This eight-module course reviews the essentials of leading (or assisting) a Living Waters small group. Led by Marco, Abbey, and Katie, staff members at DSM, these videos cover topics such as listening prayer, navigating challenges, small group dynamics, and more. This course is designed to help you feel more confident and better equipped for Living Waters leadership. Whether you are an experienced leader or just starting out, this module series provides you with the necessary tools for leadership success!
This module details the requirements for leadership form for Living Waters and explains DSM’s definition of sobriety/mastery over familiar sin struggles. Supplemental Materials: Outline for Note-Taking Compact Outline Leadership Agreement
Leading a small group is one of the most important parts of being a Living Waters leader. This module covers the essentials of leading small group dynamics. Supplemental Materials: Outline for Note-Taking Compact Outline First Small Group Guidelines
Listening prayer is the primary means of ministry in small and large groups. This module unpacks ways to grow in hearing God’s voice and helpfully offer this gift to others. Supplemental Materials: Outline for Note-Taking Compact Outline
Ministry time is an essential part of the Living Waters program. This module explains best practices for team members during whole-group ministry time. Supplemental Materials: Outline for Note-Taking Compact Outline
Team members are asked to give testimonies throughout the 20-week course. This module lays the groundwork for giving an effective Living Waters testimony, including tips and examples to help simplify and demystify the process. Supplemental Materials: Outline for Note-Taking Compact Outline
Challenges within small groups naturally arise. This module addresses some common issues and explains how to navigate these well for the best of the group. Supplemental Materials: Outline for Note-Taking Compact Outline
Becoming a Living Waters leader requires fortitude, trust, and mature awareness of familiar vulnerability. Living Waters leadership is all about Jesus’ strength perfected in our weakness and our honesty in the fight. Supplemental Materials: Outline for Note-Taking Compact Outline
This module explains the nuts and bolts of being an Living Waters leader, including the policies and procedures that ensure that Living Waters remains a safe group for participants and leaders alike. Supplemental Materials: Outline for Note-Taking Compact Outline