1. 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. 
   
   
2. 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 least two of the videos at the Believe section of the website. 
   
   
3. Is this your church home?
   
   Home Church is defined as the place you attend, serve, give, and the one place you would vote, if asked to do so. Membership is not a requirement to be a leader or host. If this is not your home Church, will you make it so? ​
   
   
4. Do you agree with the statement of faith of this ministry?
   
   We align with the Lausanne Covenant.
   
   
5. Have you read and do you agree with the principles and practices listed in the resources below? 
   
   
   1. Small Groups. An overview of the practices of the ministry. Some of this is for informational purposes. 
   2. Circles. A detailed look at the practices of leading a small group. Many of the points are done for you if you are part of a church wide small group ministry. 
      
      
6. Will you endeavor to do the following?
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   1. Use the tool (Discovery Bible Studies, Foundation Studies, or PODs) selected by the small group leadership for the specific session?
   2. Lead by facilitating discussion, rather than by lecture? 
   3. Involve an apprentice in a leadership role, should someone emerge with potential? 
   4. Rely on your coach for help and guidance? 
   5. Attend the Wrap Up? It is critical to a healthy small group ministry. 
   6. Stay focused on the transformative practices of demonstrating love and discussing truth? 

If you answered yes to all the questions above and are willing to be a small group leader, please contact the leader of the small group ministry. Thank you so much! 

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