What are Turbo Groups?
A Turbo Group is a short term leadership training group designed to help potential leaders discover their leadership abilities and accelerate the start of new small groups.

These exciting groups help emerging leaders learn about Christian leadership firsthand as they lead group discussions on a number of important topics found in the manual, Skills for New Leaders: A Turbo Group Training Program.

What's so unique about a Turbo Group?

Turbo Groups using the manual, Skills for New Leaders are unique in several respects, here are a few of the features:

1. Shared Facilitation - participants share in the leading of group discussions, sharing and prayer.

2. Structured Feedback - participants receive constructive feedback from a veteran leader and other group participants at the end of each group meeting.

3. Team Approach - in Turbo Groups,  participants work together to learn key concepts about leadership and to accomplish the goals of the group.

4. Outreach - in a Turbo Group, participants plan and participate in an outreach event to serve others outside of the group.

5. Homework - using the manual, Skills for New Leaders, participants do a Bible Study lesson  and read about leadership skills individually, then discuss these topics as a group.

6. Focus on Leadership - unlike other small groups that may have a number of areas to focus on, the focus of a Turbo Group is to develop new small group leaders.  

How long does a Turbo Group meet?

The duration of the Turbo Group is eight weeks. The weekly meeting for most groups 1.5 to 2 hours.

What things are covered in a Turbo Group?

In a Turbo Group, participants learn valuable lessons for leading small groups:

• Creating an atmosphere of acceptance in a small group

• Asking good questions

• Listening with understanding

• Keeping the group on track

• Discovering God's purpose and vision

Have Turbo Groups been started in churches in my denomination?

A number of Turbo Groups have started throughout the United States, Canada and other countries. Chances are a church in your denomination or region has already started a Turbo Group and could provide some helpful insight on the group. Please contact us if you would like to learn more about Turbo Groups that have started in your denomination or in a location near you.

How can I learn more about Turbo Groups?

Turbo Groups are a helpful tool in developing new leaders. Please feel free to contact us for more information or use the links below to learn more.

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