Group multiplication depends on leadership multiplication. Follow the steps below to discern a leader, develop a leader, and deploy a leader.

👀 Step 1: Discern

1. Look for someone demonstrating FAITH.

   • Faithful: abides in the Word, participates in worship, active in the Small Group
   • Available: commitment and capacity to disciple a group of people
   • Integrity: authentic and mature spiritual life, living in obedience to the Word
   • Teachable: handles the Bible accurately, submits to authority of the church
   • Heart for God and people: loves the Lord and others sacrificially

   Note: The key is growth in the areas above. We’re looking for progress, not perfection.

2. Have this person/couple complete a Small Group Leader Application.

3. Once approved, extend an invitation to be an apprentice. “I see God at work in your life. You're a faithful participant and contributor in our group. I believe the next step in your spiritual development would be to lead a small group. I have grown so much personally through leading this small group….”

🏗 Step 2: Develop

Train

Formal Training

• Essentials training
• Small group leadership meetings
• Other leadership training opportunities

Experiential Training

1. Model: “I lead, you watch.”
2. Share: “Let’s lead together.”
3. Observe: “You lead, I watch.”
4. Multiply: “Go make disciples!”

Offer Feedback

Some areas to observe and offer feedback:

• Leading with a humble confidence
• Identifying questions to guide the discussion in a purposeful direction