TO PREPARE AND LEAD THE MEETING

Along with listening to the sermon and completing the weekly homework, group leaders also need to be prepared to facilitate the discussion.

TO ATTEND ALL TRAINING MEETINGS

For now it will be on Sunday evening until we have most of the “bugs” worked out.

TO TRACK PERSONAL PROBLEMS & NEEDS OF GROUP MEMBERS

As a group leader, you will be the first line of spiritual defense in the lives of your group members. It will be your responsibility (along with your host) to keep in touch with the spiritual pulse of your group and the individuals in it. When problems or issues surface in a member’s life, you’ll need to keep in touch and aware of their general condition and progress.

TO COMMUNICATE SPECIAL NEEDS UP-LINE TO YOUR PASTORS

It’s possible that some issues will surface in your group or a member’s life that are beyond your experience, expertise or comfort zone to deal with. In that case, leaders are responsible to communicate up-line to one of the pastors on staff for guidance or additional help.

TO COMPLETE WEEKLY ATTENDANCE SHEETS

These attendance sheets are very important. They not only help us track who is in a group, they also help the pastoral staff keep an over-all pulse on the groups as a whole. Perhaps, more importantly, the comment section provides a quick means of communicating to the pastors any significant victories, breakthroughs or crisis in the lives of our members.

TO VISIT MEMBERS IN THE HOSPITAL

When a crisis or illness hits, your group needs to spring into action. While your host will take the lead in providing any needed meals or practical help, you as a leader need to be sure that you and others from the group are available for prayer and support as needed.