They Left You in Charge...Now What?

Brain Food

At first, the thought of being a small-group leader doesn’t sound scary, and you agree to do it. Then, the more you think about it, the scarier it gets. Facing a small group
of students, possibly alone, and being responsible for leading discussion, building relationships, and having fun together—that’s a big responsibility.
All of a sudden, you’re trying to think of a good excuse to get out of your commitment.
Is that how you felt the first time you led a small group of students? Or you might have been so excited that you weren’t a bit nervous. You might not even think much at all about leading a small group because it’s become old habit.
If so, that’s great! It reflects the comfort and confidence you have in the relationships you’ve built and in your calling to minister to students.
Nonetheless, even the most seasoned youth workers take time to focus on how they can be more intentional about helping students discover more about God, the Bible, life, and themselves; reviewing the basics; remembering healthy boundaries; asking good questions; listening to students more; and evaluating each small group meeting.
Don’t give up, and don’t stop having fun.

Like They Say...

“Knowing God’s heart means consistently, radically, and very concretely to announce and reveal that God is love and only love, and that every time fear, isolation, or despair begins to invade the human soul, this is not something that comes from God.”—Henri J. M. Nouwen, In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership

God’s Word 

“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self- discipline.”—2 Timothy 1:7