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Whether online or in person, we'll help you create space for community.

Your Next Step in Building Community

Leading a Life Group isn't about being perfect – it's about creating space where real connections happen. Whether you're meeting around a living room or through a screen, we'll give you everything you need to lead with confidence. (Acts 2:42-47)

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FIND EXISTING LIFE GROUPS

Four Simple Steps to Launch

#1. Complete Leader Training

Watch our quick training video, fill out the leader form, and get access to GroupVitals.

#2. Connect With Support

Upon completing your training, you’ll receive an email from your small group campus coordinator. Get your questions answered, review your group plan, and be equipped with how to move forward.

#3. Gather Your Resources

Access discussion questions, download leader guides, and review group guidelines.

#4 Welcome Your Group

Invite members through GroupVitals, set your meeting schedule, create a welcoming environment, and start building community.

Building Your Group

How to Invite Members

Growing your group is easy with Planning Center Online. Share your group's unique link, and when new members join, you can welcome them and stay connected all through one simple platform.

SET UP YOUR GROUP

Every Great Meeting Includes:

Connection Time: Welcome everyone, share quick life updates, and get settled. Icebreakers can be great here too.


Discussion: Use provided questions, encourage participation, and guide the conversation.


Prayer: Share requests, pray together, and follow up through the week.


Weekly Encouragement:  Connect with your group members throughout the week. A simple text, message, or phone call is sometimes all it takes for someone to feel loved.


Love: Help people feel welcome and that they belong. Lead them to build each other up in conversation and move things in a direction that inspires hope.

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Choose your format and we'll show you exactly what to do next.

IN PERSON GUIDE ONLINE GUIDE

In Person Groups: Leading Face-to-Face

Meeting Basics

  • Plan for 1.5-2 hours together
  • Meet at least once a week at a consistent time
  • Create a welcoming environment
  • Arrange seating for conversation
  • Consider simple refreshments

Best Practices

  • Start and end on time
  • Follow up during the week
  • Create shared responsibility
  • Plan occasional social events

Online Groups: Leading Virtually

Frequently Asked Questions

    Setup Essentials

        - Choose your platform (see tech tools below)

        - Keep sessions to 45-60 minutes

        - Meet weekly at consistent times

        - Download discussion questions before meeting

        - Test your tech before starting


        Get Your Resources

    Creating the Perfect Online Space

        Environment Matters

        - Find a quiet room away from background noise

        - Ensure good lighting on your face

        - Position the camera at eye level, face-centered

        - Use headphones with a microphone if possible

        - Remove distracting background elements, like pets


        Tech Tips for Success

        - One device per household to prevent feedback

        - Stay muted when not speaking

        - Show engagement through nods and reactions

        - If sharing devices, use separate rooms

        - Test audio and video before starting


    Leading Well Online

        Facilitation Tips

        - Log in early to welcome everyone

        - Guide conversation (30% talking, 70% listening)

        - Manage audio (mute/unmute participants as needed)

        - Redirect conversation when needed

        - Keep energy and participation balanced


    Tech Tools

        Choose what works for your group:


        - Zoom (40-min free limit)

        - Teams (Great for sharing)

        - Facebook Messenger (Easy access) 

        - Free Conference Call (Perfect for call-ins)


        Platform Guide


Let’s Talk Tech: Choose Your Platform

Let’s Talk Tech: Choose Your Platform

Leading a Life Group isn't about being perfect – it's about creating space where real connections happen. Whether you're meeting around a living room or through a screen, we'll give you everything you need to lead with confidence.

Zoom
Zoom focuses on delivering high-quality video, so you can invite a Small Group onto a ‘call’ and see and hear each other. Everyone can speak, hear, and contribute.
-You can host large numbers on Zoom.
-There are no limits to the number of meetings you can have.
-Small Groups would be limited to 40 minutes on the free version.
-Participants need to download Zoom and become accustomed to how it works.

IN-PERSON GUIDE

Skype
Skype has been around for a while and the majority of people are familiar with the name. Skype is a stable and useful tool. You don’t need a Skype account to use it. Send a link to anyone, which they can use to access a group call. You can use this on a mobile device.
- Free for up to 50 people.
- Participants don’t need a Skype account.

Facebook Messenger
Facebook Messenger is more than just a chat feature. It also has the ability to allow groups and individuals to create a video call, without charge.
- Uses a platform that many are already used to.
- Can work easily if your Small Group already has a private Facebook Group.
- It’s Free.
- Works with up to 50 people, but you can only see six people at a time.
- You need a Facebook account to use this.

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Free Conference Call
Free Conference Call is a free platform that allows you to make phone calls and video calls. Below are some video tutorials on how to utilize Free Conference Call.