LifeGroup Registration

LifeGroup Registration

This registration will be reviewed by the Office of Ministry and Missions before approval can be given to facilitate an official LifeGroup this semester. The information you share will help your LifeGroup and ensure that every student can find a group that fits their needs.

LifeGroup Mission & Requirements
We provide opportunities for students and employees of Southern Adventist University to:
- BELONG in spiritual small group communities,
- BEHOLD God personally, and
- BECOME empowered as disciple makers of Jesus Christ!
We pray that through the baptism of the Holy Spirit, your LifeGroup will experience radical spiritual transformation this semester.

LifeGroup Leader Description & Expectations:
- You are either a currently-enrolled student or employee at Southern Adventist University (or affiliated with a local church small group ministry).
- You understand Jesus Christ to be your personal Savior.
- You will facilitate a biblically-based small group in alignment with Seventh-day Adventist beliefs.
1. Find an assistant to be your Co-Leader.
2. Attend LifeGroup Orientation on September 6, 2025 from 9am-11:30am (required for all student leaders; co-leaders welcome) and January 17, 2026 for winter semester. Choosing not to attend may cause you to forfeit your ability to lead a LifeGroup this semester unless you have contacted lifegroups@southern.edu prior to the event.
3. Determine what kind of LifeGroup you are wanting to have.
4. Determine the title, content, and location of your weekly LifeGroup.
5. Recruit members to your LifeGroup at GroupLink on September 12, 2025 (and January 23, 2026 for winter semester) from 7:30-8:20pm.
6. Facilitate a weekly LifeGroup meeting (minimum of one hour).
7. Submit electronic attendance for each LifeGroup meeting (12 people per group max).
8. Meet with your designated LifeGroup Coach once a week (for student-led LifeGroups).
9. Facilitate opportunities for your LifeGroup to engage in outreach throughout the semester.
10. Facilitate your LifeGroup for at least 10 weeks of the semester.
The following list includes examples of groups which will not be approved to be a LifeGroup:

1. Any student-led group which does not align missionally or adhere to the requirements of all LifeGroup leaders including, but not limited to, such things as attending LifeGroup Orientation, meeting weekly with a LifeGroup Coach, submitting LifeGroup attendance, etc. Any previously-approved LifeGroup that may be found to not uphold or abide by these such requirements or found to be engaged in inappropriate behavior at any point within a semester will be discontinued.

2. Sabbath schools or small groups of local churches – While the Office of Ministry and Missions fully values and supports the ministry area-churches provide to students and employees of Southern Adventist University, student-led and employee LifeGroups are specifically intended to foster belonging among our campus community. Churches who wish to engage university students may partner with the OMM to explore strategic initiatives for student engagement outside of LifeGroups. Since enrichment credits are offered to Southern-facilitated programs primarily, OMM desires to help students create spiritual rhythms and practices regarding their engagement within the local church outside of LifeGroups.

3. Clubs – LifeGroups exist to foster spiritual transformation through intentional small-group community (no more than 20 individuals), which distinguishes them from other campus organizations. Clubs, while essential for promoting belonging, shared interests, and engagement on our campus, are not designed for this purpose. Although clubs may have an elected officer who plans and executes spiritually-focused opportunities such as service projects or events, their primary function is not cultivating spiritual transformation within a small-group setting. For this reason, clubs are not eligible to be approved as LifeGroups.

Leader Information
Leader's Name*

First NameLast Name
Leader's (Southern) ID Number*
Leader's Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Leader's Email*
example@southern.edu
Leader's Major*
Leader's Current Class Standing*
Leader's T-Shirt Size*
Unisex sizes.
What is your experience leading a LifeGroup?*
Why do you feel convicted to lead a LifeGroup this semester?*
(For the Leader only) Regarding my spiritual walk, I would say I currently...*

Do not believe in Christ, and I am not interested in exploring what it means to be Christian.Believe in God, but I am not sure about Christ. My faith is not a significant part of my life.Believe in Jesus and am working on what it means to get to know Him and share that love with others.See Christ as assisting me in life and leading me to a much deeper love of family and others.Have an intimate relationship with Jesus that motivates me to share Him with others through ministry, service, or missions.
Are you interested in pursuing any or all of the following co-curricular badges available to LifeGroup leaders who complete one end-of-semester survey in addition to the above requirements? This digital badge may be used to showcase your skills to potential employers just like other badges you may see on LinkedIn. Check any or all badges you may be interested in pursuing:

Teamwork Badge: Diverse Perspectives - Earning this badge shows potential employers you are able to demonstrate flexibility and teachability in the area of seeking, respecting, and facilitating diverse perspectives.Teamwork Badge: Conflict Resolution - Earning this badge shows potential employers you are willing to collaborate and able to address conflict constructively, actively listen, communicate openly, and remain impartial and calm.Teamwork Badge: Building Cohesiveness - Earning this badge shows potential employers that you are able to support a constructive team climate, create an environment where all participants contribute, treats team members respectfully, uses positive communication, and motivates teammates.
Co-Leader Name (if you have one)

First NameLast Name
Co-Leader's Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.

Terms & Conditions
Thank you!

We're grateful for your desire to serve as a leader and your passion for spiritual community. These commitments help us ensure every student has the chance to Belong.Behold.Become.
By checking the following boxes, I acknowledge that I have read and understood all expectations outlined above, as well as those detailed in the university Student Handbook. I agree to uphold these policies and commit to leading my LifeGroup in accordance with the standards set by the Office of Ministry and Missions. I further acknowledge that:*

I understand that my registration as a LifeGroup leader is subject to review and approval by the Office of Ministry and Missions, and that approval is not guaranteed.I must comply with all expectations of a LifeGroup leader as outlined above (with exceptions only as noted for SAU employee leaders).I agree to submit weekly attendance for my LifeGroup one hour after the gathering.As a student-leader, I will meet weekly for a minimum of 30 minutes with my assigned LifeGroup Coach to support the growth and spiritual health of my group.As a student-leader, I agree to attend the LifeGroup Orientation on Saturday, September 6 (and January 17 for winter semester) to ensure I am prepared to lead effectively.If all available LifeGroup slots are filled, I understand I will be placed on a waitlist and will be contacted regarding the status of my registration.I agree to maintaining a group of no more than 20 members. If my group exceeds this, I understand I may be asked to a) multiply into two groups, or b) shift the structure of the group to maintain relational depth. I understand that large groups, while meaningful, can sometimes limit participation, connection, and belonging, and I commit to helping foster a space where every student can engage meaningfully.I understand that failure to adhere to any of these policies—or to the broader expectations of student conduct as outlined by the university—may result in the forfeiture of my leadership role and could lead to the suspension or discontinuation of my LifeGroup.
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