The Ultimate Guide for Small Group Leaders
Equip your leaders to facilitate life-changing community. Practical tips for leading discussions, handling conflict, and caring for members.
Facilitating vs. Teaching
Before you launch, decided on your model. Are you doing semester-based groups? Free markets groups? Home groups? Sermon-based groups?
- Consistency is key
- Align with your church's culture
- Clear expectations for leaders and members
Creating Safe Space
Your ministry is only as strong as your leaders. Don't just look for Bible experts; look for facilitators.
- Look for "FAT" people: Faithful, Available, Teachable
- Prioritize character over competency
- Provide clear job descriptions
Handling Difficult Personalities
Launch big. Create momentum seasons (Fall and Spring) where the whole church talks about groups.
- Host a "GroupLink" event
- Preach a series on community
- Sign up in the lobby
Manage Groups Effortlessly
SWAPP helps you organize groups, track attendance, and communicate with members easily.
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