“WHAT IF NO-ONE SHOWS UP?”
“WHAT IF SOMEONE DOMINATES THE CONVERSATIONS?”
THANK YOU FOR SAYING YES TO LEADING.
That’s okay! Pray, prepare, and stay faithful. Consistency matters. In most groups, on any given night, only a third to half of the group will turn up – and that’s normal. Plan for it. Make your group chat double or even triple the size of the space you’re aiming to fill. Over time, consistency creates community.
“WHAT IF SOMEONE SHARES SOMETHING DEEPLY PERSONAL OR CONCERNING?” The goal of any good group discussion is for everyone in the group to feel able and comfortable to contribute. If one person begins to dominate, gently guide the discussion and invite others to share. Don’t be afraid to chat privately with that person afterwards, with grace and clarity, to help them understand the importance of shared space.
You are part of a story bigger than yourself—a movement of people who believe that life changes happen best in circles, not just rows. By opening your heart, your home, or your schedule to lead a group, you are making space for the Holy Spirit to transform lives, one relationship at a time. Every time you welcome someone in, every prayer you pray, every message you follow up on, every awkward silence you navigate, and every moment of breakthrough you witness—it matters. You are building the Kingdom of God in one of the most personal, powerful ways possible: through community. “The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” – Matthew 23:11–12 (NIV) We believe leadership is not about status or position, but about presence. It's not about having all the answers, but about making room for others to encounter Jesus. Thank you for embodying servant leadership and for saying yes to the call. YOU ARE THE HEARTBEAT OF SOUL CHURCH'S VISION—THANK YOU FOR BEING A LEADER. THANK YOU FOR SHEPHERDING GOD'S PEOPLE.
“WHAT IF I FEEL UNQUALIFIED?”
You’re not alone. You have a team around you. We lead with grace, not perfection. The Lead Like Jesus course and termly hub training are there to support you.
Stay calm, thank them for their honesty, and follow the Pastoral Traffic Light System. Reach out to your Hub Leader or the Pastoral Team as needed.
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