Leader Training / Common Questions

Small Group Leader
Common Questions

  • Start with people who are already in your sphere of influence (co-workers, friends, and neighbors). Find people around you who are new to the church, are new believers, or have shown interest in getting involved. Look for people you think you can help to realize their potential. Ask God to send the right people to your group.

  • We encourage Small Groups to meet outside the church building in places where you like to spend your time. Some of the most common meeting places are homes, restaurants, parks, coffee shops, and office buildings.

  • Heartland Church provides a free membership to RightNow Media to all Small Group Leaders! RightNow Media is a streaming library of more than 20,000 Bible study videos for leaders to share with their people. To get access to this amazing resource, simply click the link below and create a profile. It is completely free and a wonderful tool.

  • We encourage meeting weekly each semester in order to build genuine relationships.

  • We love hearing about lives that are changed through Small Groups.You can share your stories with your Coach or submit them by going to heartlandchurch.com/shareyourstory.

  • We welcome & love having people who aren’t a part of Heartland attend our small groups.

  • Ask! Make it part of your discussion whether in a group setting or individually. Here are some great questions to guide your conversation:

    How did you get connected to this Small Group?

    What are you most looking forward to in the group?

    Do you attend Heartland?

    What brought you to Heartland?

    Have you ever been part of a Small Group before?

    What do you feel like God has been doing in your life lately?

    Are you familiar with 21 Days of Prayer?

    What areas of your faith are you hoping to grow in the coming months?

    What are you focused on in your life right now?

    Have you been through the Growth Track? Do you remember what yourpersonality type is or what your spiritual gifts are?

    Have you ever served on the Dream Team?

    How can I pray for you?

  • Invite them to attend a Sunday service with you.

    Share your personal story and what God has been teaching you.

    Invite them to 21 Days of Prayer

    Share how the Growth Track can help them discover their purpose and invite them to attend.

    Invite them to consider being water baptized. Invite your Small Group to be there to celebrate anyone getting baptized.

    Share how you find time regularly to pray, worship, and read God’s Word, and encourage them to make their own plan for time with God.

    If they are ready to receive Christ, offer to pray with them.

  • It’s okay to not have all the answers. Thankfully, we can find guidance through prayer, God’s Word, and the Holy Spirit. Encourage them to spend time reading the Bible and praying. Also, let them know that you will do your best to get some information and get back with them at your next Small Group meeting. Do some personal research and call your Coach to get advice.

  • If you encounter a difficult situation within your Small Group, please know that you are not alone. If a member is going through a crisis, you can rally the group around them to provide prayer, encouragement, and support. Use wisdom and be sensitive to the situation. If you are unsure of what to do, don’t hesitate to ask your Coach. Also, you and/or the group member can contact the Small Groups Ministry Team by emailing smallgroups@heartlandchurch.com