This weekend we are relaunching Life Groups at Grace Community Church. If you are an attendee of GCC and you’ve been in a Life Group or have never had the opportunity, we encourage you to register for a group this weekend. LG leaders will be promoting their groups in each weekend gathering, so again, get connected to a group that best matches your current stage in life. As a reminder to LG leaders, below is my Top 10 List of Do’s and Top 10 List of Don’ts regarding Life Groups:
Top 10 Do’s
- DO make sure your group is always open to others that you or your group members may want to invite!
- DO look out for potential leaders who could lead a Life Group; be willing to coach them!
- DO plan to multiply, your leadership and your group!
- DO take advantage of the resources provided to you and always be prepared to lead!
- DO lead/facilitate your group with sensitivity to the subject area that is most beneficial to them!
- DO see the worth of every person and encourage all to participate, etc.
- DO encourage your group to serve each other, as well as those beyond the group!
- DO seek staff or other help for those needs that are beyond your’s or the group’s capabilities!
- DO create a a spiritual greenhouse environment of transparency, truth, and trust!
- DO have fun and know what you’re doing matters for eternity!
Top 10 Don’ts
- DON’T close your group off to others!
- DON’T try to lead alone!
- DON’T put a lid on your group so leaders, others, or the group itself can’t multiply!
- DON’T lead or facilitate by winging it!
- DON’T simply go through the study guide as a rote activity!
- DON’T let one or two people dominate the discussion or exclude others!
- DON’T let your group become self-absorbed or focused!
- DON’T try to take on all the burdens of the group yourself!
- DON’T let the group be superficial or super-spiritual!
- DON’T think what you’re doing doesn’t matter!
Although not exhaustive lists or in any particular order, I hope these Do’s and Don’ts for your Life Group are helpful!
TERRY BROADWATER 