Circle Leader

• Ministry Team: Circles (Adult Ministry)
• Reports to: Circles Coach; Campus Circles Coordinator; and Director of Adult Ministry
  Time Commitment: 1-3 Hours per week
• Length of Commitment: 8-16 wks [1 trimester at a time (Jan – Apr; May – Aug; Sep – Dec)]

Purpose

A Circle leader works to provide everyone the opportunity to pursue authentic community and spiritual growth by cultivating a healthy small group environment where people can connect relationally, converse intentionally, and care missionally for each other and our world.

Responsibilities

• Connect relationally with Circle participants, both in and outside group gatherings.
• Build genuine friendships both in and outside your group gatherings.
• Connect with Circle participants on a regular basis, especially those who miss gatherings.
• Answer questions and offer support or resources to Circle participants.
• Converse intentionally with participants, new potential recruits, and Circles leadership.
• Facilitate group conversations around the weekend messages, scriptures, lessons/curriculum, interests, or activities leveraged for spiritual conversations on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule.
• Promote your group with potential new members and your campus Circles leadership.
• Care missionally for participants and others in your group’s sphere of influence.
• Communicate with a Circle coach/coordinator at least once a month for any needs, updates, or questions.
• Search for opportunities to care for and serve those within your circle or an outreach in your community.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing a life-giving, growing, obedient, and genuine relationship with Jesus.
• Eagerly supportive of Grand Point including its mission, values, leaders, and vision for the future.
• Enthusiastic about connecting with people and facilitating life-giving conversations that lead to support, encouragement, and spiritual growth.

Resources

• ‘What is a Circle, and How Do I Start One?’ booklet
• Circle leader box
• Online Circle finder
• Circle leader huddles
• Books, curriculum, and other supplies as needed

Onboarding Plan

• Complete the Circle start-up form and discuss your Circle plan with a coach or coordinator. This should take place well in advance of the beginning of a trimester.
• Set a first meeting date, invite participants, and start gathering.
• Connect with your Circle coach or coordinator during the trimester.