lifegroup Leader

LifeGroup leaders at Life Center play a vital role in leading people towards a GROWING relationship with the one true God. We're so thankful that you're interested in playing a vital role in that process.

 Leading a group isn't about being perfect, it’s about serving others by giving them a place to connect. As a group leader, you have the opportunity to create a safe space for people to follow Jesus, grow together, and share hope in a healthy environment.

 

 

PURPOSE OF GROUPS

A small group environment where people pursue:

 • Purpose // Purpose happens through a growing relationship with Jesus.

 • Community // Community happens when people are connected through healthy relationships.

THE ROLE OF A GROUP LEADER

Leaders create environments where group members are encouraged and equipped to pursue:

 • A personal relationship with God.

 • Community with believers.

 • Influence with others.

GROUP LEADER QUALIFICATIONS

 • Have a personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

 • Recognize Biblical authority.

 • Have the time, emotional capacity and spiritual discernment to lead a group.

GROUP LEADER EXPECTATIONS

 • Create a safe environment where it’s okay not to be okay.

 • Facilitate the group through participation among group members.

 • Attend leader development opportunities as offered.

 • Identify and develop a potential new community group leader (apprentice).

LIFEGROUP MODEL

 • We have a closed group model. Once a group forms, no new members are added during that active semester.

 • There are two LifeGroup launches per year where group members are strategically added to new or existing groups.

 • Most groups start in January and August; however, groups can start any time of the year.

 • Leaders commit annually (July).

GROUP LEADER ESSENTIALS

There are many things that are important to lead a successful LifeGroup, but we've found that these five things are the most important:

Fill Up First.

Make your own relationship with God a priority before leading others.

Prioritize Relationships.

Be available and interested in group members' lives inside and outside of the group. Think relationships first, curriculum second. Promote participation and facilitate conversation during group.

Be Predictable.

Always start and end on time. After the 3-week grace period, LifeGroups are closed. Predictability builds trust.

Serve Together.

When your group serves together, it teaches members to love others while strengthening the relationships within the group.

Replace Yourself.

By developing someone else to lead, you sharpen your own leadership skills and create the opportunity for new LifeGroups.