SMALL GROUP LEADER BEST PRACTICES
As leaders, we should always be growing and sharpening our skills so that we can better minister to students. One of the ways that we can do exactly that is to learn best practices in leading a small group.
Day One
Dinner Time
Tranistion to Group
Discussion Time
Grade Specific Series
Each grade section (6-7th, 8-9th, 10-12th) will be going over their own topics and discussion instead of one central idea for this series. 6-7th and 10-12th grade will all be video teaching this entire series. Specifics for this series is found below.
6th and 7th Grade (Not Feelin' It)
How I feel is not my God. Just because we feel a certain way does not mean that emotion is from God, or acting on that emotion is God-honoring. Instead, we take hold of every thought and submit that thought or emotion to God.
Note: Every week will have video teaching this series. Groups will go straight to small group every week.
Note: Every week will have video teaching this series. Groups will go straight to small group every week.
Feb 18: Anger and Frustration
Mar 4: Guilt and Shame
Jan 25: Rejected and Alone
Mar 11: Worried and Anxious
8th and 9th Grade (Belief)
Many view doctrine as something that is only important for pastors. Nothing could be further from the truth. What we believe matters. This is why Paul told young Timothy to watch his doctrine closely (1 Tim 4:16).
Note: All of this series is live teaching in the student worship room. Students will be dismissed from there to go to small groups.
Note: All of this series is live teaching in the student worship room. Students will be dismissed from there to go to small groups.
Feb 25: God

Mar 11: Holy Spirit

10th- 12th Grade (We Are the Church)
It is commonly said that students (teenagers) are the future of the church. This is wrong. Students are the current church. They are a part of the body of Christ (the Ekklesia). In this series, we are going to discuss what it means to be a part of the local church.
Note: This series has video content for the first three weeks. In week four, all students from 10 to 12 will have a next-step gathering with Pastor Mike.
Note: This series has video content for the first three weeks. In week four, all students from 10 to 12 will have a next-step gathering with Pastor Mike.
Feb 18: What is the Church?
Mar 4: The Church on Mission
Feb 25: What is Stewardship?
Mar 11: Next Steps Gathering

