getting started as a new group leader
First Time Here?
First time visiting groupleaders.org? Check out the video above for more information about who we are and all the valuable resources you can find here.
First time leading?
The video above will give you a quick overview of the most important information new leaders need to know. Below you'll find training, resources, and articles that are specifically tailored to first-time leaders.
Featured Content
Just like airline passengers, the members of your group have a destination in mind. It's your responsibility to chart out a course to help them get there.
By encouraging and facilitating connections outside of regular group meetings, you demonstrate the priority of relationships.
Shared participation (facilitating the study, hosting the meeting, preparing the snack, leading prayer time, planning socials, guiding the curriculum-choice discussion, etc.) creates broader ownership of the group.
featured study

Connect + Grow:
Beginning Your small Group
This 4-week study will give you practical approaches to building healthy relationships and pursuing spiritual growth so you can make the most of your new group.
Before you begin the study, download and print the free PDF guide (www.anthology.study/connectgrow).
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The idea of telling your personal story to the other members of your group may seem a little uncomfortable, but it doesn't have to be a big production.
There are lots of different ways to tell your stories in group. In this blog post, I’m going to talk about another one. It’s a unique approach with a lot of benefits.