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LifeGroup Starter Kit

 

Getting Started

The 5 Steps to Leading a Successful LifeGroup

Decide what type of group you want

There are many types of LifeGroups, but they typically fall into one of six different categories.

Types of LifeGroups

Pick a Meeting Location

Great locations can be a home, church, or park. If you want more ideas, we're happy to help!

Invite People

You can start a group with friends, fellow church members, or alumni in your area. We鈥檙e happy to help you connect with alumni nearby.

Encourage Participation

LifeGroups are special because they go deeper than a lecture. Invite your members to participate or even lead.

Tips and Tools

Stay Connected With God

During His witness on Earth, Jesus was able to pour into others because God the Father poured into Him.

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A Book To Get You Started

A LifeGroup is a great way to build community and deepen your spiritual journey! Below are some resources that can help you get started. If you would like one of the books from our recomendations below, let us know! We would be happy to buy you a copy to help you get started with your LifeGroup.

Book Recommendations

not a fan

Not a Fan calls you to consider the demands and rewards of being a true disciple. With frankness sprinkled with humor, Kyle Idleman invites you to live the way Jesus lived, love the way he loved, pray the way he prayed, and never give up living for the One who gave his all for you.

Anxious For Nothing

In this book, Max Lucado will help you: Celebrate God鈥檚 goodness, Ask God for help, Leave your concerns with God, Meditate on good things in order to top letting anxiety rule the day.

Winning The War In Your Mind

Drawing upon Scripture and the latest findings of brain science, Craig Groeschel lays out practical strategies that will free you from the grip of harmful, destructive thinking and enable you to live the life of joy and peace that God intends you to live.

Why Types of LifeGroups Are There?

There are many types of LifeGroups, but these are the 6 we have found to be successful for our on-campus LifeGroups.

ACTIVITY-BASED

LifeGroups which pursue spiritual transformation through activities such as worship, service, mountain biking, hiking, and more.

BIBLE STUDY

LifeGroups which pursue spiritual transformation through activities such as reading a book of the Bible or discussing prophecy. This also describes LifeGroups led by students in SALT (Soul-winning And Leadership Training).

BOOK-BASED

LifeGroups which utilize Christian books such as Captivating, Not a Fan, material by Beth Moore, etc. to pursue spiritual transformation through reading and discussion.

DISCIPLE-MAKING

LifeGroups which guide their members to grow in their capacity to help their friends, family, co-workers, or acquaintances move toward and with Jesus.

SUPPORT (NON-CLINICAL)

LifeGroups which offer support to individuals navigating concerns such as the pain of loosing a loved one, stress and anxiety, mental health, addictions (e.g. pornography), or exploring identity.

TOPICAL

LifeGroups which pursue spiritual transformation through small group discussion on a particular topic or a variety of topics either pre-selected by the leader or suggested by group members.

   

Tips and Tools for Leading a LifeGroups

These tips and tools come from our Office of Ministry and Missions resources for on-campus LIfeGroups

Contact

Alumni Relations

423.236.2827

4881 Taylor Circle
Collegedale,TN 37315