An open door into the life of the church family.
Leadership resource
Groups
Leaders
Build places where people connect, receive prayer, and grow together.
Open the guide ↓01 / The heart
People before
programmes.
Groups are one of the ways ministry and pastoral care happen at Faith Life. They create a welcoming setting for dynamic relationships, spiritual growth, prayer, and practical support.
A place to receive encouragement, care, and prayer.
A community that helps people move forward in faith.
02 / Your group
A healthy rhythm.
Keep meetings relational, prepared, participative, and centred on faith, hope, and love.
Prepare
- Invite and remind people personally
- Prepare a welcoming environment
- Offer light refreshments
- Pray before people arrive
Facilitate
- Fellowship and connect
- Worship and pray together
- Discuss recent teaching
- Let members do most of the talking
Protect
- Keep the atmosphere positive
- Redirect tangents graciously
- Follow up sensitive issues privately
- Avoid business, offerings, and unapproved material
03 / You, the leader
Set the tone.
You do not need all the answers. Your primary role is to cultivate connection, prayer, growth, and a life-giving atmosphere.
Passionate about God and people
A person of character and integrity
Committed to personal spiritual growth
Committed to the growth of group members
Supportive of Faith Life’s vision and mission
04 / Practical leadership
Care that moves
people forward.
Pray for members and encourage them to pray for one another.
Help someone else discover purpose and learn to lead.
Spend time with members and foster communication between meetings.
Mark milestones and show up during difficult seasons.
Bring accountability, affirmation, acceptance, counsel, and practical help.
Engage the group in local outreach and shared mission.
05 / Launching
From calling
to first meeting.
- 01
Complete Next Steps and become a member.
- 02
Attend Group Leadership Training.
- 03
Receive the manual and agree to Faith Life’s values.
- 04
Receive confirmation from senior leadership.
- 05
Choose a location, register the group, invite people, and pray.
You are not alone
Ask early.
Escalate wisely.
If a difficult or sensitive situation arises, contact the pastoral team. Group leaders provide care, but they are not expected to handle every pastoral need alone.
Contact the pastoral team →