GROUP LEADER HUB

 

DEAR LEADER,

We want to thank you for making the commitment to lead a Life Group at Purpose Church. We are thankful to you for your investment, compassion and the love you will pour into each member of your group. We value your time and gifts, and look forward to seeing God work in and through you as you encourage those within your circle.

Please review this important and necessary information regarding groups and leader responsibilities.

GROUPS WITH PURPOSE

The Purpose Groups Ministry exists to connect people with God and others, because we are better together and we believe God created us to share life with others.

GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES

Matthew 28:19-20 – “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

KNOWING. GROWING. PRAYING. SERVING.

KNOWING

A successful group is one that strives to know each other deeply.
1 Peter 4:8 – “Above all, love each other deeply…”

GROWING

A successful group is one that strives to grow in the knowledge of the Word of God.
Luke 11:28 – “…Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

PRAYING

A successful group is one that strives to pray together.
Matthew 18:19-20 – “Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”

SERVING

A successful group is one that strives to serve our community and world.
Hebrews 10:24 – “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” 

 

FACILITIES USE

In order to streamline our facilities use and booking process, we are aligning our groups to a three-quarter schedule.

THREE-QUARTER SCHEDULE

Our Purpose Groups are now operating on a three-quarter schedule (Fall / Winter / Spring) with a break in between each quarter.

FACILITY USE

The use of our facilities is only allowed during our scheduled quarters. If you wish to continue meeting together beyond our groups schedule, you are encouraged to meet off campus or virtually.

To book facilities, contact cherylf@purposechurch.com at least one month in advance of the start date, or simply fill out the feedback form at the end of every quarter.

BLACK OUT DATES

We try our best to schedule the quarters around church black out dates, however we are not able to avoid them altogether.

Upcoming 2024 Campus Black-Out Dates:

Monday, September 2nd – Labor Day
Monday, October 14th – Tuesday, October 15th – All Staff Retreat
Monday, November 11th – Veterans Day
Thursday, November 28th – Friday, November 29th – Thanksgiving
Thursday, December 12th – Wednesday, December 18th – Christmas Concert
Wednesday, December 25th – Thursday, January 2nd – Christmas/New Years

Upcoming 2025 Campus Black-Out Dates:

Monday, January 20th – MLK Day
Monday, February 17th – Presidents’ Day
Wednesday, April 16th – Monday, April 21 – Easter
Monday, May 26th – Memorial Day
Sunday, June 22nd – Saturday, June 28th – Kid’s Camp
Friday, July 4th – 4th of July

PRACTICING THE WAY CURRICULUM


Highly Recommended for Fall 2024

The Practicing the Way Course is an introduction to spiritual formation. It features eight sessions of teaching, guided conversation, and spiritual exercises designed to lay a foundation for lifelong apprenticeship to Jesus. Here at Purpose Church, it is our vision to see Everyone Everywhere Following Jesus. This course gives us the practical tools we need to follow Jesus well.

The Practicing the Way Curriculum is housed in Right Now Media for easy access to the videos and course guide. In addition, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/course.

SERMON-BASED CURRICULUM


Highly Recommended for Winter/Spring 2025

One of the great advantages of a sermon-based life group is that it exposes people multiple times to a passage, principle, or spiritual truth. It helps move them from the inspired and familiarity stages toward a working knowledge of God’s Word and biblical principles. AND it happens simply because the process makes everyone listen more attentively, encourages note taking, causes most people to review the sermon once again, and then ends in a spirited discussion with friends! This is why we highly recommend using this curriculum option for your group.

Sermon-based curriculum and discussion questions will be added by the Friday prior to the Sunday message (only during our 8-10 week quarters). This will allow you to discuss the sermon in your group the following week. Sermon-Based Curriculum is now being housed in Right Now Media!

OTHER CURRICULUM OPTIONS

RIGHT NOW MEDIA (video series resources/curriculum)

ROOTED (a great starting point for people new to following Jesus)

OTHER BIBLE & BOOK STUDIES (please run any ideas by our team beforehand)

MANAGING YOUR GROUP
THROUGH THE CHURCH CENTER APP

-Assure events are up-to-date every quarter
-Accept or decline new group member requests
-Contact new members or connect declined member requests to another group
Complete weekly attendance report  (VERY IMPORTANT!)

GROUP EXPECTATIONS

Everything said in the group is confidential unless the leader feels that there may be a situation that leads to harm to oneself or someone else. Our pastoral team is here to step in if you need assistance.

If the group starts to gossip about anyone or the church, direct the conversation elsewhere. “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29

Please use your discernment and wisdom to lead your group through the social climate. We ask that you stray away from political topics and always point back to Jesus and Scripture.

Purpose Church reminds parents that when they gather outside of Church with their small groups or events, they are responsible for the supervision and monitoring of their own kids/students. Similarly, for events on Church campus where childcare is not available, parents are responsible for the supervision and care of their own kids/students.

Need Leader Support? Have Questions?

Email us at groups@purposechurch.com
Call us at 909-839-6744

Need Leader Support? Have Questions? 

Email us at groups@purposechurch.com
Call us at 909-839-6744

We would love to hear from you!

Ashley Beckford

Ashley Beckford

Groups Pastor

ashleyb@purposechurch.com
(909) 629-5277 x3025

Michael Broadhurst

Michael Broadhurst

Groups Coordinator

michaelb@PurposeChurch.com
(909) 629-5277 x3281

Cheryl Ford

Cheryl Ford

Groups Coordinator

cherylf@purposechurch.com
(909) 629-5277 x3451