Life Group Leader

Summary

Life groups are vital in building godly community for the attendees of our church. Though we receive good Bible teaching at the church building on Sundays, we believe it is in a small intimate community where life change really happens. A life group leader is in charge of leading/facilitating bible studies either online, within a home or at the church during the week.  

PURPOSE

The primary goal of a life group leader is to help create an environment that helps people to become mature disciples of Christ.

RESPONSIBILITIES & REquirements

Responsibilities:

  • Lead by example by caring for those in your group. This means being able to listen and connect with others through compassion, humility and putting others before yourself.

  • Carry out the Life Group Guidelines and Agreement .

  • Be well prepared to lead and facilitate discussion for assigned Bible study curriculum.

  • Report weekly attendance and updates (if needed) to church leadership.

  • Call people within your group to care and continually invite them to meetings.

  • Delegate responsibilities to members of the group (ex: ask someone to send a weekly reminder e-mail, organize meals, etc).

  • Organize social events and serving opportunities for your group. (For areas to serve you can find suggestions at our missions page or attend our regular Serve Saturday events).

  • Recruit and mentor future Life Group leaders within their group.

  • Regularly seek feedback from your group and ask "How can we make our group better? How can I lead/serve the group better?"

  • Multiply your group when a group averages over 15-20 attendees for a significant amount of time.

  • Advertise your group at the "Connections Fair" or whenever needed.


Requirements:

  • Must be approved to lead a group by the Connections Pastor. All leaders are encouraged to go through the Discovery classes and Group Leader Training before leading a Life Group.

  • Must be dependable and reliable.

  • Must be organized and able to delegate responsibility.

  • Be able to facilitate discussion in groups of 10-15 adults.

  • Some basic computer skills required to report attendance and group updates.

Time Commitment:
5-10 Months
Our Life Groups typically begin in August and meet regularly until the end of May with a break during Christmas and New Year.

This position would report to Pastor Joe. Please e-mail him at joe@ibccostarica.org if you’re interested in becoming a Life Group Leader.

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