This document provides information for those interested in becoming a LIFE Group leader at RLCC. It outlines the qualifications and commitment levels expected of leaders, including being a member for at least 3 months and knowing RLCC's vision, principles, and leadership practices. It also describes the mission, method, vision, and motivation of RLCC. The main part of the document teaches leaders how to use the LEAD method in running LIFE groups - leading with purpose, encouraging participation, aiming for unity, and directing, coaching, inspiring or delegating members. It gives specific examples of applying each part of LEAD during different parts of a group meeting.
2. Who can be a LIFE Group Leader?
• A committed RLCCnian for at least 3 months
• Knows the Vision Frame of RLCC
• Knows the Principles and Practices of
Communityship (10 + 5)
• Knows the Journey of Relationships (4 stages)
• Knows the basic principles of leadership
(credibility, context, and challenges)
• Knows how to do LEAD
• Willing to submit to the leadership of RLCC
3. Types of Commitment in RLCC
• Regular Attendee
• Participating Member (SHARP)
• Vision Partner (PROMISE)
• MWAH (Missionary with apostolic heart)
– someone enrolled in the Real Life
Mentoring School
4. Mission
Make real life possible for
real people
Method
GO, BRING,
JOIN, BUILD,
TRAIN
VISION FRAME
OF RLCC
Motivation
Faith
Hope
Love
Mark of success
A community of
communities where the
presence, power, and
purpose of Christ are
fulfilled in and through
each one
5. How to LEAD
• Lead with a purpose.
• Encourage participation.
• Aim for unity through consensus.
• Direct, coach, inspire or delegate.
6. Using LEAD in a LIFE Group
• Lead with a purpose
–Welcome (new people/each other)
–Worship (through songs, psalms, etc.)
–Word (use LG Study Guide)
–Webbing (in/out, sharing, experiences)
–Warfare (prayer, fasting, intercession)
–Works (GO, BRING, JOIN)
7. Using LEAD in a LIFE Group
• Encourage participation
–Inform everyone of details of the
meeting (why, where, when, who)
–Give everyone a role
–Encourage the timid
–Control the domineering
–Ask the Holy Spirit to lead
8. Using LEAD in a LIFE Group
• Aim for unity through consensus
–Let each one speak without
interruption
–Teach each one how to actively listen
–Echo what has been said
–Ask for reaction or response
–Summarize
9. Using LEAD in a LIFE Group
• Direct, coach, inspire or delegate
Low Motivation,
Low Skill
DIRECT
High Motivation,
Low Skill
COACH
Low Motivation,
High Skill
INSPIRE
High Motivation,
High Skill
DELEGATE
10. Leadership Development in RLCC
• Frontliner (GO, BRING, JOIN)
• Buddy Builder (BUILD)
• LG Leader in Training (Apprentice)
• LG Leader
• Ministry Team Member in Training (Staff)
• Ministry Team Member (IMPACT)
• Pastor in Training
• Member of SLT – Senior Leadership Team
11. Using LEAD for Community Events
• Lead with a purpose.
• Encourage participation.
• Aim for unity through consensus.
• Direct, coach, inspire or delegate.