Group Leader Resource Archive
Published September 11, 2018
- Leaders Link - Most recent newsletter from the Group Life Staff Team
- Group Life Training Brunch 2019 - Video and Handouts
- September 2018 Leader Vision Gathering
- January 2018 Training Brunch Video
- Group Leader Best Practices - Collected from fellow Group Leaders at the 2015 Brunch
- Developing Family-Friendly Groups:
- Brainstorming Notes from LC Leader Round Table on 6/12/11
- Pastor Doug Whallon's coaching paper on Life Communities & Children: Various Approaches for Developing "Family-Friendly" LCs
- Community-Builder Activities - Questions and ideas for helping people get to know one another
- Spiritual Autobiography Instructions and Handout - During the ministry year of 2008-2009, many groups shared their spiritual stories with each other. This guide will help you lead your group in sharing their stories. Feel free to use it whenever your group would like to get to know each other more deeply.
- Selecting Study Resources - This article provides a few guidelines to help you and your group select the best study resources for your group.
- What have groups studied recently? - Check out this list to get the juices flowing.
- Spiritual Gifts Inventory - If you or a member of your group are looking for guidance in identifying your spiritual gifts, complete this electronic Spiritual Gifts Inventory (hard copy available upon request).
- GPS Tool - This tool is designed to explore how God has uniquely called and equipped you to find your "Go," using the rubric of gifts, passion, and season.
- Impact Opportunities - Ideas of how your group can get involved in service beyond the borders of your group.
- Group Leader Covenant
- Group Leader Community Care Guide - A list of ministries that can assist your members in difficult times like illness or financial difficulty and in joyous times like marriage or child dedication
- Building Community Between Meetings