Tables Leader Training
Tables Leader Training
Tables Small Groups
A resource for table leaders at temple church
Before you begin
These five videos are your foundation as a Tables leader. Watch them in order, keep the Leader Guide open alongside you, and take your time. This isn't content to consume — it's a culture to carry.
Start here. This video unpacks why Tables exist, the theology behind the model, and what we're building together at Temple.
The meal is ministry. Learn how the Hospitality role sets the emotional tone for the whole evening before a word is spoken.
You open your home and your life. This video covers what it means to be the Host — creating a space where people feel genuinely welcome.
Your job isn't to teach — it's to create space for God's word to land in real life. Learn how to lead a Bible discussion that draws people in.
Follow-up is spiritual warfare against drifting. This video covers how to stay connected with your group and make sure nobody gets lost.
Resource
The Leader Guide is your written reference for everything in this training. It covers the theology behind why Tables exist — rooted in Romans 16 and Acts 2 — through to the practical shape of a Table night (45 minutes of shared meal, 45 minutes of Bible discussion and prayer). It breaks down all four roles in detail: Host, Hospitality, Facilitator, and Follow Up, with the scripture behind each one. It also covers what's expected of a Tables leader — not perfection, but a life genuinely offered. There's a quick-reference section of key scriptures to carry with you. Keep it. Come back to it. It's yours.
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