Merry Christmas to all! As we take an evening to focus on Christmas together as one High School Lifeline community, we will have the opportunity to hear from lifeline students about how God has spoken hope and joy into their story in the midst of difficulty. Students will be challenged to not give up on the God who speaks into the silence.

The Countdown to Christmas is ON and we are excited to focus our hearts on the arrival of Jesus during this season. This series will focus on the image of light that is not only captured in the prophecies and stories of the birth of Jesus, but is also a key theme throughout Scripture. This week there is a student teaching at each campus about how the light of Jesus outshines the darkness that we find ourselves navigating in our lives.The students have worked thoughtfully and prayerfully to bring this important message to their Lifeline peers!

These are starting questions to help you guide small group conversations. These questions are created especially for our relationship series so that you can feel confident owning your small group time! This guide also includes terminology and strategies for turning the conversation.

Do you not know exactly how to redirect your students or lay down the law during Small Group time? We are here to help! Whether you are in middle or high school, your students may need a reminder that you are their leader and there are rules at Lifeline. 

There are many crises a student can go through. As their Lifeline leader, you may be one of the first people to know. It is easy to feel intimidated or scared and you want to make sure you say the right thing and know what to do. That is where we are here to help and support you!

Committing to lead students or leaders is a big deal. You are not only a facilitator of discussion, you are an example to others in how you live your life and follow through on your commitments!

As a leader or coach in Lifeline, our students will be looking to you as a role model in how you live as a follower of Jesus. You have a significant opportunity to help students ground their identity in Christ by how you ground your own identity in Christ– not just on Wednesdays or Sundays, but with your whole life.

The Leader Toolkit is a helpful tool that can help you manage your small group. You’ll be able to click on each student in your group to see more information including photos, birthdate, parent contact information, etc.