Group Leader Page
Being a growth group leader is valuable in helping others grow personally and spiritually. Community is vital to our growth, and growth group leaders help facilitate and create safe spaces for friendship, community, and Jesus encounters.
Become A Leader
Time Commitment
Most growth groups of 6 to 12 people meet two to four times per month in people’s homes. Leaders coordinate gatherings, group serving times, studies and curriculum by using Living Word’s wide variety of materials. On average, groups meet fall through spring and take a break during the summer.
Experience Required
We support and equip all growth group leaders through one-on-one mentoring and training. Attendance at Group Dynamix Training is required so that leaders will be equipped with helpful knowledge about leading discussion, resolving conflict, and growing a healthy community. Please contact us to begin the conversation if you are unsure if you are ready to lead a group.
Sermon Series Podcasts
Breaking Bad Week One || Episode 1 • Lesson 1
Breaking Bad Week Two|| Episode 2 • Lesson 2
Breaking Bad Week Three|| Episode 3 • Lesson 3
Breaking Bad Week Four || Episode 4 • Lesson 4
Breaking Bad Week Five || Episode 5 • Lesson 5
Breaking Bad Week Six || Episode 6 • Lesson 6
Breaking Bad Week Seven || Episode 7 • Lesson 7
Breaking Bad Week Eight || Episode 8 • Lesson 8
Breaking Bad Week Nine || Episode 9 • Lesson 9
Breaking Bad Week Ten || Episode 10 • Lesson 10
Leader Resources
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Study Resources/Lending Library
Study material (DVD’s and books) geared toward small groups that we have at the church office
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Ground Rules
Guidelines and rules for running a safe and healthy Growth Group
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Planner
Useful tool for planning out weekly Growth Group routines and expectations
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Lessons at RightNowMedia.org
RightNowMedia.org provides access to a large resource pool of digital Bible studies that Growth Group Leaders can use in their groups. Materials taught by most nationally-known pastors and speakers are on the site. The entire group can be enrolled on the church account to help share the lesson and discussion responsibilities in the group.
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Group Closure Report
We recognize that groups do not last forever. Growth Groups birth, grow, and, at some point, come to an end. That is a natural part of small group life. If your group is in this process now, please contact us to let us know and use the Closure Form as a way to help bring the group to a healthy end.
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Group Dynamix Training
Learn how to foster transforming moments and friendships in your small group. Next training will be offered in late summer/early fall.