Inevitably, issues are going to arise within the group. 
No matter how well you facilitate the group, there will be times that the group will be difficult because these groups are comprised of hurting, broken people. The most important thing to remember when dealing with difficult people is that to the best of your ability, be sure that you are able to keep your cool. Below are some of the most common issues that might arise during group: Continue reading
Training Manual
Assessing the Group
In order to gauge the effectiveness of the group, there are key markers that distinguish an effective group. At semi-regular intervals, it is important that you evaluate the group to ensure that there is effectiveness and consistency among the groups. The following are questions that we as a ministry will use to assess groups for effectiveness and consistency: Continue reading
Basics of Group Dynamics
Leading recovery-support groups is as much about the group as it is about the capacity of the leader. Understanding what makes a healthy group will help you as a leader foster healthy group interaction so that participants are able to work both individually on their personal struggle but collectively as a unit. 
We cannot put individuals together and immediately expect them to work together, this will take time and typically follows a pattern of development. Below are the five standard progressions that each group will go through in its development. Continue reading
9 Steps for Sin-Based & Suffering-Based Struggles
We, The Summit Church, do not believe there is a one-size-fits-all solution to the struggles of life. Neither do we believe there is any magic in these particular steps. However, we do believe that these steps capture the major movements of the Gospel in the life of an individual. We also believe that it is through the Gospel that God transforms lives and modifies behavior as He gives us a new heart.
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7 Core Values
At G4, we believe that there are seven principles or core values that guide the way our groups are led as well as the ways in which we set-up and establish rhythms. As we evaluate our ministry, we hope to do so through the lens of these seven core values and how well we are holding to each of them. As we are investing in the lives of others, we believe that the following areas will help us to minister well to those who are participating in our ministry: Continue reading
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