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Team Leaders’ Manual – School SU Groups1.2.9 Personally invite those who you would like to see comingWho to speak to and invite?Who is going to do it?1.2.10 Persevere with your vision for the school for at least a term and then evaluateA couple of questions to think about:What has gone well in this launch process?What do you want to see happen in the school?What should you start, stop and continue doing to realise this?Are there other people who you need to involve?January 2012
Team Leaders’ Manual – School SU GroupsSection 2What Makes a Good Primary SU Group?No two SU groups are the same, so this is not designed to be a list of instructions; rather, it is hopedthat it will give you some ideas and inspiration of what makes a good primary SU group and whatdistinguishes an SU Group from other clubs that may be run in a school.2.1 The Values of an SU GroupIf it’s an SU group you’re running then these values will need to be evident: To deepen relationships with each other whilst learning dependence on God To have prayer and Bible engagement central to the programme of meetings To be centred on the needs of children and young people, and to encourage their faithjourney To strive to be inclusive to all and create an atmosphere of Christian love To have clearly-defined aims which are evangelistic and discipleship oriented To model Christian values and lifestyle amongst the group To be fun and relevant for those who attend To be well-led by accredited SU leadersSU groups can take many forms and styles. This list of values is not intended to stifle creativity bygroup leaders, but rather to engender a common ethos that defines the ministry of SU Scotland.2.2 SU Groups are Bible-CentredGood SU groups should have a clear focus on Bible engagement. Children should be helped to learnthe story of the Bible through looking at individual episodes to give a greater understanding of Godand the Christian faith. Handling of the Bible and interaction with it is a vital aspect of primary SUgroups.2.3 Leadership TeamHaving a good leadership team will make the whole experience of an SU group more enjoyable andrewarding for everyone involved. A team will be united and loving towards each other in order to be a good witness to theschool and the children. Leaders can be of any age and experience. What matters is passion and enthusiasm towardschildren and their place in God’s story. Leaders should be open, honest and genuine with the children about their life and their faithin Jesus. They should feel free to communicate the Gospel message to the children.2.4 PracticalitiesWith an SU group being run in a school, it is important to make an effort to maintain goodrelationships with staff and parents, and to see yourself as part of the wider school community. SUgroups come in all different forms and leaders should not feel restricted to a specific model. Hereare some examples of different types of SU groups: A lunchtime group in a small school for all ages and stages An after-school club running for an hour or so alongside other clubs A short term club running in 6-8 week blocks A lunchtime group for a limited mix of agesJanuary 2012
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