Orientation GuideSmall-Group Leader Orientation Guide
A helpful overview of the basics of small-group leadership
Topics: | Group dynamics, Group leader, Leadership, Leadership requirements, New leader, Recruiting leaders |
Filters: | Group Leader, New leader, Train |
Purpose: | Ministry |
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Date Added: | February 21, 2007 |
This guide is designed to help you equip your church to provide orientation and basic training to new small group leaders, and to help seasoned small group leaders refresh themselves on their responsibilities. You may use it either for a group training session or to give individually to small group leaders.
PREPARE FOR YOUR ROLE
The Big Picture of Small Groups
Leader, get ready to take part in a savory slice of real life
Psalm 34:3
by Angie Ward
Casting Vision from Day One
As the leader, endorse a balanced approach for life change and group health
Isaiah 43:19
from Bay Area Fellowship Church, Corpus Christi, TX
Advice From an Experienced Leader
Build confidence as you care for your people and guide exploration of God's truth
Philippians 4:9
interview with Kevin Rapp
Job Description and Standards of Performance
Personal Ministry
Small Group Ministry
Standards of Performance
The First Meeting
Tips to make your first group meeting succeed
1 Corinthians 3:10
from Crossroads Church, Loveland CO
Take Your Group Deeper
Five practices that take small groups beyond polite "sharing."
Ephesians 314-19
by John Ortberg
Small Group Problem Solving
How to respond when people act up, act out, and ask tough questions
Philippians 2:1
from Bay Area Fellowship Church, Corpus Christi, TX
The Marks of Leadership Success
Monitor the health of your group by using this assessment tool
Colossians 3:12-14
from United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, KS
Sample Prayer List
Further Exploration
Nine other helpful resources, including websites and books, for helping you grow small-group leaders.
Total number of pages - 22


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