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When is it time to end my group

Bret Aune — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 19:25:30 +0000

Have you ever had this question? In this video we discuss when it may be time to end your small group.

What do you think, leave your comments below.

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What to do if “My Group is Too Big.”

Bret Aune — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:04:51 +0000

As a small group leader we all know groups come in all shapes and sizes. Have you ever asked yourself this question? What do I do when my group is too big? The following video may help by giving you some ideas of how to answer that question.

My Groups Too Big from Bret Aune on Vimeo.

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Moving from facilitator to sheppard

Bret Aune — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 20:46:17 +0000

Here is a word from Eddie Mosley the Executive Director of GroupLife at LifePoint Church about small group leaders moving from being a facilitators to a Sheppard.

What do you think?

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Does Your Group Have a Covenant?

admin — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 13:37:27 +0000

Does your group have a covenant? In this video Eddie discusses why we encourage all groups to have a covenant and why it can be vital to the health of your group.

Why I need a Covenant from Bret Aune on Vimeo.

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How Do I Fill My Small Group

Bret Aune — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:59:18 +0000

Have you ever had this question? In this Video, Eddie discusses some ways you may explore when trying to add to your group

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Service Projects

Bret Aune — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:40:26 +0000

The three fundamental purposes of a small group are Discipleship, Community and Service. In this video, Eddie discusses how and why serving a vital part of any small group.

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What should we study next?

Bret Aune — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:42:28 +0000

Have you ever asked this question before? As a small group leader, this can be a difficult decision. How do I find something that is of interest or usefull to everyone in my group? In the following video Eddie discusses some ideas that might help you answer this question.

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What Do We Do About Small Group Child Care

Bret Aune — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:46:08 +0000

Ever have this question? Here is a video that may give you some ideas.

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What’s Going On In GroupLife?

Bret Aune — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 20:04:06 +0000

If you are an LP Small Group Leader, Thank You for all that you did in 2011 to make it a successful year and help many around you to move further on their Christ Centered Journey! We are all excited about what is to come in 2012 and wanted to make sure you were aware of several opportunities to continue to learn and share in the LifePoint’s vision to impact our neighborhoods, city and world this year. Below is a list of upcoming events that we hope you will attend.

Volunteer Community, January 29th, 2012 — Smyrna Campus 4:00 – 6:30, This event is a chance to hear the vision and direction of the church from the Senior Leadership team. It is also a great chance to spend time with your coaches and other Small Group Leaders. Childcare and food will be provided, but you must register here in order to attend. Please feel free to bring your apprentices. This is a great chance for them to learn more about small group leadership!

Host Orientation: January 29th @ 9:30 and February 5th @ 9:00 A.M. in Cafe, Know someone who would make a great small group leader? Our new campaign begins on February 19th. We are looking for new leaders now. Host Orientation is a 1 hour class that is required to be a small group leader. It is a chance for potential new leaders to get some training, ask questions and meet some of the GroupLife leadership team that can help their new small group get off to a good start. If you would like to suggest someone or have questions yourself, please contact your coach or coordinator today.

Leadership Cafe: February 22nd, 29; March 7th 6:30pm-7:30 P.M., Ever have questions for your coach, coordinator, or even other small group leaders? This time on Wednesday nights is designed for the GroupLife team to share some leader tips and ideas that might be helpful and allow you time to get to know some of the other small group leaders who can be helpful resources as well. This event is open to all small group leaders on any or all of the dates.

We believe this is going to be an amazing year at LifePoint and we are glad you are going to be a part of it. As always if you have any questions or suggestions, please let your coach or coordinator know.

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Small Group Leadership School 2012

Bret Aune — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:31:55 +0000

So how do you keep Leader Development in focus? How can you be sure leaders are getting the training they need. Long gone are the days when you could offer an annual training event and expect everyone to attend. Life, schedules, family, work, etc all seem to compete for those few precious hours we offer annual training. So how do we overcome this?
One proposal is to offer many opportunities at various times for training, yet with clear expectations.

HOST Orientation: (1/29@9:30am; 2/5@9:00am) to lead a Small Group through LifePoint Church you have to attend HOST Orientation. This is a one hour class that answers many of the questions a first time Host may have as well as give instructions for the next six weeks of leading a small group. We include information on expectations, 3 objectives, communication report, a commissioning from our Pastor and sample covenant. Orientation is offered prior to all church-wide campaigns and then monthly to people

Leadership Cafe: (2/22, 29; 3/7 6:30pm) periodically we offer an opportunity for leaders and coaches to attend an on-campus gathering where we share one key principle of small group. Many times this is via a video from Rightnowtraining.org or one of our own videos on Small Group experience. We leave a lot of time for Coaches to learn from their leaders and discuss issues. Optional.

Leader Tips: (2/13, 20, 27, 3/5 on Sacred Sex Series) These are video trainings which are emailed weekly during campaigns and quarterly throughout the year as reminders or ‘heads-up’ type issues that we are discovering. Many of these directly relate to the theme of worship, church calendar or common themes we see emerging via our communication reports on Church Teams.

Vmail stories: (4/16; 5/23; 6/18; 7/6 via email) Very few things are as powerful as a story. Especially a story that is from a fellow Small Group Leader or member. Quarterly we are emailing stories to all Small group members. These not only inspire but will also serve to communicate the message of small groups.

Volunteer Community: (1/29; 8/5; 12/8 4-6:30pm) A church-wide leadership event in which our Pastor casts vision, division directors share important information, and coaches discuss specific skills with leaders. This happens four times a year on a Sunday evening. Attend at least two per year.

Small Group Luncheon: (4/22; 10/21@ 12:00-1:15pm) The best thing we can do as Small Group Point People or Pastors is to help communicate the vision to small group members. A very productive way we have found to do this is offer a luncheon immediately after morning worship for all small groups three to four times per year. It is very convenient as well as FREE, and even includes child-care. We share vision, stories and giveaways to all who attend. It is a way church leaders can speak vision into every group leader and group member. Your group has to be represented at least one of these per year.

Coaches Coffee Time: (when you text/call/email your Coach for a meeting) This is a free cup of coffee on any Sunday morning you (Small Group Leader) want to have a conversation with your coach. You provide the questions and conversation, we provide the coffee via the World Cup Cafe. Some of the subjects that you can expect to surface are: spiritual guide, influence, our survey and Christ-Centered Journey, Service, apprenticing and empowering. These times are offered to Small Group Leaders and their apprentices.

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