Life Group Leader Assessment

PERSONAL AND FAMILY

Tell us more about yourself
What were the relational dynamics and spiritual climate like in the family/home(s) you grew up in, and how has it shaped you?
If married... (if not, write n/a) Please tell us about your relationship with your spouse. What do you do to cultivate a healthy relationship with your spouse (spiritually, emotionally, etc.)? Are there any areas of concern? What steps have you taken to work on these areas?
If single... (if not, write n/a) Please describe how you experience your singleness. What are some ways you seek to honour and serve Jesus with your singleness? What steps have you taken to take care of the unique difficulties associated with singleness?
If a parent... (if not, write n/a) Write about your present family life. What is good? What is hard? What are you working on as a parent?
What role do your close friends play in your life?

ON OUR KNEES

Demonstrating a life of trust in Jesus
How and when did you put your faith in Jesus, and have you been baptized upon profession of faith? If so, when? If not, please explain.
What have been some highs and lows in your journey of apprenticeship since first coming to faith? How has God met you there?
Describe two or three people who have been significant influences on your relationship with Jesus.
What regular spiritual disciplines do you practice to cultivate your relationship with God? Please explain: //Daily Bible Reading (e.g. Study, Lectio Divina, Life Journaling) //Daily Prayer (e.g. Meditation, Intercession) //Solitude, Silence, Retreato //Life Together (e.g. Life Group, Apprentice Group) //Sabbath //Fasting (anything) //Service //Other:
What is one fruit you’ve seen the Spirit cultivating in you recently? What is one fruit you would like to grow in, and how are you responding to this conviction? (e.g. love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness, and self-control.)

LIVING THE GOSPEL

Understanding and living the good news of Jesus
From what you understand about NLCC’s beliefs (you can refer to the MB Confession of Faith found on our website), do you have any disagreements?
What would you like to learn more about in the areas of Bible and Theology?
What is your Bible reading practice or plan? What is your relationship with the Bible like?
Have you had any Biblical or Theological training, whether formal or informal?

With Shared Lives

Growing and going in Jesus-cantered community
What are the greatest areas of wounding and grief from your past? How are you processing that wounding, grieving when needed, and moving forward?
What does your regular practice of rest look like?
How well do you do at prioritizing the health of your marriage or your singleness? Are there steps you can take to foster a healthier marriage or healthier singleness?

THROUGH GENEROUS LOVE

Helping others experience God's love
What are your convictions about giving? Are you giving at NLCC regularly?
Why do you want to lead a NLCC Life Group?
What are some strengths and weaknesses you have as a leader?
How are you doing with living within the limits God has given you? Are you prone to overwork? Do you regularly feel busy, anxious, or over extended?
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PERSONAL AND FAMILY