This is your digital team huddle, a tool to help you prepare to lead a Jesus-focused, Spirit-filled, and Life-giving conversation with your Circle. We ask all leaders to leverage this to prepare for and lead through Circle. This will be ready for you on Sundays by 2pm, so review it before leading your Circle each week to help you engage with the people you lead.
The simplest task you can hand off is also one of the most sacred: asking someone else to open your Circle in prayer. When you invite them, you’re saying: I see something in you worth drawing out.
How to do it:
Instead of always wrapping up yourself, invite someone to share what they noticed God doing. It builds the habit of paying attention – not just participating.
How to do it:
Start with one or two Circle Guide questions. Over time, this builds toward them leading an entire circle gathering – while you’re still there—and eventually when you’re not.
How to do it:
Following up says: you matter, and we noticed. This teaches someone to care for people – as a shepherd. It’s a great on-ramp for relational people.
How to do it:
Reach is one of your four Circle Leader responsibilities – and it’s something you can share. This moves someone from attending a Circle to feeling responsible for it.
How to do it: