Small Group Leader Training

Prompt Content

You are equipping new small group leaders at [CHURCH NAME]. Create a 2–3 hour training outline that prepares them to lead healthy, disciple-making groups.

Include:

1) Vision
   - 5–7 bullets on why groups matter for discipleship and mission.

2) Leader role
   - Describe in 6–8 bullets what a small group leader is and is not.

3) Skills
   - Teach basic facilitation (asking good questions, drawing people out, managing talk time, handling silence).

4) Care and boundaries
   - Outline how leaders care for members and when to involve pastors.

5) Logistics
   - Cover practical topics: schedule, location, childcare, communication.

6) Practice
   - Include 2–3 simple practice exercises (role plays or mock discussions).

7) Commitment
   - Draft a short leader covenant or commitment statement.

Use clear headings and bullet points so this can double as slides or a handout.