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Group Leaders

Leader Hub

Welcome, leaders. Everything you need to lead your group well — guides, training documents, and helpful articles — lives here, readable right on the site. Thank you for shepherding people toward Jesus.

New for group leaders

Fall 2026 Leader Hub

The semester overview, covenant, leader qualifications, key dates, and application are all in one shareable place.

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Sermon Discussion Questions

Every week’s group questions, in one place

Connect, Contemplate, Consider, Cover, and Practices for your group — this week’s, every past week’s, and anything already scheduled ahead.

This Week · The Story of David · July 19, 2026Sermon Discussion Guide - The Way Back - Week 7 - The Story of David - July 19th, 2026Repentance restores what sin destroys.Open This Week’s Questions →
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Reach Out

Can’t find what you need? Ask directly.

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Nathan Boyd

Campus & Discipleship Pastor

If an article doesn’t cover it, or you’re walking through something hard with someone in your group, reach out — I’d genuinely rather hear from you early than have you figure it out alone. No question is too small. Email, text, or grab time on my calendar — whatever’s easiest.

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Group Leader Chat

Peer support · via GroupMe

You’re not leading alone — swap ideas, pray for each other, and ask other leaders what’s worked for them. This is a peer space (not staff-monitored), so keep it encouraging and on-topic.

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Childcare Reimbursement

For group leaders who cover childcare

If you paid for childcare so you could lead your group, submit it here and we’ll take care of reimbursing you.

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Frequently Asked

Common group situations, answered

Quick answers pulled from the articles below — open one for the short version, or follow the link to read the full piece.

Someone in my group shared something heavy. What do I do?
Care

You don't have to fix them. Shepherd with presence, listening, and prayer — and know when to wisely escalate to a pastor rather than carrying it alone.

Read: Shepherding People in Hard Moments →
Two people in my group are in conflict. How do I handle it?
Leadership

Conflict is inevitable, but division is optional. Lead as a peacemaker rather than a peacekeeper, and keep the circle of who's involved small.

Read: Conflict Isn’t the Problem →
Someone keeps gossiping about others in the group. What should I say?
Groups

Gossip erodes trust fast. Define it clearly, redirect it graciously in the moment, and protect the unity of the group.

Read: The Fastest Way to Fracture Your Group →
One person dominates every discussion. How do I balance it out?
Training

Use simple facilitation moves to balance airtime and redirect over-talkers with grace, so discussion stays focused on discipleship for everyone.

Read: How to Handle Dominating Voices in Group Discussions →
My group stays surface-level and won't open up. Help?
Groups

Trust builds through practical, repeated moves — the article walks through how to foster it and draw quieter members into honest conversation.

Read: How to Get Your Group to Open Up →
How do I know who's ready to help lead or co-lead?
Training

Look for three signals: faithful, fruitful, and teachable. The article gives simple next steps once you spot someone with potential.

Read: Spotting Potential Leaders →
How do we make prayer feel like more than an afterthought?
Prayer

Design the gathering so prayer is central rather than tacked on at the end — the article lays out practical structures that keep it focused and participatory.

Read: Making Prayer Central, Not an Afterthought →

Article Library

Find help fast — search or filter instead of scrolling

Every group-leader article in one searchable list. Type a topic, tap a tag, or narrow by series — no more hunting through stacked sections.

Essentials

Our core group-leader documents — each one is a full page you can read (and share with your team) without logging in anywhere.

Community Group Leader QualificationsThe document outlines the spiritual, moral, and practical qualifications—based on 1 Timothy 3—that community group leaders must meet, emphasizing integrity, sobriety, faithfulness, household management, and responsible online presence.

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Group DynamicsHow to Get Your Group to Open UpPractical ways to foster trust and draw quieter members into honest conversation so your group grows in connection.GroupsLeadershipGroup DynamicsHow to Handle Dominating Voices in Group DiscussionsSimple facilitation moves to balance airtime, redirect over-talkers with grace, and shepherd discussion toward discipleship.GroupsLeadershipTrainingGroup DynamicsMaking Prayer Central, Not an AfterthoughtDesign your gathering so prayer is central—practical structures and formats that keep prayer focused and participatory.PrayerGroupsDiscipleshipDeveloping Leaders in Your GroupLeadership Pipeline - Multiplication Starts With Developing LeadersWhy groups stagnate without multiplication—and a simple five-step pipeline to develop leaders and multiply community.LeadershipTrainingDiscipleshipDeveloping Leaders in Your GroupSpotting Potential LeadersThree signals to identify your next leaders—faithful, fruitful, teachable—and simple action steps to start developing them.LeadershipTrainingDeveloping Leaders in Your GroupMove From Watching to Doing with Micro-ResponsibilitiesUse micro-responsibilities to move people from watching to doing—small weekly reps that compound into leadership.LeadershipTrainingGroupsDeveloping Leaders in Your GroupCoaching Conversations that Build ConfidenceA simple 3-step coaching framework—Celebrate, Reflect, Calibrate—to help developing leaders grow through reps.LeadershipTrainingDeveloping Leaders in Your GroupHanding Off the MeetingHow to hand off a full group meeting with safety nets—before/during/after steps that grow confidence and ownership.LeadershipTrainingGroupsDeveloping Leaders in Your GroupCommissioning New Leaders and Multiplying GroupsA practical close to the leadership pipeline: how to commission emerging leaders and multiply groups with support.LeadershipTrainingDiscipleshipProtecting the Culture of Your GroupWho You Are Shapes What Your Group BecomesYour life shapes your group’s culture—practical reflection to lead authentically and guard the climate of biblical community.LeadershipDiscipleshipGroupsProtecting the Culture of Your GroupConflict Isn’t the ProblemConflict is inevitable, but division is optional—lead as a peacemaker (not a peacekeeper) and keep the circle small.GroupsLeadershipCareProtecting the Culture of Your GroupThe Fastest Way to Fracture Your GroupGossip erodes trust fast—how to define it clearly, redirect it graciously, and protect unity in your group.GroupsLeadershipProtecting the Culture of Your GroupShepherding People in Hard MomentsWhen people share heavy burdens, you don’t have to fix them—shepherd with presence, listening, prayer, and wise escalation.CareGroupsLeadershipProtecting the Culture of Your GroupA Leader Who Loves People WellLead with love first: practical ways to shepherd people (not just run a meeting) so community stays life-giving.LeadershipCareGroupsProtecting the Culture of Your GroupA Leader Who Is Faithful Over TimeA reminder that healthy groups are built through ordinary, steady faithfulness over time—not big moments.LeadershipDiscipleshipGroup Leader Development PipelineA repeatable, six‑stage pipeline (Spot, Invite, Equip, Hand Off, Commission, Multiply) equips and launches new community‑group leaders, supported by a quarterly training cohort, micro‑responsibility coaching, and simple metrics.Why Accountability MattersWhy accountability matters + how to use the core and rotating D-Group accountability questions week to week.