1. Welcome to Small Group Leadership Training
“He cared for them with a true heart and led them with skillful hands.” Psalm 78:72 (NLT)

2. Why Small Groups Exist

3. We believe life change happens in the context of relationships.

4. Destiny Small Groups Model
At Destiny, we believe our church must grow larger and smaller at the same time. Destiny is a church of Small Groups, not a church with Small Groups.

5. Small Groups offer people:
A place to connect.
A place to protect.
A place to grow.

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7. What a Small Group Looks Like

8. Your Life is Your Group
At Destiny, we use a free market approach to Small Groups. Free market leaders form their group around their gifts and interests.

9. Group Structure
Groups meet weekly during the semester.

10. Group Structure Casual Fellowship Activity or Discussion Prayer
Spiritual Component

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12. Your Role as a Small Group Leader

13. The primary role of a Small Group Leader is to help group members move one step in their walk with God.

14. How to be a Successful Small Group Leader:
Pray daily for the members of your group.
Consider partnering with a c0-leader to help share the responsibility of caring for and leading your group.
Connect with group members outside of weekly meetings through phone, , text, social media, or face-to-face.
Have fun through laughter and by creating an enjoyable environment.

15. How to be a Successful Small Group Leader:
Respect people’s time by beginning and ending your group on time.
Invite group members to attend church services and events with you like Wednesday services, conferences, or outreach opportunities
Rally the group around a member going through crisis.

16. The Importance of Prayer
Prayer is a foundation of our church, and it is important for your Small Group.

17. Confidence as a Small Group Leader
When you feel like you don’t have the time, remember God has created you for this, and His timing is perfect.
When you feel unqualified, remember God has equipped you.
When you feel like your past disqualifies you, remember God uses imperfect people.

18. E Encourage
S Share Scripture
P Pray
N Next Steps

19. Your Coach
Your Coach’s number one priority is to pray for you daily.

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21. NEXT STEPS Decide on a topic or activity Register your group
Recruit group members
Pray for your group