The Call to Lead a Group
Growing up in California meant frequent trips to Disneyland, and among the attractions, the Jungle Cruise always held a special place in my heart. It wasn’t the advanced technology that made it unforgettable but rather the skipper. Picture hopping on a boat, cruising through the jungle, entertained by a Cast Member armed with cheesy dad jokes and puns. The Jungle Cruise isn’t just a ride; it’s an experience, and the skipper is what makes each trip unique.
It’s a similar story in a small group. The leader (like the skipper) guides conversations, steering the “small group boat” toward meaningful connections. The quality of the experience rests heavily on the leader’s shoulders.
Leading a small group may seem intimidating. Hosting, preparing, and the uncertainty of conversations are part of the challenge. But often, the fears around leadership are based on misconceptions.
You see, we don’t need leaders to teach a sermon. We don’t need leaders to have all the answers to difficult questions. We don’t need leaders to know how to counsel people through difficult times.
Leading a small group is about the journey, not the destination. It’s about facilitating, not teaching.
It’s about a willing heart, not an all-knowing mind.
Worship Center provides the resources and training needed for those first steps. What we’re really looking for is someone who loves Jesus, is humble, authentic, and willing to go first. If that’s you, you’re already equipped to lead a small group!
In a world more connected than ever, studies show increasing loneliness and anxiety. We need people who love Jesus and are willing to guide and lead authentic communities. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 emphasizes the strength in unity, and genuine community, where individuals pursue Jesus together, is powerful.
“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble. Likewise, two people lying close together can keep each other warm. But how can one be warm alone? A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.”
The call to lead a small group isn’t as intimidating as it seems.
In fact, you might be the skipper we’re looking for!