Why does the SF staff choose group leaders from among DTS students rather than from faculty or area ministers?
DTS faculty, staff, and area ministers may apply to lead an SF small group. Some SF leaders come from these ranks. However, the vast majority of the SF small groups are peer-led, which affords many advantages for the student, for the peer leaders, and for the Seminary. For the students, peer leaders have great empathy for their fellow-students. For the peer leaders, they receive additional training and instruction in today’s most discussed area of Seminary education and training. In addition, all peer leaders attend their SF small groups as participants. They approach the group with openness, ready to learn. For the Seminary, peer leadership allows the Seminary to expand its influence in the preparation of these students; this promotes leadership development and competency outside the classroom, yet under the supervision of the faculty and SFL Department. Thus, peer leaders enjoy a safe and supervised laboratory for developing their education and training in leadership and small group
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