Community Groups & Formation Courses

Community Groups

Journey regularly with a small group of people for an extended season of authentic connection, spiritual formation and regular prayer.
Formation Courses

Delve into a 4-6 week topical study or emphasis with relevant practices that help people develop in relationship, spirituality and mission.

Leader Commitment

BE

Maturing Emotionally & Spiritually
Humble, Teachable, Servant-hearted
Spirit-dependent from prayer & scripture
Listening, forgiving and generous
KNOW

They are beloved
Mission, Vision & Values of Midtown
General familiarity of scripture
Group facilitation competencies
DO

Create safety for vulnerability
Guide relationally authentic discussion
Care for group members
Identify & apprentice leaders

BEFORE YOU START

Essential Leadership Training Videos

Group Postures

Community, Formation, Mission

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Group Facilitation

Connect, Discuss, Pray!

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Group Preparation

Members, Welcome, Expectations

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Group Agenda & Timeline

Use this guide as a template to help support the flow and direction of the evening. This is just a sample and can be modified to meet your group needs.
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Community Group Guide

This guide provides a simple way of bringing flow and direction to your Community Group nights. This is meant to provide a track to run on, giving space and freedom for unique and spirit- inspired expression in your group.
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Group Discussion Guide

List of general discussion guidelines that help to support and honor the confidentiality and sensitivity of the group relationships.

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Group Expectations

Group commitment guide to help support a group environment where people pursue community and formation for the sake of mission.
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Story Sharing

Simple guide that helps to breakdown the value of personal story sharing and an easy template to use while discerning what to share and why.
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Group Host Expectations

Hosting is an incredible way to connect, grow, and create a warm, welcoming space for the people of our church. This guide outlines the role as a host home to fostering connections and strengthening our community.
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Coaching Posture

Facilitating from a coaching posture. Coaching is a unique way of engaging with people through questions so that they discover insight for themselves and create action plans from their own ideas.
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