Care Group Leaders Care Groups can be organized in numerous ways, but to be effective, a group size needs to be small enough to fit in the Care Leader’s home. This means most care groups will range between 4 and 10 couples. Care Leaders are the front-line leaders of ministry and accountability for a SMBS. Their job is simple but important: unconditionally love people and encourage them to be fully devoted followers of Christ. This job has two results. One is offensive in nature: by loving others, you will help us reach more people for the kingdom. The second is defensive: by unconditionally loving others, you will prevent disunity and bad attitudes.
EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL CARE LEADERS
Be a growing disciple of Christ Take your responsibility seriously Grow your ministry skills by attending all leadership and training meetings Be a good team member by communicating regularly with your Director Spiritual gifts preferred: mercy, shepherding, and/or helps
SPECIFIC TASKS OF A CARE LEADER
Pray weekly for each member of your group by name Contact all group members at least every two weeks Identify and contact those not regularly attending SMBS each week. Make a face-to-face contact with any member who has missed three consecutive weeks. Schedule an event at least every 60 days that provides an opportunity for prayer, fellowship, and accountability Try to develop an atmosphere for support and awareness of spiritual struggles Make provision of needs for group members in time of crisis