I asked Kevin Kneeshaw, Campus Director at the University of Montana, for information about their Life Groups.  Here is what he sent me.

Bible Study Leader

This is obviously a key role within the Life Group, as one of our greatest desires within this group is the study of the Bible.  The Bible Study Leader is responsible for preparing and teaching the Bible study portion of the Life Group time.  During the fall semester, the curriculum will be outlined by the staff, with a few weeks to plug in some of your own studies from the Bible to address felt needs within the group.  During the spring semester, you will have more freedom to study something from the Bible that you or your Life Group desires.  The staff team will provide a recommended book/study list for you to consider.  Please run any spring semester study ideas by one of the staff before you launch into something. 

Outward Coordinator

Our desire is that Life Groups would be outward focused.  The role of Outward Coordinator is key in giving those who don’t know Christ a voice in your group.  As the Outward Coordinator, you will lead the group to choose a “pond” on campus where your group can make Christ known in a relevant way.  You will also keep your group updated on the larger evangelistic efforts that are happening on campus and encourage the Life Group to get involved with these efforts (ex. Carpe Noche, iPod Outreach, etc.).  You will also want to set up times where your Life Group can meet to pair up and share Christ with other students on campus (ex. Follow Up FSK Contacts, Randoms, Survey of The Week, etc.) 

Inward Coordinator

We desire to see these Life Groups become transformational communities.  Communities where people can be fully known, and know others on a deep level.  The role of the Inward Coordinator is to build community within the group.  As the Inward Coordinator, you will be responsible for times within your Life Group where community is being built (ex. Ice Breakers, Connecting Time, Life Group Socials, etc.).  Most of these things will happen outside your scheduled Life Group time, but your role is crucial within the larger context of the Life Group.   

Upward Coordinator

Our desire is that these Life Groups would function out of a desperate dependence upon God.  The role of the Upward Coordinator is to lead the Life Group in the area of prayer and connecting people’s hearts with the heart of God.  As the Upward Coordinator, you will be responsible for keeping your group updated on the larger prayer efforts that are happening on campus and encourage the Life Group to get involved with these efforts (ex. Weekly Campus Prayer Times, Special Prayer Gatherings, Praise & Worship Nights, etc.). Hospitality Coordinator We desire to see students on campus continue to grow in their relationship with God by staying connected to a Life Group.  The role of the Hospitality Coordinator is to keep people in the group connected.  As the Hospitality Coordinator, you will want to keep in touch with people in the Life Group outside of the scheduled Life Group time, especially if they miss a weekly Life Group meeting.  You will also be responsible for making an effort to help welcome new people to the group, and connect with them outside the scheduled Life Group time.  Finally, you will be responsible for bringing snacks and/or drinks to your Life Group meetings … this will help a great deal as you seek to make people feel welcomed to your Life Group.