Life Group Leader Tip: Follow the Leader

In 1 Corinthians 11:1, Paul says, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ .” If life groups had a theme verse, it would be this one. It sums up everything that life groups are about. It also forces us to ask ourselves the question, “Am I worth following?” We want all of you to feel empowered to lead students in our ministry, but before you set out and get involved in their lives, you have to ask yourself this question.

First of all, the answer to the question is “no.” We aren’t worth following. We are some of the most broken and messed up people that exist. However, with the Holy Spirit living inside of us and the Bible to guide us, we can be confident—like Paul—to ask students to follow our example.

The real question, then comes to be, “Am I following Christ’s example?” Paul was only able to make this bold statement, because he knew that he was following Jesus with his whole heart. Can you say the same? Are you seeking to follow Christ’s example daily? How are you doing that? Who do you have in your life to hold you accountable for the way you live?

Leading students is not something you should take lightly. Leading them by following anything other than Christ’s example is leading them away from him. You have a high and heavy calling on you. Don’t take it lightly. Do everything you can to follow Christ’s example. And then invite students to come along.