coach will assist you with this. This is critical to the

long term health of your small group. 7. Train an Apprentice

Varies Your Small Group Coach will assist you with this. Have your apprentice at least start the above orientation process for small group leaders.

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BSGTL Time Requirements

Basic Time Requirements for Group Leadership (See www.crossroads.org/sgroups for sample annual meeting schedules for Leaders & Coaches)

Small Group Leaders: Weekly:

1. Attend Group Meetings. (Weekly or however often group meets.) Monthly:

1. Complete a Monthly Email Report. 2. Meet with your Coach face to face.

Periodically: 1. Attend 3 church wide Leadership Communities (3 Wednesday nights). 2. Attend the Annual Small Group Conference. *NOTE: Some Congregations (i.e. Families, etc.) may have additional meetings to provide greater support to their leaders. Talk to your Pastor/Minister to find out.

Small Group Apprentices: Weekly:

1. Attend Group Meetings. (Weekly or however often group meets.) Periodically:

1. Attend 3 church wide Leadership Communities (3 Wednesday nights). 2. Attend the Annual Small Group Conference. *NOTE: Some Congregations (i.e. Families, etc.) may have additional meetings to provide greater support to their leaders. Talk to your Pastor/Minister to find out.

Small Group Coaches: Weekly:

1. Contact each Group Leader by phone or email. Monthly:

1. Meet with each Group Leader face to face. 2. Meet with your Supervising Pastor/Minister face to face.

Quarterly: 1. Visit each Small Group you oversee at least once. Periodically:

1. Attend 3 church wide Leadership Communities (3 Wednesday nights). 2. Attend the Annual Small Group Conference. *NOTE: Some Congregations (i.e. Families, etc.) may have additional meetings to provide greater support to their leaders. Talk to your Pastor/Minister to find out.

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Small Group Ministry Overview The following is a List of the Key Components of Small Group Ministry and a Summary Explanation of each.

1. Why are Small Groups valued? They are the ‘building blocks’ of the church for fellowship, care, prayer, spiritual growth, and outreach.

2. What does a Small Group “Look like”? Basically, the Small Group Meeting has 4 Components:

a. Connecting: With each other and then with God. A time at the beginning of the meeting to talk and get acquainted, followed by a time for Praise & Worship to prepare our hearts for His Word. (15-20 min.)

b. Studying: Discussion and application of the Bible to our daily lives. (30 min.) c. Sharing: Talking about our struggles, needs, joys, and sorrows in the journey of

life. (30 min.)

d. Praying: Giving and receiving prayer, support, and encouragement for the things that have been shared with the group. (15-20 min.)

3. What is the Group Leader’s Role? The Group Leader’s Role has 3 Components: a. Leading:

1. Casting Vision 2. Planning & Facilitating Meetings 3. Insuring Group Development: Fellowship, Care/Prayer, Growth, & Outreach. 4. Attend Leadership Communities.

b. Shepherding: 1. Providing Care and Prayer for Group Members 2. Insuring Group Members create an Annual Growth Plan

c. Administrating:

1. Insuring Refreshments are provided for each meeting. 2. Visitor Follow-up: Call between meetings to encourage and assimilate. 3. Reporting: Take Attendance at each meeting and send in Monthly Report.

*NOTE: It is recommended that the Leader utilize others appropriately gifted

within the group to help accomplish the above list of tasks.

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Small Group Ministry Overview

4. What is the Coach’s Role?

The Coach’s Role has 3 Components: a. Leading:

1. Reinforce the Implementation of Vision in each Group Overseen. 2. Insure Training Process of Leaders & Apprentices Happens Effectively. 3. Interface with Small Group System 4. Attend Leadership Communities

b. Shepherding: 1. Providing Care and Prayer for Group Leaders & Apprentices. 2. Insuring Groups create and turn into the Church their Annual Growth Plans.

c. Managing:

1. Make Regular Contact by phone/email with each Leader to inquire about praises, concerns, and reporting.

2. Quarterly Visit each Group to assess the health and needs of Leader & Group. 3. Oversee Group ‘Multiplication & Launchings’ to insure healthy process.

5. What Is the Training Process?

There are 3 Phases to Training Process for Group Leaders/Apprentices: a. Audio Sessions & Workbook:

Listen to the basic training audio sessions, complete the workbook, and review the following with a Coach: 1. Small Group Values, Vision & Description. 2. Role & Responsibilities of Small Group Leaders & Coaches. 3. Small Group Basics: Developmental Stages, Step By Step Training for

Leading the 4 Group Components.

b. Meeting with a Coach: 1. Confirm Leader’s Understanding of Tapes & Workbook. 2. Create Leadership Team Development (Leader, Apprentice, Host) 3. Create Launching Plan/Timeline for the Group.

c. On the Job Training (OJT):

1. Practice Skills in Existing Group before launching (Preferred Method). 2. Start Group immediately and ‘Learn as you go’.