Lead Small: Five Big Ideas Every Small Group Leader Needs to Know

Book review by Deane Barker tags: faith

I didn’t “read” this so much as I skimmed it, then gave a presentation on it.

The book was given to me by the middle school youth leader at Central Church. I’m a coach for the youth group leaders there, and she wanted me to do a training on it.

It’s a short book – the 167 pages is even deceptive, because there’s some really creative formatting there which takes up a bunch of space, and every chapter has question with journal space to answer them.

The book drives home five points:

  1. Be Present: Show up consistently, be ready to go, and show up in other places, outside of youth group
  2. Create a Safe Space: Lead the group, don’t let the group lead you, and be on the look out for kids that need more help
  3. Partner with Parents: Introduce yourself to the parents, let them know what you’re doing, and never throw them under the bus
  4. Make It Personal: Share your life with your group, and work on your on own spiritual life so you can better serve them
  5. Move Them Out: We prepared to pass them on to other leaders and other resources when necessary

It’s a solid book. Lots of good advice, and a good framework for thinking about it.

Book Info

Reggie Joiner, Tom Shefchunas
167

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