New Group Leader Training
Welcome to Group Leader Training! Discover what you’ll learn as we equip you to lead a healthy community, make disciples, and help people take their next best step.
Discover the biblical foundation for small groups and why Calvary values authentic community where people can build relationships, grow in faith, and do life together.
Discover how Calvary’s mission to Make Disciples connects people to God, people, and outreach—and the important role group leaders play in bringing that mission to life.
Explore seven practical habits for healthy group leadership, from developing co-leaders and creating welcoming spaces to communication, confidentiality, attendance, and serving.
Learn the ESPN model—Encouragement, Scripture, Prayer, and Next Steps—and how these four rhythms can create a healthy discipleship culture within your group.
Discover your role as a discipleship facilitator, shepherd, and vision-caster—and how you can help group members grow as fully devoted, reproducing followers of Jesus.
Learn how to use Group Connect to manage participants, update group details, communicate with members, manage meetings, take attendance, and respond to new sign-ups.
Get answers to common questions about joining groups, curriculum, volunteer requirements, and registration as you prepare to launch and lead your group well.