Small Group Leader Orientation Guide

This guide is designed to help you equip your church to provide orientation and basic training to new small group leaders, and to help seasoned small group leaders refresh themselves on their responsibilities. You may use it either for a group training session or to give individually to small group leaders. Table of Contents: The Big Picture of Small Groups Leader, get ready to take part in a savory slice of real life. Angie Ward Casting Vision from Day One As the leader, endorse a balanced approach for life change and group health. Bay Area Fellowship Church Advice From an Experienced Leader Build confidence as you care for your people and guide exploration of God's truth. Kevin Rapp Job Description and Standards of Performance y Paul Meier, Gene A. Getz, Richard A. Meier, and Allen R. Doran The First Meeting Tips to make your first group meeting succeed. Crossroads Church Take Your Group Deeper Five practices that take small groups beyond polite 'sharing.' John Ortberg Small Group Problem Solving How to respond when people act up, act out, and ask tough questions. Bay Area Fellowship Church The Marks of Leadership Success Monitor the health of your group by using this assessment tool. United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Prayer List Use this list to help you focus your individual and group prayer time.