{"id":5511,"date":"2013-04-12T16:50:07","date_gmt":"2013-04-12T16:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.journeyonleadership.com\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2026-02-07T00:16:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T00:16:22","slug":"new-leader-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/adult-discipleship\/brentwood\/new-leader-2\/","title":{"rendered":"New Leader"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Thank you for following God&#8217;s leadership in your life and being obedient to the call of leading a group. This is a tremendous responsibility and privilege, and the Groups Ministry team is here to support you on this journey. On this page, you will find answers to many of your questions about starting a group, as well as resources to help you.<\/h3>\n<h2>What does it mean to be a Group Leader?<\/h2>\n<p>Group Leader Vetting Process<\/p>\n<p>Brentwood Baptist&#8217;s leadership expectations include many biblical principles that are perhaps best summarized in our <a href=\"https:\/\/brentwood.church\/form\/b3950af1-5236-481b-9c6b-1eda2e83cd9d\/\">Group Leader Covenant<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Groups Handbook<\/h2>\n<p>After you meet with an Adult Groups Ministry team member and are ready to move forward, you&#8217;ll need to read the groups handbook. The kind of group you will be hosting, on campus or off campus, will determine the handbook you will need to read through. You can find links to both handbooks below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/On-Campus-Groups-Handbook.pdf\">On Campus Groups Handbook<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/05\/Off-Campus-Groups-Handbook.pdf\">Off Campus Groups Handbook<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Some Basics<\/h2>\n<p>Whether this is your first time leading a small group or your first time leading one in a while, we know getting started can lead to some questions. Check out these resources to get some tips, techniques, and thoughts about practical ways to prepare for your group.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How to Be Invitational<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Start by praying for your friends, neighbors, co-workers, and anyone else you might invite to open to your invitation. Invite 3-4 of these friends, couples, neighbors, etc. to a group social. Explain to them why your group is hosting this event. This is an opportunity to share your vision for a potential bible study group. Hold this event on the same night of the week that you intend to host the group and have a calendar of meeting dates available to hand out. If you&#8217;ve decided on a study to start the group with, tell the group about it.<\/li>\n<li>Inform the Groups office that your group is open to new members, and we will activate your group on the website. Let us know your group&#8217;s meeting time, date, and place and we will map your neighborhood to find other BBC members to invite to your group.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>How to Raise Up a Co-Leader<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>One of the most important areas to develop people is through investing in a co-leader. By helping each member discover how to use their gifts, passions, and abilities for the kingdom, you are multiplying ministry. You need a co-leader for when you are sick, on vacation, working late, etc. to facilitate and lead the meeting for you. Investing in a co-leader is necessary for future growth of your group or to begin a new group.\n<ol>\n<li>Develop your co-leader by praying for them and spending time coaching them<\/li>\n<li>Equip them to lead through increments of responsibility:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Crawl:<\/strong> Let them lead the ice breaker one session<\/li>\n<li><strong>Walk:<\/strong> Have them lead a section of the study a few weeks later. Meet with them later to discuss their experience and coach them for the next leadership opportunity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Run:<\/strong> Be absent and let them lead the entire next study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Host a celebration event for anyone who leaves your group to start a new group with their friends, neighbors, or co-workers. This is God&#8217;s way of growing His kingdom. Know that God will eventually move people to different jobs, cities, and groups. Our lives change about every three to four years; your group will too. Prepare for this change by developing a co-leader.<\/li>\n<li>We would love to be able to pray along with you through this process. Keep us updated!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What Kind of Group Should I Lead?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>BBC groups can come in different formats, from Focus Studies to LIFE Groups of varying kinds. If you&#8217;re having trouble finding the group you should lead, contact one of the Groups Ministry staff to talk through this process. (Contact information can be found at the bottom of this page)<\/li>\n<li>What do you feel God calling you to lead? A men&#8217;s group, women&#8217;s, couples, singles, neighborhood, hobby\/passion related, workplace, etc.? It is not about what the church or staff desire, but where God is leading you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First Meeting Basics<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Off Campus Groups<\/em><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW223537622 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW223537622 BCX9\">3-4 weeks before your first meeting, Pray and Prayer Walk your neighborhood for 2-3 friends\/couples to invite.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186229007 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186229007 BCX9\">We will send an\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186229007 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186229007 BCX9\">invitation email<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186229007 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186229007 BCX9\">\u00a0to your BBC Neighbors, just tell us the best\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186229007 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186229007 BCX9\">date<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186229007 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186229007 BCX9\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186229007 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186229007 BCX9\">time<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW186229007 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186229007 BCX9\"> for your groups first gathering.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW267733486 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW267733486 BCX9\">Watch for God at work in the relationships for which you have been praying.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun BCX9 SCXW210388558\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW210388558\">Consider what you will\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX9 SCXW210388558\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 BCX9 SCXW210388558\">discuss<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun BCX9 SCXW210388558\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW210388558\">. We provide questions from this week\u2019s sermon\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/adult-discipleship\/curriculum\/current-foundation-series-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW118052386 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118052386 BCX9\">Invite people: Email them time, date, address and zoom link (if meeting virtually).<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW228175557 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW228175557 BCX9\">Meeting in person? Prepare snacks, chairs, comfortable temperature, and a warm, smiling welcome.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW92758240 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92758240 BCX9\">Start and end on time to respect people\u2019s commitment.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>On Campus Groups<\/em><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>3-4 weeks before your first meeting, prayerfully ask 2-3 other friends\/couples to help you start this group.<\/li>\n<li>We will send an invitation email to other BBC attendees who are not connected to a group. Just let us know the start date, time, and room number for your group&#8217;s first gathering.<\/li>\n<li>Watch for God at work in the relationships you&#8217;ve been praying for.<\/li>\n<li>Consider what you will discuss. <span class=\"TextRun BCX9 SCXW210388558\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun BCX9 SCXW210388558\">We provide questions from this week\u2019s sermon <a href=\"https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/adult-discipleship\/curriculum\/current-foundation-series-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Invite people: Email them the time, date, and room number.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare snacks, drinks, chairs, a comfortable temperature, and a warm, smiling welcome.<\/li>\n<li>Start and end on time to respect people&#8217;s commitment and the group that will be using the room after you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW210017287 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW210017287 BCX9\">General Guidelines:<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW73809445 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73809445 BCX9\">Maintain safety and confidentiality. Create an\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW73809445 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2 SCXW73809445 BCX9\">environment<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW73809445 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73809445 BCX9\">\u00a0where people feel loved and can be heard.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW196727861 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW196727861 BCX9\">Share the load: this is a group; everyone is important and has a role to play.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW204434882 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204434882 BCX9\">It is okay to\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW204434882 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 SCXW204434882 BCX9\">say,<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW204434882 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW204434882 BCX9\"> \u201cI don\u2019t know, let me research that.\u201d You have a full staff team supporting you and your group.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW33831038 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33831038 BCX9\">Be respectful of what you\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW33831038 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33831038 BCX9\">don\u2019t<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW33831038 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33831038 BCX9\">\u00a0know about a person. Life issues are often\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW33831038 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 SCXW33831038 BCX9\">hidden, so refrain<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW33831038 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33831038 BCX9\"> from things that might trigger struggles or addictions in the past.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"TextRun SCXW130905416 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130905416 BCX9\">Communicate about childcare plans to ease\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW130905416 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2 SCXW130905416 BCX9\">parents&#8217;<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW130905416 BCX9\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW130905416 BCX9\"> concerns or questions.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you have any questions or just need more information, please contact our team:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/eddie.jpg\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/brentwood.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/20250319_PAULWILKENSON_WEB_1-600x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"134\" \/> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/06\/eddie.jpg\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/JacksonShort.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7447\" src=\"https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/JacksonShort-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"134\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/JacksonShort-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/JacksonShort-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/JacksonShort-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/JacksonShort-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/leadership.brentwoodbaptist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/07\/JacksonShort.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Paul Wilkinson &#8211; Groups Minister\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Jackson Short &#8211; Adult Groups Associate Fellow<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:mpurdom@brentwoodbaptist.com\">pwilkinson@brentwoodbaptist.com<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:jshort@brentwoodbaptist.com\">jshort@brentwoodbaptist.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>615.324.6106<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/brentwood.church\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20250211_BETHCURTIS_WEB_1-600x600.jpg\" width=\"134\" height=\"134\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Beth Johnson &#8211; Groups Administrative Assistant<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"mailto:bcurtis@brentwoodbaptist.com\">bjohnson@brentwoodbaptist.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 615.324.6119<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Thank you for following God&#8217;s leadership in your life and being obedient to the call of leading a group. 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