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Information for Leaders

We’re looking for people who would enjoy being the leader of an interest group. You don’t have to be a pro in the subject, just a desire to help facilitate people getting together.

So what are a leader’s responsibilities?
Helping people come together to form a specific interest group and then leading and guiding it in a supportive atmosphere where you welcome all—Adventists and community residents—to participate. You are asked to exemplify the best qualities of a mature servant-leader through words and deeds and on behalf of God.

Will I be the leader for a long time?
That’s probably up to you and the group. You should be helping to develop others in your group that will be able and willing to carry the future leadership.

How long does the group last?
We are suggesting that participants commit for about one quarter—anywhere from 9 to 13 weeks, depending of course on the nature of the group. Then the group members can assess continuing interest and make a decision—even to stay as a group but pick a new subject to explore.

Do participants have to stay with the same group?
By no means. No one is forced to stay. It’s supposed to be fun and relationship building, and if it isn’t a good match, participants can join another group—even in the middle of a commitment period.

How will people find out about my interest group?
You will use many of your own ways, but the PUC Church will be helping greatly through continuing announcements and listings of the groups and leaders. And initially and ongoing will be “application” type forms that ask people to indicate their desire to join a group. They will then be directed to you. You won’t feel stuck, the overall leaders will certainly be helping you.

Will there be overall leadership meetings?
Yes. At least once each year all interest group leaders will be invited to meet and talk about the direction and success of the groups. Resources and encouragement will again be in great supply.

Is this considered a “ministry” of the PUC Seventh-day Adventist Church?
Yes. Thus the groups are called to respect the high privileges of belonging to the Christian faith.

Please indicate that you agree with the “Information for Leaders” on this page and fill out the registration form.

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(Since we want the leaders to agree with the items, they can not currently be a leader, since they don’t agree. So if they click here they will be taken to another page that says “We are sorry that you can not agree with the leader items the DTL team has identified.” Then say that “You will be contacted within a week about being a leader.” They can be a member but not a leader if they don’t agree.)

For additional information, send a message to interestgroups@puc.edu  You will receive a response within one week.