Crossroads Fellowship

Small Groups Ministry

Small Group LEADER Role Description

 

Title

 

Small Group Leader

 

Description

 

The Small Group Leader will shepherd a small group.  The Leader will do this by helping group members connect, grow, and serve as God leads them.   The Leader will be the point person for the group and will be cared for by a ministry supervising Coach.  The Leader will develop a host and an apprentice to help lead his/her group and to work in partnership towards fulfilling the Great Commission of Matt 28.  The Small Group Leader’s primary focus will be to foster a healthy community where group members will live a Luke 10 Lifestyle and partner together in an Isaiah 58 Ministry.

 

Responsibilities

 

A Small Group Leader will…

 

Do These Things in this Role

· Lead by casting vision, planning & facilitating meetings, and empowering others in the group

· Shepherd by guiding the group as it builds community, cares for one another, prays, and helps each other grow in Christ

· Manage by making sure the group fosters a sense of hospitality, invites/welcomes visitors, and communicates with the Church

 

Agree To These Requirements

· Be willing to serve one year while taking into account his/her specific life schedule

· Be willing to be mentored by a ministry Coach through 7 interactions annually *

· Be willing to grow by pursuing small group training as applicable for his/her situation

· Pursue completing a membership class, leader application, and growth plan as applicable

 

Time Commitment

 

· 2 hours/meeting – Facilitate, attend, and participate in group meetings (typically weekly)

· 2 hours/week – Prepare for, contact, pray for, and work with members as schedule permits

· 2 hours/month – Meet for church-wide, departmental, or Coach mentoring

 

Agreement

 

I, _______________________, commit to do my best to serve in this Small Group Leader role as I am able and God helps me for the ministry period                                        .  Date: __________

 

I, _______________________, commit to do my best to support this Small Group Leader with God’s help for the ministry period                                                .  Date: __________

 

* Example: 2 Senior Pastor Church-wide meetings, 2 Dept Pastor Gatherings, and 3 SG Coach mentoring contacts

 

Last Updated: 10-28-11/JWF