Pre-Emptive Strike

I hate to break to you, but there’s a good chance that your group will not be all that you are hoping and praying that it will be...and that's okay! It's not a referendum on you, on God, on your heart, or your ability to lead. If it is, then I'm in trouble, because I have led some dud small groups! Also, remember that atrophy will likely happen! Someone in your group might bail in the first couple of weeks, or maybe a month in. That's not a reflection on your leadership, either. It happens. Don’t get discouraged by that. Stay faithful to leading the group you've been given and let God take care of the rest.