IV Small Group Leader Application '08-'09

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
-Colossians 3:16

Small Group Leaders are expected to hold and to live out the following values. This does not mean that we have to perfectly exemplify all of them all the time. However, these various leaders do have to agree that these values reflect what we want our lives to be, and also have to show a desire to repent and grow where we fall short.

An IV leader has:

1. A growing personal relationship with God
   1. Understands and believes the gospel
   2. Strives to live consistently with Biblical standards
   3. Spends personal time with God and worships in a local congregation
   4. Has a desire to serve others and share Christ with them
2. A sense of calling to the community of Duke IV
   1. Has participated in an IV Small Group this year
   2. Consistently attends Large Group, with reasonable participation in whole-chapter events such as After Hours, retreats, etc.
3. A commitment to the leadership community of the chapter
   1. Will be present during orientation week at both Leadership Retreat and New Student events (exceptions granted grudgingly by Katie)
   2. Attends leadership meetings throughout the year
   3. Attends Rockbridge for leadership training

Please consider prayerfully whether or not you would like to be a Small Group Leader for Duke InterVarsity next year. Leading a Small Group involves a high time and energy commitment. Small Group Leaders are committed to preparing with their Co-Leaders for weekly meetings and initiating relationships with Small Group members outside of meetings, often involving 2-3 regular commitments per week. However, it will also be among the most rewarding things you will do at Duke! Also, consider whether you would like to lead an Upperclassmen Small Group or a Freshmen Small Group.

You will need to attend the Small Group Leaders Camp at Rockbridge 2008, from May 6-11, if you have not already done so (exceptions granted by permission from Andrew Lee and Katie Howe, usually only for returning leaders).

In addition to completing this form you must obtain a reference from your current Small Group Leader, your current Small Group Co-Leader (if currently leading), or a member of this year's or next year's Coordinating Team, whichever is most applicable.

Small Group Leader positions will be decided with great care and consideration by the '08-'09 Coordinating Team. Please note that not every applicant will be selected to be a Small Group Leader, and you may not receive your preference of Upperclassmen or Freshmen Small Group, though your preferences will be taken into account.

Your Name
Year in '08-'09	Sophomore Junior Senior
Briefly describe how you became a follower of Jesus.
	(3 or 4 sentences max)
Briefly describe why you want to be a Small Group Leader.
	(3 or 4 sentences max)
Do you agree to the leader expectations outlined above?
	(3 or 4 sentences max)
Do you prefer to lead a Freshmen Small Group or Upperclassmen Small Group?
	Freshmen SG Upperclassmen SG
Will you be attending Rockbridge this year?
	Yes No
Any other special circumstances or requests you would like considered?
	(3 or 4 sentences max)