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Groups Team Leader

Groups Team Leaders invest not only in students, but also in their teams, in order to help team members minister effectively to students each week. Team Leaders are held accountable for their assigned small group of Mercy Hill Students. This includes creating a hospitable and positive small group environment, creating a culture of discussion, accountability, and prayer among the group, leading games, and intentionally connecting with students. Groups Team Leaders are also expected to develop team members, ensuring they are equipped to engage students on a weekly basis.

Team Leader Competencies

• Facilitate teaching and discussion in a way that presents the gospel and engages each student
• Ensure you and your team members are effectively implementing programming
• Identify and develop emerging volunteer leaders
• Communicate with parents in a way that conveys the vision of Mercy Hill Students
• Create a culture of community within your small group (both with leaders and students)

Time Commitment: 6-8 hours each week

Groups Team Members

Groups Team Members make Mercy Hill Students great every week for students by intentionally interacting with students at our events. This includes working together with other volunteers to create a hospitable and positive small group environment, assist in creating a culture of discussion, accountability, and prayer among the group, lead games, and intentionally connect with students.

Team Member Competencies

• Be present, prompt, and prepared
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with staff and leaders
• Initiate positive interactions with students
• Understand and apply Mercy Hill Students Policies and Procedures
• Shoulder-tap others to join the Student Team

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per week

General

Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Parenting Beyond Your Capacity by Reggie Joiner
The Village Church Parenting Class with Jeff and Jen Wilkin
Parenting by Paul Tripp
God, Marriage, and Family by Andreas Kostenberger
Age of Opportunity: A Biblical Guide to Parenting Teens by Paul David Tripp

Technology

The Tech-wise Family by Andy Crouch
Right Click: Parenting Your Teenager in a Digital Media World by Art Bamford

Discipline

Boundaries with Kids by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
Don’t Make Me Count to Three by Ginger Hubbard