Qualifications and Expectations of a Micro Church Leader

This is a very rough draft of a document which may guide the life of Resurrection micro church leaders. Will you please share with me your thoughts, feelings and opinions in the comments?

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To be considered as a potential micro church leader, a person will:

• affirm the essentials of the Christian faith, enunciated in the historic creeds believed by nearly all Christians, such as the Apostle’s Creed and the Nicene Creed

• affirm all 15 core traits of a deeply committed Christian and be willing to grow in all areas.

• regularly practice prayer and Bible study.

• be able to share her or his faith story.

• understand the importance of hospitality and showing concern for others.

• demonstrate willingness to become a spiritual guide and care provider.

• be passionate about discipleship and community.

• be aware of spiritual gifts and open to exploration of them.

• focus on what is helpful and builds up the Body of Christ, and avoid judgmental statements, name-calling, harsh labeling, and efforts to describe anyone holding a different view as “un- Christian”

• embrace the Resurrection membership expectations.

• agree to be held accountable to the Volunteer Leader Covenant of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection.

• have previous experience leading adults (i.e. projects, teams or groups - managing, delegation, logistics, details, etc.).

• embrace the importance of establishing a group covenant, celebrate differences in group member's personalities, appreciate differences in spiritual background and knowledge and be open to helping group members do the same.

• have volunteered for ministry inside and outside a church.

• have previous experience participating in a small group for Bible study and spiritual growth.

• have previous experience leading group prayer.

• have previous experience leading a Bible study.

• have completed Disciple 1 or equivalent.

Expectations - A micro church leader will:

• collaborate with and receive care and guidance from the Pastor for Resurrection Online.

• collaborate and be in community with other micro church leaders.

• facilitate the micro church worship experience.

• communicate with each person in her or his micro church, at least once a week, to:

  • inquire how their souls prosper;

  • advise, caution, comfort or encourage as necessary.

• commit to developing opportunities for each micro church participant to worship, grow, give and serve.

• communicate with Resurrection at least once a week to share:

  • who are active in the life of the micro church,

  • any who are in need of additional care or guidance (i.e. illness, spiritual concern, etc.),

  • stories of life change, and

  • any technical problems or concerns.

• look for a person who could be key in influencing a new circle of people to start the next micro church.