Small Group Apprentice Mission Statement:

• To observe and practice leadership with the help and support of a small group leader, with the goal of leading a group in the future. 

Ministry Objectives:

• To learn how to provide organization to the respective group.
• To learn how to facilitate communication with the appropriate personnel (i.e.; between the small group coaches and the small group).
• To learn how to provide thorough documentation.
• To learn how to secure and execute a manageable budget (if needed).
• To learn how to work with the group to set a regular schedule.
• To learn how to lead a group to create and maintain appropriate boundaries (if needed).

Ministry Job Duties:

• To practice assisting the leadership team in fulfilling their respective roles.
• To practice ensuring timely communication with group members, group leaders, small group coaches, church staff, and any other interested personnel.
• To practice contacting and reminding group members of meeting places and times.
• To practice being a point person for all relations and communications.
• To practice maintaining a current roster of members. 
• To practice assuming responsibility for administrative concerns.
• To practice assuming primary responsibility for agenda.
• To practice executing or delegating the agenda during meetings (Run the meetings).

Ministry Job Core Characteristics:

• Teachable and a willingness to learn.
• An eagerness to lead a group.
• Highly organized, and very responsible.
• Able to manage a budget. 
• Natural leader.
• Able to accept responsibility and manage tasks.