Adult Group Leadership
Experience firsthand how leading a group can change your life.
Leaders Make a Difference
Step into a bigger story.
Group leaders create a place where people can be real and grow. They are ordinary people God uses for his extraordinary purposes. They play a unique role in others' faith journeys and find that their faith grows along the way. Curious about leadership? Take a step into a bigger story by seeing if group leadership is right for you.
It’s easier than ever to lead because we’re providing everything you need, including assigned weekly studies, ideas for socials, and more. We provide the plan. You provide the leadership.
How we'll help you lead
Staff Coaching
You’ll be provided with an expert coach to personally guide you as you lead.
New Leader Onboarding
You’ll be equipped to lead great group meetings and launch your group well.
Online Resources
You’ll have access to helpful content including recommended group study plans.
Development Opportunities
You’ll be provided with ongoing trainings to help you continue to grow as a leader.
Hear about leadership from people just like you.
Women's Groups
"At first I wasn’t sure I was ready to lead. Looking back, I’m so glad I took the step to lead. I love my group and my faith has grown through leading. It’s also been great to have a staff person I know I can call when I have questions."
Men's Groups
"Stepping up to lead has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my own spiritual growth. I’ve learned so much that’s helped me in other areas of life as well as in leading my group."
Marrieds' Groups
"Leading a group together has been one of the best things we’ve done. It’s grown us personally as well as together. Now we can’t imagine not leading."
Ready to become a leader?
We’ve made it as easy as possible for you to begin leading a group. Here’s how.
- Review the Leader Overview.
- Apply online.
- Interview with a Groups staff member.
Leader Overview
To create a small group environment where people can pursue authentic community and spiritual growth.
- Have a personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ (preferably for two years or more).
- Recognize the Bible as the authority for their lives.
- Have Community Group experience (preferably).
- Have the time, emotional capacity, and moral discernment to lead a group.
- Lead the group by facilitating the group meeting, monitoring its health and duration, and promoting participation among group members.
- Commit to engaging in leadership development opportunities provided by the church.
- Recognize the influence associated with group leadership.
- For Married Community Groups, both husband and wife actively participate in all group leadership activities.
