BSGTL Orientation

Small Group Leader Orientation

A ‘To Do’ List (Steps to Small Group Leadership at Crossroads)

Note: All materials/resources can also be obtained by contacting John Frye at 981-0222 or Frye@Crossroads.org

To Do	Effort	How
Certification Process
0.0 Consider Your Calling	Varies, 1 hour to review materials	Review Crossroads Small Group Ministry at http://hstrial-jfrye.homestead.com/SG1.html. Answer two questions for yourself: 1. What is this ministry all about? 2. Might God be calling me to lead in this ministry?
0.5 Complete General Leader Orientation (general training for all Crossroads leaders)	2-3 hours	Through Self-Study, at your own pace, listen to the two Leadership Orientation training sessions required for all Leaders at Crossroads. See General “Leadership Orientation” at: http://hstrial-jfrye.homestead.com/SG_Training.htm
1. Complete Basic SG Training	3-5 hours	Through Self-Study, at your own pace, listen to the basic training sessions, fill in outline, and complete the “Final Exam” on your own. See “Basic Small Group” training description at: http://hstrial-jfrye.homestead.com/SG_Training.htm Obtain Basic Small Group Training for Leaders material at http://hstrial-jfrye.homestead.com/sg_trainingbasic.html.
2. Submit a Leadership Application	30 min	Complete a Leadership Application at http://hstrial-jfrye.homestead.com/SG1b2.html. Mail Hardcopy To: or E-mail Document To: Attn: John Frye Frye@Crossroads.org Small Groups Department 2721 Millbrook Road Raleigh, NC 27604
3. Attend an Interview	2 hours	Attend an Interview with a Small Group Ministry Leader – A pastor, or certified Ministry Leader, will contact you once you submit your application. You will do two things at this meeting: 1. Review your application 2. Discuss and questions you have about your Basic Training If approved for ministry, you will be assigned a personal “Small Group Coach” to support, direct, and encourage you in your ministry going forward.
Self Study/On-going Training
4. Attend Intermediate SG Training	~10 Sessions 1.5 Hours Each	By Attending Class (was self study – now class): Read Nine Keys to Effective Small Group Leaders by Carl George and attend associated training sessions (offered every semester in Sunday School). See “Intermediate” training description at: http://hstrial-jfrye.homestead.com/SG_Training.htm A Ministry Leader/Pastoral sponsorship (see step #3 above) is required to attend this training. You can register on-line at www.crossroads.org (see Sunday School registration). Specify your sponsor in the “comments” when you register.
5. Other Self Study Training	Varies	Identify skills to develop on your Growth Plan each year. Your Ministry Leader will assist you with this.
Ministry Goals
6. Recruit an Apprentice	Varies	Your Small Group Coach will assist you with this. This is critical to the long term health of your small group.
7. Train an Apprentice	Varies	Your Small Group Coach will assist you with this. Have your apprentice at least start the above orientation process for small group leaders.