InterVarsity

Stepping into Small Group Leadership

Stepping into Small Group Leadership

Stepping into Small Group Leadership

Saying yes to leading a small group is a risk. But it’s also an adventure, and this course will help you take the first step! As you lead, you’ll discover life-giving community and a growing love for Scripture.

Description

This course prepares participants to take their first steps into small group leadership, highlighting the opportunities and positive impacts such leadership can provide. Through a blend of biblical principles and relationship-building, learners will understand how to create and maintain effective small groups. The course covers essential leadership skills, guides personal development, and addresses common challenges faced in small group settings. Practical worksheets and resources are included to support the learning journey and provide ongoing reference. By the end, participants will be equipped to lead transformational, supportive small groups in their ministry context.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the key functions of a thriving small group; catch the vision for leading life-changing small groups; learn the skills and steps needed to run an ongoing small group.

Course Details

5
chapters
15
lessons
4
content types
45min
Estimated time

Syllabus

Chapter 1: Communities Encountering Jesus

1Inspired to Lead
Video lesson
2Introduction
Text lesson
3Before we begin . . .
Multimedia

Chapter 2: A Vision for a Transformational Small Group

1Lesson 1: Why Small Groups?
Text lesson
2Lesson 2: What Small Groups Are and Aren’t
Text lesson
3Lesson 3: Community on a Journey—The Stages of a Small Group
Text lesson
4Check for Understanding (Quiz)
Quiz lesson

Chapter 3: Growing as a Leader

1Lesson 1: Personal Development as a Leader
Text lesson
2Lesson 2: The Different Facets of Your Role
Text lesson
3[Poll] Small Group Leadership Role
Multimedia
4Lesson 3: Overcoming Challenges, Embracing Failure, Celebrating Successes
Text lesson

Chapter 4: Small Group Resources from Start to Finish

1Lesson 1: Small Group Development Plan
Text lesson
2Lesson 2: All the Rest
Text lesson

Chapter 5: Conclusion

1Closing Remarks
Text lesson
2Before you go . . .
Multimedia

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