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Small Group MEMBER Job Description

By Paul | September 20, 2007

group-in-a-circle.jpgAs you launch your small group, you may want to consider asking your members to write their own job description for being a member of your group. Then take time to share each others’ comments. And this resource from Why Small Groups? by CJ Mahaney could be more food for thought.

Purpose:

             To apply God’s Word and develop relationships for the purpose of maturity, service, and outreach.

 Qualifications:

· Membership in the church and a commitment to its leadership, mission, and ministry.

· Ability to participate in the group without disrupting or monopolizing the time and attention of the group (serious issues should be referred to a pastor).

 Spiritual Goals:

· Consistent devotional life

· Specific application of God’s Word in daily life

· Growing relationships with spouse and children (if applicable)

· Growing relationships with other small group members

· Meaningful service in the church through use of spiritual gifts

· Involvement in friendship evangelism

 Personal Responsibilities:

· Participate in all functions of the corporate church and ministry sphere

· Arrive on time for all small-group meetings, service projects, social events, and outreach functions.

· Complete assignments and come to meetings prepared to participate

· Build meaningful relationships with other members of the group outside scheduled meetings

· Open one’s life to others by being honest, transparent, and teachable

· Support the leadership of the small-group leader

 

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