Group Leader Role Description

Group Leaders

Takes the lead in facilitating and creating a space for people to come together to build life-giving relationships and friendships with one another in a safe, warm and inviting environment.

A group leader;

Is purposeful in creating conversations with all who attend the group Makes space for other members to talk Is welcoming, warm and friendly at all times. Finds common ground to connect with individuals ( faith, interest, sports ) Asks questions to engage and create conversations

How has your week been? What’s your plans for the rest of the week? What did you get out of Sunday’s message? Puts in effort to learn about the members of their group

Attributes of a group leader;

Kind & caring Gentle & approachable Loves people Hospitable Brings people together Is on a journey of personal discipleship Able to make connection and find ways to connect with everyone Committed attender Points people to Jesus, not draws to themselves

What does a group leader do?

Before the event:

Contacting the people within the group about the details of the connect.

Time, date, location Sets the culture & atmosphere as people begin to arrive

During the event:

Creating a warm & welcoming space for everyone Facilitates a space for people to build relationships and connect Connecting and caring with individuals at connect through conversations and topics of interest. Sets a culture of health in the way that communication and ensures appropriate conversations happen ( uplifting and course correcting ) Refers any deep/personal conversations for people to seek a pastoral appointment

After the event:

Submit attendance report Debrief with the assistant group leader(s) about the night (wins & opportunities) Clean up and pack up A Group Leader isn’t required to provide any formal care to the individuals outside of the connect group; however conversations and friendships that flow out of the connect are encouraged. (mutual refreshing)