LifeGroup Leader Guide Intro - Prestonwood Baptist Church

LifeGroup Leader Guide

INTRODUCTION

“A PLACE WHERE NO ONE STANDS ALONE …”

Thank you for serving through our LifeGroup Bible Studies Ministry at Prestonwood!

We like to say church should be “A Place Where No One Stands Alone.” And that’s a pretty good description of our LifeGroups, as well.

In essence, we are all wired with certain needs that can be met only through relationships with other people.

That’s why one of the core principles of our LifeGroups is connecting people – whether they are lifelong followers of Christ or have just accepted Him as Lord and Savior.

The relevant and engaging teaching in our classes helps guide our people toward spiritual growth and development. Bible study, accountability and encouragement help our members and guests stay in step with Christ for the long haul or allow them to cross over the line of faith for the first time.

This webpage is an administrative guide as well as an idea starter for ways to involve people in ministry to … reach … learn … love … and multiply. And while these descriptions and tasks are important, they are not primary.

As a volunteer in this ministry, what is most needed from you is your personal holiness. As you walk closely with Jesus, your creativity, your witness, your investment of time and impact on people will make all the difference.

Help us to truly make Prestonwood “A Place Where No One Stands Alone”!

Thank you so much for your commitment to serve Christ through this powerful ministry.

His and yours,

Dr. Jason Snyder
Discipleship Pastor
Prestonwood Baptist Church

Our Mission

Our Mission at Prestonwood Baptist Church is to glorify God by introducing Jesus Christ as Lord to as many people as possible and to develop them in Christian living using the most effective means to impact the world, making an eternal difference in this generation.

Our LifeGroup Values

REACH – Reaching people for Christ
LEARN – Learning to live like Christ
LOVE – Loving people with Christ
MULTIPLY

Defining Success

In order for any organization to be successful, it must possess a clear and compelling definition of success. With that in mind, we have attempted to define success for our LifeGroup members and leaders.

1. FOR THE MEMBER

The member of a LifeGroup is successful if he or she is personally experiencing authentic community and spiritual growth.

Specifically, the member should ask:

Am I growing in my intimacy with God?
Am I growing in authentic community with members/other believers?
Am I growing in my influence and eternal impact with unbelievers?
Am I growing in my understanding and utilization of my spiritual gift(s)?

2. FOR THE LEADER

The leader of a LifeGroup is successful if he or she is facilitating authentic community and spiritual growth in their group.

Specifically, the leader should ask:

Am I becoming more and more like Jesus? In other words, am I applying what I am encouraging others to apply?
Am I multiplying myself into other leaders?
Are members prioritizing our LifeGroups in their schedules?
Are members experiencing accountability, a sense of belonging and love?
Are members’ priorities becoming more aligned with Scripture?
Are the members sharing Christ and pointing others to Christ more and more?
Are members finding ways to use their spiritual gifts?

Qualifications of Leadership

Is a born-again believer and has been baptized via immersion after salvation

Has a growing relationship with God
Actively demonstrates a lifestyle of Christlike love for others
Shows evidence of a servant’s heart
Sets aside a daily time of prayer and Bible reading, desiring to become more and more like Jesus
Attends Prestonwood worship services faithfully
Embodies our LifeGroups values of “Reach. Learn. Love. Multiply.”
Is a fully functioning member (faithful financial support, prayer warrior and servant of Christ and this church)
Multiplies and develops new believers

LIFEGROUPS WINS

What does a win look like? We win when our values are fulfilled:

LifeGroups reach people for Christ (Reach)
LifeGroups disciple people to live like Christ (Learn)
LifeGroups love people like Christ (Love)
Leaders duplicate themselves (Multiply) so that they can start new groups (Reach)

Key Things to Expect From the Adult Ministry Team

To be supported by the prayers of the Adult Ministry Team and the intercessory prayer ministry
To maintain open lines of communication, support and ministry with the staff
To be provided meaningful and interesting training on a regular basis
To be provided a list of contact information for all guests to your LifeGroups
To be supplied with doctrinally sound material via curriculum, small-group resources, men’s and women’s Bible studies, and Shepherd Groups
To be provided ample space that is clean, orderly and properly maintained
To be provided supplies as needed to lead and teach
To be supported during times of pastoral care to the members and guests of the group, including hospital visitation and counseling

MENU