🌿 Why Lead a Group?
Your Yes to God Could Be Someone Else’s Breakthrough.
It’s More Than a Bible Study. It’s a Lifestyle Shift.
- Starting a First Place for Health group isn’t about being perfect—it’s about showing up, growing, and creating space for others to do the same. If you’re passionate about faith, wellness, and community, leading a group could be the next bold step in your journey.
💪 What You’ll Gain
- Purpose and Clarity
Leading helps you get clear on why wellness matters—to you and to God. - Spiritual + Physical Growth
You’ll naturally grow in your faith and your habits as you walk this out with others. - Built In Accountability
When you lead, you grow with your group—together. You’re never doing this alone.
🌱 What You’ll Give
- A Place to Belong
People are craving connection and meaning. You’ll be the one to help them find both.
- Real Encouragement
You don’t need to be an expert—just willing. God will use your story to inspire others. - Kingdom Impact
Your yes could change lives—starting with your own. - You In?
We’ll give you all the tools, studies, and support to get started. You just need a willing heart.
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HAVE A QUESTION
Frequently Asked
Questions
Why should I lead a group?
As a First Place for Health leader, you have the awesome privilege to witness lives radically changed as your members learn what it means to give Christ first place emotionally, spiritually, mentally and physically. Your class members will lose weight and learn how to exercise, but the deepest life change can occur when Jesus Christ becomes Lord in their lives.
Where should we meet?
Groups meet in homes, in churches, in any meeting room with privacy. Groups also meet virtually on many different platforms such as Zoom, Google Hangouts, Skype, or others. You should choose the location or virtual application that works best for the leader.
Who can be a leader?
Anyone willing to allow Christ to lead them, and can lead a First Place for Health group. It’s vital to remember that Jesus is the real leader of “your” group. “‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty” (Zechariah 4:6). Some groups have one leader, others have co-leaders, and others assisting with various aspects of the group. Don’t allow the enemy to discourage your desire to follow God’s promptings. Jesus uses ordinary people to do the extraordinary. You can confidently say, “I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13, New Living Translation).
What does a leader need?
- The My Place Leader’s Kit contains everything you need to confidently lead your group.
- Check out the Leader portion of our website for resources to help you sustain a thriving group.
- Join with others at our Events both in person and virtually.
- How to Videos for Leaders.
- Read our monthly Newsletter
- Join our Inner Circle to have access to added value of support. This valuable online resource supplements learning, provides resources, healthy recipes, and inspires you to keep Christ in first place.
What does a group member need?
When you have a leader and a group of individuals interested in starting the program, each new member will need the My Place Member’s Kit. We recommend you begin with the default Bible study, Seek God First. Member’s Kit is a one-time purchase and contains everything the individual members in your group need to succeed. Each returning member will need the First Place for Health Bible study selected for the upcoming session.
How do I find group members?
The Lord already knows who will be joining your group. Once you set the date for your Information Meeting, be sure to share it with friends, family and your local community. Refer to the “Publicizing and Promoting the Ministry” in My Place for Leadership.
Are there any additional fees or costs?
The most successful ministries plan for future expenses. Consider charging individuals an additional administration fee per 9-week session of $10-20. Future expenses might include: a reliable scale for weigh-ins, leader materials, incentive awards, victory celebrations, leadership training, and other miscellaneous items used during the meetings. Some groups may want to consider adding childcare and scholarship costs to their program as well. If you are leading a group at your church, consult with your pastor or other church officials to determine the registration fee to be collected from each member.
Are there additional resources for my group members?
Recordings of our monthly Webinars are found on our YouTube Channel.
To enhance the success of each member’s (and leader’s) First Place for Health experience, members are encouraged to read our monthly Newsletter and join our Inner Circle to have access to added value of support. This valuable online resource supplements learning, provides resources, healthy recipes, and inspires each of us to keep Christ in first place.
