Cross Campus Adult Leader Expectations

So glad you are interested in helping students grow in their relationship with Christ.  Below is the basic understanding of what these small groups are and the basic expectations of you, the adult leader.

1. Cross Campus Basic Overview
   1. Student Lead discipleship ministry
   2. Parent supported
   3. Break into small groups weekly
      1. Read scripture, a short devotion, ask & respond to questions, Pray & Worship weekly.
      2. Environment is encouraging, energizing and challenging.
   4. We host events to help build relationships
2. What are Cross Campus small groups
   1. They are discipleship groups
   2. These groups exist to help people: Learn more about Jesus, become like Jesus and live like Jesus
   3. We create an environment for the Holy Spirit to speak
   4. We want our student leaders to do the fundamentals: read, think, write & speak.
   5. Parents support the student leaders by coming along side them.
3. How do these groups operate
   1. They are invitational. People invite people to join.  There is no obligation to attend or membership required
   2. The groups are intentional
      1. We gather into small groups for people to be known (No more than 10 people)
      2. We read scriptures so we can learn to hear
      3. We ask questions so we can be understood
      4. We meet regularly so we can grow
      5. We empower students to lead so they can become
   3. They are transformational [Romans 12:2]
4. Oversite
   1. Parents in the small groups are the front line of defense. Please oversee the groups and deal with issues if they come up.
   2. If there are issues you can’t resolve bring them to Henry & Jay, Colleen and Andrea
   3. If there are issues Henry and Jay cannot handle they will work them up the ladder of authority for resolve
5. Expectations of Adults
   1. Show up consistently or communicate when you can’t
   2. Be prepared, do the work: Read scriptures & Devotion, journal through questions and be prepared to help facilitate a conversation around the devotion topic.
   3. Support your students
      1. Pray for them
      2. Mentor them
      3. Hold them accountable
      4. Encourage them
      5. Checkin on them outside of group time
      6. Keep your word to them.  Don’t Flake
      7. Open up for other parents to share
   4. Be a Disciple
6. Do’s & Don’ts
   1. Don’t talk too much. Have restraint.  Not a teaching platform
   2. Don’t have all the answers. Allow awkward silence to draw the answers out of the group, ask direct questions.
   3. Don’t be afraid to correct misinformation, bad theology
   4. Share from your personal experience (Model transparency). I experienced this….
   5. Do engage in the conversation
   6. Do express your experiences and understanding of the topic or scripture
   7. Do Maintain boundaries
7. Most common issues (Q&A)
   1. Someone talks too much
      1. (Show some maturity)
      2. Don’t shame them in the group
   2. Small group leaders want to teach on the devotion
      1. “Great way to teach is by asking question” Brad Newburg
   3. Kids afraid to talk
      1. They speak when they feel safe
      2. How does it become safe? Through equity built
   4. Evidence Student Leaders aren’t living “above reproach”
      1. Bring this up to Henry & Jay
   5. Nobody did the reading (Maddy Queen)
      1. You’re gonna have to do the work at the table
      2. Cant cheat the process, devotion & scripture are vehicle for the conversation
      3. Nobody left behind
   6. Distraction (Phones)
      1. Everyone can see when someone is distracted on their phone
      2. Simply redirect everyone back to the devotion
8. There are needs
   1. We need parents who can build relational equity with students in small groups.  Mentors
   2.  We need parents who would commit to pray for and over students
   3.  We need parents who can serve at events
   4. There is a financial need.
9. When do we begin?
   1. Big groups start Wednesday September 23rd at BCHS
   2. Kickoff BBQ Hangout Sunday September 20th at BCHS
10. 1st Group Meeting September 23rd BCHS 6:30am
    1. There will be a lot of people!!!
    2. It will seem unclear on how to get 200+ people into groups
    3. There is a method:  Here it is
       1. Girls groups will find a place in cafeteria
       2. Boys groups will find a place in the gym
       3. No more than 10ish people to a group
          1. If your group has more, you will need to divide into 2 groups
       4. We all help shepherd the students and parents into small groups. No one left out
       5. After everyone is settled, first week we will give an opportunity for all to introduce themselves.  Name, age, grade, school and answer “Why are you here” question.
       6. Then we will read the scripture, devotion and begin asking questions from the devotional.
       7. At 7:20 we wrap up the groups in prayer.
       8. Then we close the study in worship and then everyone heads to school 7:40am