[small group leader job description]

POSITION: Small Group Leader
RESPONSIBLE TO: Coach
MISSION STATEMENT: To turn unchurched people into fully devoted followers of Christ.

PREREQUISITES:

1. Complete How to be a Small Group Leader training
2. Complete and meet requirements of Leadership Application
3. Have participated in a small group for one trimester
4. Be committed to maintaining unity by understanding and supporting the philosophy of ministry; and the core values and theology of Seacoast Church
5. Be recommended by a Small Group Leader and Coach; and approved by a Seacoast pastor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attend regular leadership training provided by coach or church wide training
2. Plan for and coordinate your small group meeting. Furnish group status or attendance reports to your Coach on a timely basis.
3. Pray for everyone in your group and your coach
4. Contact members of your group on a regular basis. This can be done through email, phone calls, one-on-one get together, or going out with them as a group. Build a sense of community among your group by assigning different group members different roles within the group, caring for those who have special needs as they occur, and meet for social events on a regular basis.
5. Prepare for small group lessons using the Bible as the textbook for discipleship. Facilitate group discussion, questions, and challenges that will enable the group to grow deeper in their walk with Christ.
6. Select an apprentice and develop his or her small group leadership skills by mentoring him/her through How to be a Small Group Leader on-line course
7. Make yourself available to your group members for general pastoral care
8. Be supportive of group members in their “Next Steps”. Encourage everyone to take the Spiritual Health Assessment on-line.