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Grouplink w Group Leaders

WHAT IS GROUPLINK?

GroupLink is a two-hour event where you will meet and connect with others in your geographic area to start a Connection Group. Connection Groups are small groups of approximately six married couples or families (including single parent families), or 6-10 individuals of the same gender who meet weekly in someone’s home for fellowship, Bible study, and prayer. They are for adults of all ages, stages of life, and spiritual maturity.

GroupLink is the primary way to get connected into a group.
At GroupLink, we don’t place you in a group – you choose your own.

The next GroupLink event will be held:
Sept. 11, 2010 at 7 p.m.

Registration will begin 15 minutes before the start of the event. Appetizers will be served.

We ask you to initially commit to meet with your group for eight weeks. You will spend that time getting to know each other and doing a short Bible study. At the end of the eight weeks, you can choose to continue with your group, or we will help you find another one.

Get Connected! Sign up at Guest Services today!

(Please note: Childcare will not be available during the GroupLink event. Reimbursement for childcare is available up to $15 per family. E-mail connect@connectioncc.org or call 378-7692 for details.)

Is God calling you to be a Group Leader?

We believe that sustained life change happens best when we are prioritizing intentional relationships with others who are also seeking to grow in their relationship with Christ.

Connection groups provide people the opportunity to experience authentic community and spiritual growth. Our Connection group leaders create environments where this can happen.

Paul taught the Corinthians that some plant the seeds, others water them, but God makes them grow (1 Corinthians 3:6). Group leaders have the privilege of creating environments in which seeds of faith are planted and watered in the lives of those they lead, while trusting God with the growth.

Our leaders play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our mission to connect people with Jesus and the life He offers!

Role of a Connection Group Leader

Connection group leaders are responsible for providing their groups with vision, direction, and support. Leaders are successful when they are personally growing in their intimacy with God and with others (both inside and outside of the church), and are leading their groups in such a way as to encourage the group members' growth in these vital relationships as well.

Connection group leaders are supported by a staff member.

Qualifications

• Have a personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ (preferably for two years or more).
• Recognize the Bible as the authority for their lives.
• Have Connection group experience (preferably).
• Have the time, emotional capacity, and moral discernment to lead a group.

Expectations

• Lead the group by facilitating the group meeting, monitoring its health and duration, and promoting participation among group members.
• Commit to engage in leadership development opportunities provided by the church.
• Identify and develop a qualified apprentice and embrace apprentice leader development as a measure of success.

If you are considering leadership, please complete the Group Leader Application or contact Lori at 563-9663.

Small Group Guidelines (pdf) or (MSWord)

Group Link Member Data Form (This is a pdf. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, download it here for free.) TOP