I want to lead a group. where do i start?

Community groups are where our church actually becomes a family — where people move from sitting in a row on Sunday to being known, prayed for, and walked alongside during the week. None of that happens without leaders willing to open their homes and their lives.You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need a willingness to gather people, point them to Jesus, and grow alongside them. Here's how to take the next step:

Step 1: Leader Guide & ExpectationsStep 2: Apply to LeadStep 3: Leadership CovenantStep 4: Group Info
Fall Semester Dates to Know:
  • June 1st - August 9th: Leader Sign Ups
  • Sunday, August 9th: Group Leader Gathering
  • August 15th/16th and 22nd/23rd: Community Group Sign Ups at Church

Keep scrolling for resources to help you lead your group!

what should we study?

Here are a few suggestions to help you get started. We have access to thousands of video studies through Right Now Media and a few collections their studies linked below. You can sign up for a free RNM account at the link below, and many smart tvs have RNM apps you can download and play videos from. Email JonnySharp@frontrange.org with any questions. 

Right Now Media

Message Discussions

Each series hub has a section for message discussion guides with questions related to each message. 

Series Hubs

practicing the way

This collection helps you dive into practices that help you be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do as He did. There are studies on spiritual practices, but we recommend starting with the Practicing the Way Course.

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essentials of faith

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other recommended studies

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Have a different idea or suggestion?

Reach out to Jonny to talk through it! Groups can use all kinds of different resources for studies, we just like to talk through the options first.

growth resources

Here are some of the best resources we've found to get started and grow in leading a group. 

How to Lead a Group

Have you been asked to lead a small group? Are you unsure of what it even means to lead a small group? The number one obstacle that keeps someone from leading a small group is the word "leader." But don't be afraid of that word—every leader is flawed. The responsibilities that come along with leading a small group vary based on each church's context, but before you commit (or decline) to leading a small group, consider what it means to do just that.

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leading small groups book
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new leader training
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ongoing training

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practicing the way

This link will take you to the main PTW page where you can sign up for an account, take a spiritual health reflection, and get access to all of their resources for yourself and your group.

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