Leadership Training
Community Group Leader Training
This 5-session training for new CG Leaders answers the why, the how, and the who of community groups. Specifically, Pastor Scott covers the theological foundation for groups, the three key functions (discipleship, care, mission) of groups, and the 4 Cs (character, calling, capability, capacity) of leadership.
1/21/21 Session 1 :: The Triune God in Community & on Mission Video and Notes
1/28/21 Session 2 :: Leaders as Disciple-Makers Video and Notes
2/4/21 Session 3 :: Leaders as Caregivers Video and Notes
2/11/21 Session 4 :: Leader as Missionary Video and Notes
2/18/21 Session 5 :: Leader in Community: Character, Calling, Competence Video and Notes
Deacon Training
Below is a 4-part training series designed to equip our deacons to serve at Four Oaks Killearn. Each session corresponds to reading from Deaconsby Matt Smethurst.
12/8/24 “The Character & Calling of a Deacon”(1 Timothy 3:8-13) Video And Notes (Teaching By Scott Stake)
2/9/25 “The Context & Culture of Deacons” (Acts 5-6) Video And Notes (Teaching by Scott Stake)
4/13/25. “The Capacity of a Deacon” (2 Corinthians 12:7-10) Video And Notes (Teaching by Scott Stake)
2023-2025 Leader Syncs
The theme of “Back to the Basics” provides a refreshed (and shorter) version of our new leader training—Made for Community, Discipleship in Community, Care in Community, Mission in Community, and Leader in Community.
8/27/23 “Made for Community” Video and Agenda (Teaching by Scott Stake)
12/3/23 “Discipleship in Community” Video and Agenda (Testimony by Burke and Alison Mewborne)
2/4/24 “Care in Community” Video and Agenda (Testimony by Jeff and Cindy Thornton)
4/7/24 “Mission & Multiplication in Community” Video and Notes (Testimony by Jason and Melissa Smith)
10/6/24 “Shared Leadership” Video and Agenda (Teaching by Scott Stake)
12/15/24 “The Character of a CG Leader” Video and Agenda (Teaching by Scott Stake)
2/2/25 “The Calling of a CG Leader” Video And Agenda (Testimony by Tim and Sarah Anderson)
4/6/25 “The Capability of a CG Leader” Video And Notes (Testimony By Scott & Stephanie Pohler)
2021 - 2023 Leader Syncs
Our theme is “Life-Giving Groups,” in which we set aside the next two years to assess and seek to grow the vitality of our groups by looking at seven health indicators of Community Groups using the book, Small Group Vital Signs, by Michael Mack.
9/26/21 “Vital Sign #1: Christ-Centered Community” Video and Agenda (Testimony by Jason and Melissa Smith)
11/7/21 “Vital Sign #2: Healthy, Overflowing Leader” Video and Agenda (Testimony by Aaron and Beth Kinnon)
1/16/22 “Vital Sign #3: Shared Leadership” Video and Agenda (Testimony by Tom and Janet Thacker)
4/3/22 “Vital Sign #5: Authentic Community” Video and Agenda (Testimony by David Duff)
10/2/22 “Look Back & Look Forward” Video and Agenda (Testimonies as a Group)
12/4/22 “Vital Sign #6: Ministry to Others” Video and Agenda (Teaching by Scott Stake)
1/15/23 “Biblical Hospitality” Video and Agenda (Testimony by Kevin and Nicole French)
5/21/23 “Vital Sign #7: Discipling Environment” Video and Agenda (Teaching by Scott Stake)
2020 - 2021 Leader Syncs
This year’s theme is “ABIDE,” as we spend time abiding with Christ in His Word personally and in community.
11/15/20 “Bless the Lord” Video and Agenda (Teaching by Scott Stake)
1/24/21 “Christ Reigns Over All” Video and Agenda (Teaching by Scott Stake)
4/25/21 “Assessing Our Hearts, Our Members, Our Groups” Video and Agenda (Teaching by Scott Stake)
2019 - 2020 Leader Syncs
This year’s theme is “Communing with God,” as we discuss different ways to grow our relationship with the Lord both personally and in community.
9/15/19 “Communing with God through Meditation” Video and Agenda (Teaching by Scott Stake)
11/3/19 “Communing with God through Prayer” Video and Agenda (Testimony by Ron and Laura Machado)
1/19/20 “Communing with God through the Preached Word“ Video and Agenda (Testimony by Tom and Janet Thacker)
2/23/20 “Communing with God at the Lord’s Supper” Video and Agenda (Teaching by Joe Haverlock)
2018 - 2019 Leader Syncs
This year’s theme is “Care in Groups” based loosely on teaching from Uncommon Community: Biblical Soul Care in Small Groups by Dr. Garrett Higbee.
9/16/18 “Caring Community” Video and Agenda (Testimony by Tom & Janet Thacker)
10/21/18 “From Superficial to Vulnerable” Video and Agenda (Testimony by John and Margie Stewart)
12/9/18 “Knowing your People Well” Video and Agenda (Testimony by Alison Mewborne)
1/20/19 “Loving your People Well with the Truth” Video and Agenda (Testimony by Rudy Overholser)
3/10/19 “The Local Church: the Place for Care” Video and Agenda (Testimony by Mike & Pru Sloderbeck)
5/19/19 “Mentoring and Multiplication” Video and Agenda (Testimony by the D’Aurio’s and Kinnon’s)
2017 - 2018 Leader Syncs
This year’s theme is based on Walking the Small Group Tightrope by Bill Donahue & Russ Robinson and exploressix tensions every group leader must manage in order to create genuine, transforming community.
9/24/17 “Truth and Life” Video and Agenda (Testimony by Yaacov & Erin Petscher)
10/29/17 “Discipleship and Care” Video and Agenda (Testimony by Pete & Karen Butler)
12/10/17 “Authentic Relationships” Video and Agenda (Testimony by Ron & Laura Machado)
1/28/18 “Healthy Conflict” Video and Agenda (Testimony by Tom & Janet Thacker)
3/4/18 “How to Care for Others in the Midst of Suffering” Video and Agenda (Testimony by Scott Stake)
4/15/18 “The Connection Challenge: Openness vs. Intimacy” Video and Agenda (Teaching by Scott Stake)
5/20/18 “Serving as Groups” Video and Agenda
Counseling in Community
“Counseling in Community” is a skills-based workshop based on Paul Tripp’s book Instruments in the Redeemer’s Handsthat empowers leaders to care for others the way God in Christ cares for you. Led by John O’Brien, “CinC” teaches people how to disciple relationally, change lives with Christ’s changeless truth, and care for others out of the comfort you receive through your communion with Christ (2 Cor 1:3-11).