24 Jan SGL Ethics Contract

PURPOSE:   Small Group Leaders are responsible for providing their groups with vision, direction, and support.  Leaders are successful when they are personally growing in their intimacy with God, community with insiders, influence with outsiders, and when they are leading their groups in such a way as to encourage the group members growth in their relationships well.  In short, we are building relationships while meeting each other’s needs and doing life together.  We urge you to carefully consider each item below as to ensure a healthy thriving Small-Group.

I prayerfully considered and agree to the following:

I have a personal, growing relationship with Jesus Christ (2+ years) and had been baptized.

I fully recognize that the Bible is the absolute authority in my life.

I understand that as a Christian, I represent Christ in ALL that I do.

I understand that by taking on a leadership role, I am now “representing” Waters Church in all I do.

I have been regularly attending and apprenticing in a Waters Small Group.

I attend at least one weekend service, every week at Waters Church.

I serve regularly in some capacity at Waters Church in addition to making myself available to pray with

those who are in need at the close of service.

I regularly tithe to Waters Church.

I have the time, emotional capacity, and moral discernment to lead a Small Group.

I understand my purpose is to lead my Small Group by facilitating the meeting and promoting

participation among group members.

I am committed to leading my Small Group once per week except on First Wednesday weeks.

I will maintain an up-to-date PCO Group profile and monitor it regularly for new members and keep my members to a maximum of 12.

I understand  that I am to identify and develop qualified Apprentices.

I promise to conduct myself in a Christ-like manner in all my interactions including those

within the Church, the public, and on social media.

I promise to uphold Christian values regarding sexual morality and will stand firm on what

the Bible says about it.

I am committed to engaging in leadership development opportunities provided by Waters Church

such as attending Small Group Leader meetings, First Wednesday Services, conferences, and

classes.

I understand that if I have any questions or concerns with any matter regarding my Small Group or its

members, I will promptly notify and seek guidance from Leadership.

I understand that if Leadership sees signs of some unhealthiness in me, I agree to meet with them

with a spirit of humility and be willing to listen to their counsel as well as to commit to taking steps

to restore my spiritual health.

I will not serve/drink alcohol during my Small Group Meeting or participate in recreational use of

marijuana and other mind altering substances.

As an SGL I will not conduct book studies.

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