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Become A Leader

We are excited to know you are interested in leading a Life Group! 

There are three easy steps to becoming a leader:

  1. Complete a Life Group leader application. Apply
  2. Meet in an interview with a Life Group Director.
  3. Attend Life Group Leader Orientation.

Qualifications for Life Group leaders:

  • Be a growing, born-again believer in Jesus Christ.
  • Be a committed member of James River Assembly.
  • Have signed the JRA Leadership Covenant.
  • Be in agreement with the purpose of Life Groups at JRA.

Responsibilities of Life Group leaders:

  • Provide the Life Group with vision, direction, and support as outlined by the leadership of JRA.
  • Lead the Life Group in a home (either yours or another group member's) on your designated Life Group night.
  • Take on a personal mentoring role of an apprentice with the idea of multiplying the Life Group during the 18-month time period.
  • Lead the Life Group through JRA approved curriculum.
  • Approve and sign childcare reimbursement forms for group members.
  • Meet with a Life Group Director three times per year and attend two Leader Trainings each year.
  • Track and report attendance online.
  • Inform the Adult Ministries office of any circumstances that may need attention, such as benevolence issues, counseling situations, hospitalizations, etc.