Middle School Small Group Leader
What kind of people do we need?
Character
- Followers of Jesus
- Team players
- People willing to sign and abide by Greenwood Community Church ’s “Guidelines for Youth/Adult Contact”
- People who are actively pursuing students and parents within their small group and beyond
- People who, through the work of the Holy Spirit, speak and model the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the lives of others
Commitment (2-3 hours/week)
- Take ownership, with another leader (if possible), of a regular small group meeting of 6-10 students
- Build good relationships with:
- Students in group,
- Parents of those students, and
- Friends of those students who need Christ
- Join us for as many outside activities as you can – great for relational connections
- Join us for monthly leaders meetings
What does a “Small Group Leader” do?
Small Group Principles
- Same-gender groups only
- Set schedule for meeting regularly and stick to it (app. 1-2 hrs)
- Take role of “spiritual mentor” in lives of students
- Be a friend and role model to students, not a peer
- Build depth into 2-3 members who are the “student leaders” in the group
Small Group Practices
- PRAY with and for the students in your group, regularly
- MEET no less than 2 times per month
- Do at least 1 SERVICE opportunity together every 3 months
- Do at least 1 FUN activity together every 3 months
- Share and interact on some type of TEACHING each time you meet (may just be a question or a verse or a story, but important to feed our students about following Jesus)
- Get to know FAMILIES of the students in your group
- Encourage students to REACH OUT to their friends and share their faith—the small group ought to be a safe place for them to bring their friends
**This is a key outreach position in our ministry—some may not come to activities or Sunday morning, but they may come to your small group—be praying for friends of students who need Christ.
Small Groups Require Leader Ownership
It can’t be stressed enough how important it is for leaders to take ownership of their groups! Have fun with it! Find common interests among group members and leaders and go for it. Enjoy the time you have together—it should be a life-giving experience for all!