Group Leader Resource

Tips for Online Hosts

When - Every good Group takes a little bit of preparation, so make sure your Group knows the correct day and time.

Regularity - During this unprecedented time of isolation we recommend making Groups weekly to provide a regular point of connection and encouragement.

Spread the Word - Ensure you have the email addresses of all those wanting to join your Google hangout or Zoom in advance. You'll be able to send out an invitation to your specific hangout before the time to make sure that you can all start on time.

Setup - Creating the opportunity to see each other is so important for effective connection so encourage those in your Group to turn their device cameras on, position themselves in good light and to sit where their faces can be seen.

Connection - Being intentional with our relationships is more important now than ever, so let’s ensure we start each of our Groups with a time of connection as you would with any other face to face Group. You may need to ask questions of different people to ensure they are engaged and not just spectators.

Discussion - Remember these 6 key tips for the discussion:

1. Ask open questions
2. Be encouraging
3. Be yourself
4. Don’t answer all the questions
5. Don’t be afraid of silence
6. Rephrase the question if needed

Prayer - Let’s continue to pray as Groups and encourage our members to be praying for each other during the week.

Time - Let’s ensure we communicate clearly with our Group when the Group starts and finishes and remember time is our testimony. Discussion may carry on past the set finish time however please ensure you create an opportunity for people to leave on time “That’s the end of our official Group time thanks so much for coming…”