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Indicator Checkpoint Leader Guide

Before you begin:

• You’re a shepherd, not a fixer. Your role is to create space for honest conversation, not to solve every challenge today.
• Celebrate as much as you evaluate. Recognizing what’s going well builds trust, momentum, and excitement for growth.
• Trust the process. Honest reflection and small next steps will lead to big transformation over time — lead one moment at a time.

Part 1: Opening (5 min)

Pray together, asking God to speak and unify.

Frame the conversation:

Relevant says these are indicators of a healthy and transformational group. We want to have an honest discussion about where we're at as a group and what steps we can take to be a healthier group and one that helps us experience transformation even more. Please be open and honest, as this conversation will lead us to a healthier community moving forward.

Part 2: Reflect on the Three Areas of T-Life (45–60 min)

Use this format for each section:

• Read the indicator list aloud.
• Use the discussion questions below.
• End each section with one or two simple next steps.

Growing in a Relationship with Jesus

Indicators of a Healthy & Transformational Group:

• People are surrendering their lives to Jesus and taking next steps to follow Jesus.
• The group is helping, inspiring, empowering, and holding one another accountable to follow Jesus.
• People are growing in their passion for, understanding of, and application of the Bible.
• The group prays with, for, and over one another.
• People are taking next steps of engagement within the church.

Discussion Questions:

• Which of the indicators above do you think we’re doing well in as a group?
• Which indicators could we grow in or improve as a group? Explain.
• What next steps could we take to become a healthier community in this area? (e.g., Read a book from the Bible together, or add intentional prayer time to each group meeting.)

Connecting in Community

Indicators Indicators of a Healthy & Transformational Group:

• People are committed to one another and the group.
• People are experiencing belonging and community within RCC.
• Authentic relationships are forming and flourishing.
• People remain “united in Christ” when there is disagreement.
• The group cares for one another and meets one another's needs.
• The group is loving one another just as Christ first loved us.

Discussion Questions:

• Which of the indicators above do you think we’re doing well in as a group?
• Which indicators could we grow in or improve as a group? Explain.
• What next steps could we take to become a healthier community in this area? (e.g., Add a component of meeting with one or two people outside of group time, or help a member with a project around their home.)

Impacting People for Jesus

Indicators of a Healthy & Transformational Group:

• The group is engaging in the life and mission of Relevant together.
• The group is helping each other “Reach One” for Jesus.
• New people are joining the group.
• The group is reproducing.

Discussion Questions:

• Which of the indicators above do you think we’re doing well in as a group?
• Which indicators could we grow in or improve as a group? Explain.
• What next steps could we take to become a healthier community in this area? (e.g., Invite someone new to join, or begin an apprenticeship with someone in the group.)

Part 3: Wrap-Up (10 min)

• Celebrate what you’re doing well — name 2–3 wins.
• Pray over areas where you want to grow.
• Decide on one group goal for the next trimester.

Examples: Invite someone new, serve together, add prayer time, swap testimonies, attend an event as a group.

Write down your goal and revisit it next time you meet.