Life Group Leader Training

Welcome to Life Group Leader Training

Thank you for your interest in Life Groups at First Pres! We are thrilled for the ways in which the Lord is working through you to build His Kingdom here in Colorado Springs. We pray that this training will create opportunities for you, as a volunteer leader, to be even better equipped to lead and participate in the transforming work that God desires in His people. The training is designed to take a deep dive into understanding the Life Group platform conceptually and how Life Groups offer an atmosphere conducive to growth in Christ, so that God’s Light and Life may continue to be poured out in this city more and more.

We are thankful for each and every person God is calling to lead a Life Group and are committed to walking alongside you to further develop the gifts God has given you. If you have any questions about the training, feel free to reach out to Pastor of Discipleship Michael Thornton.

Lead a Life Group Application

Video Sessions

Please take the needed time to engage with the video sessions below, using the accompanying workbook. Printed copies of the workbook are available upon request or you may use the PDF version below.

What are Life Groups and why do we prioritize them?

What kind of person are we passionately praying for to become a Life Group leader?

What does a Life Group accomplish?

What are spiritual gifts and why do they matter for my Life Group?

How do you speak truth in love? How are Life Group leaders supported and resourced? Where do Life Groups fit in with the rest of the church and the mission of God? How does the Kingdom expand through Life Groups?

How do I lead well through crisis and what resources are available to me to help grow my crisis leadership?


Led by Evie Bodett (Board Certified Pastoral Counselor), Will Walls (Licensed Professional Counselor) and Dr. Hud McWilliams (Licensed psychologist).


Downloadable Resources

For this Life Group training, we’ll be providing a variety of resources to help you lead and grow your Life Group. Below is a list of helpful downloadable resources:

Leader Workbook Covenant Template First Pres Values Spiritual Gift Assessment

Get Access to RightNow Media

If you're looking for materials for your Life Group during this season of COVID-19, RightNow Media is the perfect video library that gives you instant access to thousands of videos for kids, youth, parents, married couples, grandparents and more. You can watch these videos from your phone, tablet or computer. And you can also view them in a group setting through a TV or projector for Life Group gatherings. It's free to set up an account. Contact Ina Meyer to receive an invitation to register for your personal account.

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Leading Through Crisis Webinar

This webinar led by Evie Bodett (Board Certified Pastoral Counselor), Will Walls (Licensed Professional Counselor) and Dr. Hud McWilliams (Licensed psychologist) is designed to help you continue to lead your circle well through this season by resourcing you with further tools as you strive to walk in the strength of the Lord.