Spiritual Check-In: Communication Guide for Small Group and Class Leaders
Spiritual Check-In: Communication Guide for Small Group and Class Leaders
The class leader system or discipleship through small groups is an effective tool used by leaders to connect directly with members of a congregation. The method mirrors Jesus’ walk with his twelve disciples. Rather than welcoming them into the faith and leaving them on their own to figure out how to live a Christian lifestyle, Jesus created a model of walking with his disciples and teaching them life lessons along the way.Many churches have experienced exponential growth by utilizing this model of ministry while others have failed to embrace the value of walking with and teaching those under their charge. This has often resulted in disengaged memberships and often a decline in church participation. This guide is created to assist those who have been assigned, appointed, or requested to be Class or Small Group Leaders. The guide is designed to be used for a quarter (3 months/ 12 weeks) with a weekly check-in with each member. Those who are not actively using the small group discipleship model may find this guide helpful because it not only provides space for the Leader to document personal information about their class members, but it also provides prompts for spiritual discussions with their class members.