Life Group Leaders

logo-life-groupsLife Group leaders, this is the place for you to manage and plan for your groups.

The yearly cycle of a Life Group consists of two semesters. The first semester runs from September to December. The second semester runs from January through May. In each of these semesters, Life Groups are expected to have experiences across Kingsway's core values.

Leader training videos

Life Group Leaders, we're busy building an online library of training tips and topics you can access to help your Life Group grow. Click here to access the training page.

More info and tools

Under the Resources tab you'll find:

Click the Events tab to stay up to date on leader meetings and training. Click the Contact tab to get in touch with the small group team in the Church Office.

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    Events/News

  • Prime ConferencePrime Conference

    The Prime Conference is designed to honor God by equipping and encouraging small group leaders to lead from hearts aligned with God's passion and purpose. Prime takes place at Kingsway on September 27-28, 2013.

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  • Life Group Coach MeetingLife Group Coach Meeting

    Life Group coaches meet on a regular basis to plan and evaluate as well as to receive training to keep skills sharp.

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  • Discover Belonging Meal Outreach OpportunityDiscover Belonging Meal Outreach Opportunity

    Life Groups - We need your help!  You have probably noticed that a lot of people have made public decisions for Christ lately at Kingsway.  Several of those who have been baptized have joined our church along with those who have ...

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  • Jeff Shields 317.272.3408

    Life Groups Team Leader

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    Jeff Shields

    Jeff joined the staff in 2005 after serving for several years as a principal at Kingsway Christian School. He leads Kingsway's Life Groups.

    Born: July 4, 1964
    Resides: Danville
    Family: Married to Krista, dad to Lily, Annie Rose, Kayla and Mary
    Favorite Bible verse: 2 Corinthians 5:17
    Alma Mater: Ball State University
    Favorite musicians: Dave Crowder, U2, Need to Breathe, Lifehouse, The Fray
    Favorite movie: Braveheart
    Worst habit: Biting fingernails
    Favorite food: Pizza
    My hero(es): People who make tremendous sacrifices for God's Kingdom work and the good of all men.
    Favorite memory: Seeing Krista walk down the aisle at our wedding. Beautiful!
    My greatest love: The five women God has blessed me with, who he allows me to lead and love.
    If I could travel back in time I'd ... be the drummer for the Beatles. Sorry, Pete Best and Ringo Starr.
    I'd rather be ... hiking.
    My bucket list: (1) Hike the entire Appalachian Trail. (2) Visit every continent. (3) Write a book.

  • Steve Bolin 317.272.3408

    Life Groups Associate | Kids & Students

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    Steve Bolin

    Steve joined the ministry and our staff in 2011. As the Life Groups Associate, he oversees small groups for the kids and student ministries.

    Born: July 6, 1972
    Home town: Indianapolis
    Family: Married to Tracey and dad to Jake and Molly
    Favorite Bible verse: Galatians 4:4; Joshua 1:9; Romans 8:38-39
    Alma Mater: Moody Bible Institute
    Favorite musicians: Caedmon's Call
    Favorite movies/TV shows: SportsCenter, NCIS
    What I've been reading: Radical by Doug Platt and The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
    Worst habit: I'm hopelessly addicted to Mountain Dew.
    Favorite food: P.F. Chang's
    Favorite memory: My favorite memory happened twice. It has to be the two times my wife and I stepped into the Russian orphanages to meet my new kids.
    My hero(es): 1. Paul 2. Wayne Gretzky 3. Dietrich Bonhoeffer 4. Reepicheep from the Narnia books.
    My greatest love: First and foremost is Jesus, who has taught me to love. Next has to be my wife and best friend who has loved me sacrificially for nearly twenty years. Finally, Jake and Molly who fill my life happiness.  
    If I could have any super power I'd ... have laser vision, of course!
    If I could travel back in time I'd ... love to see the resurrection, creation, and David squaring off with Goliath.
    I'd rather be ... playing hockey, watching a Texans game live, or fishing with my kids.
    My bucket list: (1) Hunt elk in the Rockies. (2) Walk on the Great Wall of China.