LEADING SMALL GROUPS AT A GLANCE

THE MISSION

Veritas exists to move the hearts and minds of more college students to believe that Jesus Is More.

Small Groups are a space where imperfect people come together to grow in Christlikeness. Slowly, over time, we pray God would use these people and this space to form us to look more and more like Jesus. We do this by:

  • Being with Jesus – Through studying God’s word, prayer, and reflection.
  • Becoming Like Jesus – By applying God’s word to our character and identity.
  • Doing what Jesus Did – By modeling our daily life after Jesus’s own.

SMALL GROUP LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES  

(7-10 hours/week)  

These time commitments are our starting point. We understand that you have very busy work and school schedules as a student. Some weeks will be busier than others, so we ask that you be thoughtful about scheduling your time.  

Common responsibilities include:

  • Attending Tuesday Nights consistently
  • Active, consistent participation in your own Veritas Small Group
  • Attending Sunday services regularly and being a member of The Crossing (be baptized at The Crossing if applicable)
  • Attending and being involved in only Veritas, not other college ministries
  • Planning, preparing, hosting, and facilitating the Small Group you lead
  • Attending and participating regularly in leadership team meetings/events (1x a month)
  • Connecting regularly with Small Group members (meetings, hangouts, etc.)
  • Meetings with Veritas staff for coaching and mentoring
  • Attendance at large group events and trips when possible

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

We want to make sure you feel supported and equipped as you lead your Small Group. To that end, the Veritas staff is committed to meeting regularly with you to:

  • Spiritually develop you as a follower of Jesus
  • Coach you in your role as a Small Group leader
  • Sharpen you, encourage you, and challenge you

LEADER CHARACTER

For a lot of us, our Small Group leaders are the people we look to for tangible examples of living out our faith. We don’t expect Small Group leaders to be perfect. But we do expect you to be growing and modeling what it looks like to follow Jesus in college. “Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.” (1 Tim. 4:12)   

So, during the period of time you lead for us, we ask you to commit to growing in these areas. That means, as areas of struggle inevitably come up, you commit to bringing those things to the awareness of your staff member for sharpening, encouragement, and accountability. We deeply care about your formation as a follower of Jesus, and part of growing means we have to do the uncomfortable work of bringing things into the light. 

Vertical accountability (your relationship with God) :

  • Loves God
  • Has self-control
  • Has integrity
  • Fights sin
  • Teachable and humble
  • Fights to have sexual integrity
  • Is honest
  • Is responsible with alcohol

Horizontal accountability (your relationship with others) :

  • Loves others
  • Doesn't slander or tear down
  • Is hospitable
  • Strives for healthy conflict resolution
  • Assumes the best about others
  • Speaks well of others
  • Fights to have sexual integrity
  • Seeks out accountability