Does the Senior Pastor need to lead a group?
No. Leading a group is not required. Q: Does the Senior Pastor need to be in a group? A: Absolutely! There is no way around it. In order to become a church with a pervasive small group ministry, in order to effectively persuade members of the value of group life…being in a group is essential. Being in a group gives the pastor more than just street cred though. Being in a group gives the pastor the experiences that will help them authentically lead others to try it themselves. Why is this so important? Because in order to become a church of groups the Senior Pastor will need to be the lead small groups champion. What? Isn’t that the job of the Small Group Pastor? Or the Discipleship Pastor? Or the Pastor of Maturity or Membership? Why does the Senior Pastor need to be small groups champion? Easy. When they speak, people listen! When they say, “You need to be in a group because I’m in a group,” people respond. When they weave small group stories into their messages, short comments about
