[small groups] response
This is how Park Street small group leaders answered the following questions:
What made Jesus such a great small group leader?
Spiritual sensitivity
Did a lot together with his group
Clear mission
Shared burdens
Open to being weak in front of them
Self-care/prayer
Servant mentality
Taught them how to pray
Gave responsibilities and corrected (followed through)
Good story-telling, connecting lives to spiritual reality
Genuine interest for others
Spoke the truth boldly
Took time to pray
Embraced the hard person
Listening
Invited people to share in joy and suffering
Patience
What kind of small group would you change your schedule to be a part of?
Strong sense of community and accountability
Differing levels of maturity
Clear plan and strategy of inclusion
Challenging and pushing you to grow
Interesting study and content
Affinity
A group that misses you!
Thoughtful (and appropriate) serving of one another
Inter-generational
Daily discipline (not just once-a-week)
Serious commitment
Has fun with the group
Outward focus
Love
Humble
Fun
Sees potential and calls it forth (renaming people)
Sensitive to situations
Lived close
Knew God’s will/plan
He gave of himself
Didn’t discriminate
Invitational
Holy Spirit power
Prayer first
Good balance of welcoming and challenging
Real, emotional
Prays for group
Hot chocolate/snacks!
Safe and comfortable to share
You make a difference
Committed
Accepted
Committed to growth both in knowledge & character
Holds one accountable
Actually like the people
Asks hard questions
Lets you be human
Worship is integrated
Vulnerable
Members care for one another
