Welcome! We’re so glad that you’re interested in becoming a small group leader! Group Life exists to foster Christ-centered communities, where every person of Willow Creek can belong to a small group and be supported as a follower of Jesus. The Group Life team is committed to helping your group thrive as you live out what we call “The 4 C’s”. We believe a healthy, Christ-centered Small Group thrives when it displays a combination of these 4 components:

CONNECTION | COMMITMENT | CONFESSION | CHALLENGE

This October, our entire congregation is joining together to learn and grow through our upcoming series, Journey through Daniel. These groups will meet live on Zoom every Wednesday night for 5 weeks. Registration to lead a small group through Journey is now open!

This October, our entire congregation is joining together to learn and grow through our upcoming series, Journey through Daniel. These groups will meet live on Zoom every Wednesday night for 5 weeks. Registration to lead a small group through Journey is now open!

Ready to get started?

Follow these steps to begin the small-group leader process:

STEP 1: APPLICATION

Click here to fill out the application. Someone from the Group Life team will be in touch with you!

STEP 2: SMALL GROUP LEADER CONVERSATION

Connect up with the Community Leader who referred you here and they will schedule a Small Group Leader conversation with you. You will also receive a volunteer clearance application which includes a background check. Don’t have a Community Leader? Please emailĀ kbudzisz@willowcreek.org.

STEP 3: ORIENTATION

Please listen to this Group Life Podcast called “An Introduction to the 4 C’s of Small Group Leadership” Click here.

STEP 4: MEET WITH YOUR COACH

We want to connect every small group leader to a coach who will provide encouragement and support. If you don’t have a Small Group Coach through a Section Community or Affinity, please email kbudzisz@willowcreek.org.

STEP 5: SIGN UP FOR THE SMALL GROUP LEADERSHIP LOOP

Sign up for the monthly newsletter for Small Group Leaders.  It contains new information, upcoming events, and stimulating ideas.

If you have questions about getting started, contact AnnaMaria at amattey@willowcreek.org for more info.


Do you have experience as a coach?

Please email AnnaMaria Mattey at amattey@willowcreek.org for information about small group coaching. 

We invite you to familiarize yourself with this website so that you can discover information, resources, and development opportunities for you and your people!