SFG Leader Handbook

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

Two men with glasses, one wearing a cap and black sweatshirt with Cookie Monster design, the other in a light blue shirt, standing outdoors in front of a building with terracotta tiles and greenery, smiling and talking to each other.

Groups Begins September 14

〰️

Apply Today

〰️

Groups Begins September 14 〰️ Apply Today 〰️

Important Dates This Semester

Week of June 15, 2026 | Registration Opens

Week of September 14, 2026 | First Group Meetings & Introductions

Day of October 12, 2026 | Indigenous People Day

Week of November 23, 2026 / Thanksgiving Break

Week of November 30, 2026 | Final Group Celebration

Student Expectations

Participate thoughtfully in each group meeting

  • Attend at least 9 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  10 SFG gatherings that are faithful to the program’s core values

  • Keep weekly attendance

    • Students may only have 1 absences  per semester

    • Attendance must be taken through Planning Center and submitted weekly.

  • 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 students as well as Jwilliams@jessup.edu to let them know you are canceling your meeting for that week.

HAVE A QUESTION?

Let's Talk