Four Keys to Coaching DNow Small Group Leaders

For small groups to be most effective at your DNow Weekend, your small group leaders need to be coached.

Too often we say to our adult or college age volunteers, “go lead this small group of guys.” We don’t give any training and we don’t check in with them to see how it’s going. This leads to ineffective small groups.

Youth pastors, now is the time to turn your small groups around by committing to being a coach for your DNow small group leaders.

Here are four keys to coaching small group leaders:

1. Be Sincere

   You don’t have to pretend you are an expert; just be yourself. Your leaders will appreciate it if you are being you.

2. Be Consistent

   Stay in regular contact with your leaders. If you allow large periods of time to go by without connecting with them they won’t feel your support.

3. Be Encouraging

   Remember leaders tend to be hard on themselves, so find things they’re doing well and encourage them.

4. Be Honest

   When you see a leader doing something that is negatively impacting their influence, let them know. Confront them in a loving way, with honesty, and they will appreciate it.

Follow these four keys and you’ll find that your DNow small groups will be more effective than they have ever been.

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Doug Franklin is a veteran youth worker and the founder of LeaderTreks. Doug is a big believer in the role DNow can play in the spiritual development of teenagers.