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LifeGroup Leader Guide

DIRECTOR

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE DIRECTOR?

To be an active serving member of the group and to partner with the Teacher in organizational responsibilities. A Director identifies spiritual gifts and recruits people for various leadership positions in the group. As the primary administrator of the group, the Director oversees the week-by-week mechanics of the group and leads the leadership team to carry out their individual responsibilities. The Director works closely with both the Teacher and team leaders to ensure that all key areas of ministry (Reach, Learn, Love, Multiply) are addressed appropriately and the group is properly organized and mobilized for its mission of leading people to faith in Jesus Christ and to establish them in Christian living.

WHAT DOES THE DIRECTOR DO?

  • Plans and organizes the ministry of the LifeGroup by recruiting leaders, and encourages and serving leaders as they fulfill their responsibilities
  • Directs the LifeGroup session (welcome, announcements, prayer, etc.), starting and finishing on time to allow for an adequate Bible teaching period (familiarize yourself with the announcements prior to group meetings)
  • Arrives 15 minutes prior to LifeGroup start to set up the room and greet guests and members
  • Partner with your Teacher to lead group leadership meetings to plan, develop, evaluate, and implement ideas or strategies to reach group goals and objectives regarding the Reach, Learn, Love, Multiply core values
  • Identifies and develops new leaders (including an Apprentice Director) to help the group fulfill the Church’s mission
  • Works closely with the Prospect Coordinator to ensure all worship prospects and LifeGroup guests are contacted each week
  • Oversees and promotes Shepherd Groups, recognizing they are an effective tool to develop Christ-centered community that includes every member, member-in-service, and group prospect
  • Enlists and trains an Apprentice Director for the purpose of becoming a new Director
  • Ensures a REACH lifestyle is promoted and implemented among group members
  • Encourages and equips leaders to launch new LifeGroups

LIFEGROUPS TIMELINE

LifeGroups are designed to be ONE HOUR in length. Here is a suggested breakdown of the hour:

:00 Background Music (upbeat, high energy)
:01 Meet/Greet/Connect with New and Returning Guests
:10 Welcome (Three Announcements)
:15 Prayer Requests
:20 Lesson (25–30 minutes)
:50 Two Quick Announcements Reminders
:55 Encourage members to personally invite guests to sit with group in worship, eat lunch together, and attend other events
:60 Dismissal

ITEMS TO DISCUSS AT YOUR LIFEGROUP LEADERSHIP MEETING

We recommend that each LifeGroup Leadership Team meet at least once a quarter for prayer, sharing updates on prospects, various ministry situations, evaluation and planning.

SAMPLE AGENDA

  • PRAYER EVALUATION DISCUSSION
    • What was most successful in our LifeGroup in the last month?
    • What needs immediate improvement?
    • Are we reaching our goals for spiritual growth, involving more people in service, salvations and growth?
  • TEACHING UPDATE
  • PROSPECT/GUEST FOLLOW-UP
    • Briefly share information about each prospect since the last meeting.
    • Who joined since our last meeting?
    • Lead a time of prayer specifically for your prospects: for salvation, clarity in their decision regarding a church, etc.
    • Share any outreach or evangelism plans.
  • MEMBERSHIP/SHEPHERD GROUPS UPDATE
    • How are we following up with each new member since our last meeting to ensure they stay connected?
    • Do we have enough Shepherd Groups? Enough leaders/homes?
    • Discuss prayer needs, care needs and ministry follow-up plans.
    • Discuss socials & party plans.
    • Discuss how these events can be leveraged to reach and connect with new people.
    • How can we improve our REACH, improve our LEARN, and improve our LOVE?
  • MULTIPLY UPDATE
    • Who are we raising up as a new leader in our LifeGroup?
    • Who is someone you think could step up to serve as a leader in the future?
  • CLOSING PRAYER
    • Be sure to pray for each other as leaders, for the intentionality of our entire LifeGroups Ministry, and for our church, Pastor and staff.

REACH
Incorporate social events into your calendar that encourage LifeGroup members to engage, invite, and converse with the unchurched. Share a testimony of how God used you in the process of evangelism.

LEARN
Partner with your Teacher to coordinate activities (inside and outside of the classroom) that allow members to experience what is being taught during LifeGroup sessions.

LOVE
Establish a crisis communication system so members will know whom to contact in case of a crisis. This could be in the form of a phone or text tree organized by a Shepherd Group.

MULTIPLY
Identify one or two Apprentices Directors who can help fulfill the responsibilities of Director. Regularly meet for training and offer opportunities at least once every 1-2 months for them to lead the group time.

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Date: March 25, 2021

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