Life Group Leader

This resource is loaded with practical tools as well as inspiration to bring tremendous value to your development as a leader.

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Everything you need to lead well

Leader Resource Library

Practical guides, trusted study tools, training, and spiritual formation resources—all organized so you can find what you need quickly.

25 resources · 6 categories
01 Start HereCore tools and training for every leader 5 resources
Video series Leader Training

Watch seven Friends Church video modules for new and experienced group leaders.

Lifeway articles How to Lead a Small Group

Three articles on first meetings, welcoming people, and leading a group discussion.

Folder Leader Basics

Role descriptions, group agreement, planning worksheet, first meeting checklist, icebreakers, childcare ideas, and the leader application.

On-page guide Life Group Core Values Read the values that guide how Friends Church Life Groups meet, grow, and serve.
  • AlignmentStay united around the mission of Friends Church.
  • ServingPut faith into action by serving together.
  • ConsistencyMake regular group gatherings a priority.
  • TrustBuild a safe, confidential community.
  • MultiplicationMake room for new people and develop new leaders.
  • FoundationLet Scripture guide what your group believes and does.
  • CatalystsEncourage a daily rhythm of time with God.
  • JoyCelebrate and enjoy life together.
  • PrayerMake space to pray together and for each other.
  • FamilyShow up for each other in both hardship and celebration.
  • FlexibilityRespond to change with grace and openness.
  • HumilityWelcome prayer, coaching, and support.
  • ParticipationHelp each person discover and use their gifts.
  • TransformationKeep growing in Christ and putting faith into practice.
  • DiscipleshipShepherd people and help them become disciple makers.
  • CommitmentGrow in faith and participate in the life of Friends Church.
  • ConnectionHelp people build relationships and find a place to belong.
Conversation guide ICNU: I See in You Name the gifts you see in someone and invite them to take a step toward leadership.

Start with a specific moment when you saw someone use a gift. Tell them what you noticed and how it helped the group.

  1. Name what you saw. “When you welcomed our new member and made room for them in the conversation, I saw a gift for helping people feel at home.”
  2. Invite a small next step. Ask if they’d like to welcome newcomers, lead the opening question, or help plan a service project.
  3. Follow up. Make time afterward to ask how it went and what support would help them try again.
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02 Bible Study & TeachingGuides, study tools, courses, and video overviews 9 resources
03 Serving & MissionPut formation into action 1 resource
04 Need Help?Care, recovery, and referral resources for your group 2 resources
05 Spiritual Growth & DiscipleshipExplore faith and build rhythms for following Jesus 5 resources
06 About & What We BelieveFriends Church beliefs, heritage, and denomination 3 resources

Leader development

Leader Training

Watch the Friends Church leader training videos in order, or select a module to revisit it.

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Lifeway articles

How to Lead a Small Group

God Stories

God is constantly working and doing amazing things in and through His people. 

We would love to hear about it!

Let’s build a community of storytellers so we can celebrate God’s activity in our lives.

Could you email a story from your group that testifies to the goodness of God to stories@friends.church?

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