LIFE GROUP LEADER COVENANT

From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.
-Luke 12:48b
  • The burden of a Life Group Leader:
    • We believe that Life Groups are not only a good thing but a crucial part of the life of the church, both in maintaining the Body within the church, and exercising the Body outside of its walls. Prioritizing authentic, intentional relationships with others who are seeking to grow in their relationship with the Lord is instrumental regarding life transformation, and the fulfillment of our church’s mission of “Loving people to LIFE in Jesus Christ”. Thus, it is with great care and consideration that the title of Life Group Leader is given, recognizing both the responsibility and weight that it holds as an ambassador of North Olmsted Evangelical Friends Church.
  • Requirements of a Life Group Leader:
    • Be personally invested in their own growing, intimate relationship with God through Jesus Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit.
    • Be in good standing within NOEFC and with its leadership.
    • Receive a recommendation by a member of the Pastoral Staff.
    • Be in regular attendance at NOEFC for a minimum of 6 months, having established healthy relationships within that time.
    • Have a passion to humbly lead, disciple, and serve people within our church.
    • Have the emotional, spatial, and organizational availability to lead a Life Group.
    • Display evidence of moral and spiritual discernment/maturity.
    • Be in agreement with the theological standings and Core Values of NOEFC.
    • Be in agreement with EFC-ER’s Faith & Practice.
    • Display a positive and healthy leadership attitude.
    • Display the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of people.
    • Display a pleasant, outgoing personality and demeanor.
  • Expectations of a Life Group Leader:
    • Provide (and encourage Group members to be providing) ministerial care and discipleship to their Life Group through prayer, counsel, and spiritual/practical support.
    • Administer teaching and facilitate sound discussion relevant to the study their Life Group is engaged in.
    • Encourage others to take newer, deeper steps in their faith walk in order to foster spiritual growth.
    • Be establishing regular community with those inside the church, and living a life that seeks to influence others in a Christlike manner outside of the church.
    • Ensure that your Life Group is not engaging in practices, events, or behaviors during Life Group meetings/outings that could give off the appearance of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22) or cause someone to potentially stumble (Romans 14:13-23). 
    • Even in times of trial, lead your Life Group using language and discussion that is wholesome and seeks to build up others, and encourage Life Group members to do the same (Ephesians 4:29).
    • Engage in regular Life Group trainings, as well as other leadership trainings, as they become available within the church.
    • Regularly engage in church life activities/events.

Submit