Leader Resources

We would love every guest to receive at least two group invitations their first day at our church. We all know how amazing groups are… why keep it to ourselves?

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Leadership Resources

Alternate Discussion Plans

If you and your group want to explore another topic, check out these resources.

Right Now Media

Access thousands of Bible studies for individual or group study. Stream videos, print discussion guides, and find your next group study here. Click here to access Right Now Media’s online catalog.

Anthology

Provided by Northpoint Community Church, this website offers access to many excellent group studies. Stream content and order study guides here.

Color Type Personality Quiz

Click here to get a PDF of the Quiz.

Group Management Resources

Here are resourcesto help manage your group well.

Communication

… is really important. In fact, relationships depend on it. Churchteams is our web-based groups reporting software that allows people to connect with your group, you to connect with your group members, and your coach to connect with you. Click here to access your group’s profile.

Group Covenant

… can help you avoid lots of unnecessary frustration. That’s why we recommend using a group covenant at the start of each term. Use this document to clarify expectations and get everyone on the same page as you launch your group. Click here to get a copy of the form.

Childcare

… is sometimes a headache. Ultimately we don’t require you to take a specific approach, each group has the freedom to decide how they want to do this. This article provides a great place to start the conversation with your group, click here to access.

Dealing with Difficult People

Here are some practical ways to deal with a difficult person in your group.

Click here to access the notes from ReConnect.

Group Terms

Our Groups use terms to create healthy rythms of meetings of meetings and rest. We recommend meeting only monthly during the off terms to maintain connection.

Fall

Labor Day – Thanksgiving

Holiday (off)

Thanksgiving – January 1

Winter

January 2 – March 30

Spring

March 31 – June 29

Summer (off)

June 30 – Labor Day

Group Make Up

Letting other group members take ownership is a great way to get people invested. It also relieves some of the burden of the Leader, so they can focus on mentoring, preparing for the discussion, and shepherding the group.

Leader

The Leader is the shepherd of the group. He or she facilitates group discussion, helps care for members, and raises up new leaders, allowing the group to multiply.

Host

The Host opens their home to their group weekly, ensuring that people feel welcome and comfortable in the space.

Party Coordinator

The Party Coordinator helps facilitate the food menu and plans special group bonding or serving activities. They also help coordinate monthly events during the off terms.

Care Coordinator

The Care Coordinator helps plan and communicate care for members of the group, from sending special prayer requests to organizing hospital visits to rallying the group to help a member with a project or meal or gift.