If you’ve been a small group leader for more than five seconds, you know that, sometimes, leading a small group of kids or teenagers can be—well, a challenge. You signed up to be a small group leader, but some days it feels like your title should actually be something like. . .
Wrangler
Chaos Manager
Professional “Shhhh”-er
Snack Dispenser
Crisis Counselor
Full-Time Group Text Responder
Yeah. Being an SGL can be crazy sometimes. But you know what? We’re pretty sure it’s still the best job ever.
And in case you needed the reminder today, here’s why.
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Elle Campbell
Elle works in middle school ministry with her husband, Kenny, at The Chapel in Buffalo, New York, where she oversees small groups and volunteer development. When Elle isn’t hanging out with middle school students and their small group leaders, she’s blogging and developing resources for Stuff You Can Use—a site she and Kenny developed to connect student and children’s ministry workers with super helpful, practical, and high-quality ideas and resources.
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#1 and #8 are so true. #9 is hilarious!
Well, you all are sincerely a joy to partner with. Thank you for all of your work. We have a great team of Small Group Leaders and time and time again you resource us with tools to build them up.
Looking forward to send this fun reminder of SGL Perks.
Yay for #7! My little folks tell me which Disney movies are the best. They also tell me where I can get sparkle shoes and tiaras. Those are the best kind of disguises to wear to a Disney movie.
Having a “cover” to go to Disney movies is so true! I would go anyway, but now people don’t act like I’m invading the space. And sharing fashion tips with my teens is really fun.