How to Become a Small Group Leader
If you are thinking about becoming a Small Group Leader, but just aren’t sure it’s for you, talk to your current Small Group Leader about your interest. We promise not to rope you into anything just for asking questions. Set up a meeting with one of our small group leadership team members to get some of your questions answered.
Please read through the information below to better understand the role of a leader, qualifications, and expectations. If, after consideration, you are interested in pursuing group leadership, please complete the group leader application. Once we receive your application, we will contact you for an interview. Should you have questions regarding any of the following information, please call us at 814-734-1907 ext. 27.
Role of a Group Leader
Group leaders are responsible for providing their groups with vision, direction, and support. Leaders are successful when they are personally growing in their intimacy with God, and when they are leading others to engage in our three environments of weekend worship, service and small groups. A small group leader at McLane Church has the goal of connecting people, providing appropriate care and creating an environment that fosters character growth. Community group leaders are supported by a McLane Church staff member.
Qualifications
- Have a personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ (preferably for two years or more)
- Recognize the Bible as the authority for their lives, practicing the disciplines of Bible reading and prayer
- Have community group experience (preferably)
- Attend regular weekend worship at McLane Church
- Have the time, emotional capacity, and moral discernment to lead a group
Expectations
- Lead the group by facilitating the group meeting, monitoring its health and duration, and promoting participation among group members
- Commit to engage in leadership development opportunities provided by the church
- Identify and develop a qualified apprentice and embrace apprentice leader development as a measure of success
- For Married or Mixed Community Groups both husband and wife actively participate in the group and actively participate in couple or family oriented leadership events.
