Leading a Small Group

SUMMARY

This 12-lesson course equips current and prospective small group leaders to faithfully shepherd the people God has entrusted to their care. Whether leading a home group, Sunday School class, care group, or ministry team, participants will develop a clear biblical vision and practical skill set for effective small group leadership.

OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Biblical & Theological Foundations (Lessons 1–6)

• Articulate a biblical theology of small groups rooted in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
• Define the purpose of a small group within the mission of the local church.
• Explain and apply core practices of Christian community, including: Discipleship through the Word, Fellowship and Prayer, Ministry and Service, Worship, Evangelism, and Multiplication
• Evaluate their current or prospective small group in light of these biblical priorities.

Leadership & Administration (Lessons 7–12)

• Define the role of a spiritual leader and its implications for small group ministry.
• Demonstrate habits of personal leadership, including spiritual disciplines, self-awareness, and the importance of adopting an organizational system.
• Develop a plan for selecting curriculum, cultivating hospitality, and preventing conflict.
• Cultivate a culture of prayer within the group.
• Implement clear and consistent communication strategies within a group.
• Identify, train, and deploy emerging leaders as a strategy for multiplication.
• Align the administrative components of a small group with core values.