Crossroads Fellowship

Small Groups Ministry

Small Group APPRENTICE LEADER Role Description

 

Title

 

Small Group Apprentice (Connection Small Group)

 

Description

 

The Small Group Apprentice will learn how to shepherd a small group from the Small Group Leader.  The Apprentice will do this by taking on more and more responsibility for leading the small group over time. The Apprentice is not a co-leader but instead a leader-in-training with the purpose of eventually leading his or her own small group.

 

Responsibilities

 

A Small Group Apprentice will…

 

Do These Things in this Role

·  Follow the guidance of the Small Group Leader in learning how to lead the small group

·  Be willing to take on more and more responsibility for the functions of the group over time

·  Be purposeful in learning so that one day he or she will lead their own group (not just co-lead a group with the leader)

 

Agree To These Requirements

·  Be willing to serve one year while taking into account his/her specific life schedule

·  Be willing to be mentored by his or her Small Group Leader

·  Be willing to grow by pursuing small group training as applicable for his/her situation

·  Pursue completing a membership class, Leadership application, and growth plan as applicable

 

Time Commitment

 

·  2 hours/meeting – Help facilitate, attend, and participate in group meetings as asked by Leader

·  2 hours/week – Prepare for, contact, pray for, and work with members as schedule permits and Leader requests

·  2 hours/month – Meet for church-wide, departmental, or Leader mentoring/training when able

 

Agreement

 

I, _______________________ (Small Group Apprentice), commit to do my best to serve in this Small Group Apprentice role as I am able and God helps me for the ministry period                                        .  Date: __________

 

I, _______________________ (Small Group Leader), commit to do my best to support this Small Group Apprentice with God’s help for the ministry period                                        .    Date: __________

 

Last Updated: 4-1-07/JWF