Growth Group Facilitators SMBS groups are designed to be open to anyone who chooses to participate in Bible Study. Growth groups are smaller groups comprised of SMBS members who elect to spend additional time deepening their relationships with other SMBS members and God. These groups emphasize transformational discipleship and personal accountability. Once these groups have formed, they become “closed” and are no longer open to receive new members. Most of these groups will meet for a specified time period and then disband or re-organize with new members.
EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL GROWTH GROUPS
They must be approved by the SMBS Director before they begin They must have a defined purpose: discipleship training, mentoring, prayer, marriage/family improvement, leadership training, or evangelism They must have start and end dates They must determine the scope of the participants (e.g. men’s, women’s, couples, new believers, etc.) The curriculum must be approved by Minister of Adult Education (See the list of pre-approved studies on the resource page.) The facilitator must be approved by the SMBS Director
SPECIFIC TASKS OF A GROWTH GROUP FACILITATOR
Determine in writing the purpose of your growth group and seek approval Determine meeting day, time, and location along with other logistics (snacks, childcare, etc.) Enlist participants in your group Report the status of the group to your SMBS Director