Life Group Leader HubMake room visibly
Let arriving people see that a place is being prepared for them.
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Module 04 · Core practice
Hosting & Creating Community
Manage the doorway, cultivate healthy norms, and help each person find a place to contribute.
Training videoHosting & Creating a Welcoming Environment
Training videoCreating Community & Culture
Open homes and open chairs make room in the home. Hospitality and culture make room in the heart.
By the end of this module
You will be ready to…
- Plan the first ten minutes of a gathering
- Name healthy group norms out loud
- Build belonging through meaningful contribution
Practices to carry with you
Share the doorway
Invite early arrivals to help welcome and orient others.
Name the norms
Make confidentiality, participation, and honesty explicit.
Track the drift
Notice absence and follow up with sincere care.
Pause and respond
Who might be arriving for the first time, and what will help them find a place to land?
Use with this module