SFG Leader Handbook

Everything you need to know about leading a group this semester.

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Groups Begins January 26

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Groups Begins January 26 〰️ Apply Today 〰️

Important Dates This Semester

Week of January 13, 2026 | Registration Opens

Week of January 26, 2026 | First Group Meetings & Introductions

Week of March 2, 2026 | Spring Break

Day of April 6, 2026 / Holiday - No Monday Group Meetings 

Week of April 19, 2026 | Final Group Celebration

Student Expectations

Participate thoughtfully in each group meeting

  • Attend at least 8 hours of SFG gatherings in the course of a semester

    Refrain from using electronics (phone, laptop, tablets, etc.)

  • Respect their SFG leader and other students

Leader Expectations

Host  11 SFG gatherings that are faithful to the program’s core values

  • Keep weekly attendance

    • Students may only have 2 absences  per semester

    • Attendance sheets must be returned to Campus Ministries (Campusministries@jessup.edu).

  • Maintain your meeting room

  • Mandated reporting

Meeting Spaces

Please email Universityevents@jessup.edu to reserve a location on campus.

Student Registration

Students can view available groups here.

Leader Absences

Please email your group and let them know.

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