Small Groups

become a leader

To become a small group leader

A cell leader is an individual who the church has entrusted to connect, support, engage, and encourage those within and outside a group. He/she is the key to pastoring a large church of people.

The prerequisites are flexible but will aid us in gauging the readiness of potential new leaders. The path a new leader will follow includes:

Step 1 – Knowing God

    •  believe in Jesus Christ as God’s son and as your Savior
    •  attend a Bridges venue for at least 4 months

Step 2 – Knowing the Church

    •  attend the Bridges membership class
    •  sign the Bridges membership covenant

Step 3 – Participating in Community

    •  attend a Bridges cell group a minimum of one semester

Step 4 – Preparing to Lead

    •  attend and complete the Cell Leader Skills Course
       (offered in October and February)
    •  act as an apprentice to your current cell leader
    •  complete staff interview, submit 3 recommendations, and sign a covenant

Step 5 – Leading Community

    •  start a new cell group

Potential leaders may enter the path at any point but it is recommended that they follow this sequence in order to maximize their learning curve.

Contact

Shannon Roure, Bridges Cell Ministry Director, 510.651.230 x210