Ten things a great small group leader does for kids…

1. Another caring adult is cheering them on.
2. Encouragement to grow spiritually on their own.
3. Support during difficult times in their life.
4. Presence at their sporting events.
5. Someone who is excited to see them at church.
6. Someone they are excited to see when they arrive at church.
7. Someone who leaves them voice messages "just because I was thinking of you."
8. A caring adult who doesn’t freak-out over bad grades–they’re capable of being neutral.
9. Someone who is a "safe" person to talk to.
10. A person who is tender, yet truthful when my kids need a little correcting.