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.
Guides & Documents
The essentials, all in one place
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 Curriculum CatalogA private Community Group Curriculum Catalog, owned by Nathan Boyd, is designed for group leaders in the Community Groups pathway.GroupCommunity Group Leader GuideThe guide outlines the purpose, values, leadership roles, responsibilities, resources, and practical practices for running effective Community Groups at Church at the Grove.GroupCommunity 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.Group 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.InitiativeWhy Accountability MattersWhy accountability matters + how to use the core and rotating D-Group accountability questions week to week.Workflow
Article Series
Group Dynamics
How to Get Your Group to Open UpPractical ways to foster trust and draw quieter members into honest conversation so your group grows in connection.How to Handle Dominating Voices in Group DiscussionsSimple facilitation moves to balance airtime, redirect over-talkers with grace, and shepherd discussion toward discipleship.Making Prayer Central, Not an AfterthoughtDesign your gathering so prayer is central—practical structures and formats that keep prayer focused and participatory.
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Developing Leaders in Your Group
Leadership Pipeline - Multiplication Starts With Developing LeadersWhy groups stagnate without multiplication—and a simple five-step pipeline to develop leaders and multiply community.Spotting Potential LeadersThree signals to identify your next leaders—faithful, fruitful, teachable—and simple action steps to start developing them.Move From Watching to Doing with Micro-ResponsibilitiesUse micro-responsibilities to move people from watching to doing—small weekly reps that compound into leadership.Coaching Conversations that Build ConfidenceA simple 3-step coaching framework—Celebrate, Reflect, Calibrate—to help developing leaders grow through reps.Handing Off the MeetingHow to hand off a full group meeting with safety nets—before/during/after steps that grow confidence and ownership.Commissioning New Leaders and Multiplying GroupsA practical close to the leadership pipeline: how to commission emerging leaders and multiply groups with support.
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Protecting the Culture of Your Group
Who 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.1 Timothy 4:16; 1 Corinthians 11:1Conflict Isn’t the ProblemConflict is inevitable, but division is optional—lead as a peacemaker (not a peacekeeper) and keep the circle small.Matthew 5:9; Colossians 3:13The Fastest Way to Fracture Your GroupGossip erodes trust fast—how to define it clearly, redirect it graciously, and protect unity in your group.Proverbs 16:28; Ephesians 4:29; Matthew 18Shepherding People in Hard MomentsWhen people share heavy burdens, you don’t have to fix them—shepherd with presence, listening, prayer, and wise escalation.Galatians 6:2A Leader Who Loves People WellLead with love first: practical ways to shepherd people (not just run a meeting) so community stays life-giving.John 13:35; 1 Corinthians 13A Leader Who Is Faithful Over TimeA reminder that healthy groups are built through ordinary, steady faithfulness over time—not big moments.Galatians 6:9; Luke 16:10
Need something else?
Can’t find what you’re looking for, or have an idea to make groups better? Reach out to your campus pastor — we’re here to help you lead with confidence.