One Hour Small Group Host Information
Have you attended all the meetings for a previous small group session?
This is a prerequisite to lead a small group. If you have not done so, please participate in all the meetings of a small group session. This will ensure agreement with the principles, alignment with the philosophy and accordance with the practices of the ministry. These are critical elements to a healthy small group ministry.
Are you trusting in the sacrificial death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ alone for forgiveness of your sins and eternal life?
Do you believe Jesus died for your sins, rose from the dead, and based on trusting in Him alone, your sins are forgiven and you will spend eternity with God? Please read John 3:16; Romans 6:23; I Corinthians 15:3-4,57; 1 Peter 2:24.
Please watch at any two of the videos at the Believe section of the website.
Is this your church home?
Home Church is defined as the place you attend, serve, give and when asked, the one place you would vote. Membership is not a requirement to be a leader or host. If this is not your home Church, will you make it so?
Do you agree with the statement of faith of this ministry?
We align with the Lausanne Covenant.
Have you read through and do you agree with the principles and practices listed in the resources below?
- Small Groups: a high level overview of the overall ministry.
- Circles: specific information about leading a small group.
This involves tending to the outside as well as the inside of the meeting location. Is it easy to locate? Is there adequate parking? Is the entry way well-lit and safe to navigate? Is the kitchen, meeting area and bathroom clean? Are pets secured? Some people are not comfortable with cats rubbing against them and dogs sniffing them. Are children cared for? Most groups do not provide child care.
Will you organize the refreshments and group meal?
Another key role of the hosts is to manage the refreshments. The host should provide snacks and a liquid refreshment the first week. Offer decaf coffee if your group meets at night. It is up to the host if they themselves want to provide snacks each week or organize a sign up sheet. If the group uses a sign up sheet the Host is responsible for a reminder call each week.
The host is also responsible for organizing a group meal. Once a session the group eats a meal together. It can be as simple as eating pizza or more detailed. It can occur at the meeting location, another home, or an eatery. It can take the place of a meeting, or be included as part of the meeting. The Host is not responsible for providing the food; just for making sure it happens. Options include: ordering delivery, going to a restaurant, pot-luck, catering, or everyone chips in and someone in the group prepares a meal for the entire group
Will you attend Wrap Up?
This is a free dinner for the host and spouse, along with all the other leaders, that takes place the week after the last meeting. It’s a way to say thank you for serving as a host. It’s also a fun time to share God stories, give constructive input and offer referrals.
If you answered yes to all the above questions and wish to be a small group host, please email the small group ministry leader. Thank you so much!