Community Group Leaders
Community Group Leader
The Community Group Leader (CGL) ministry provides both residential and commuter students a rare opportunity to serve on the “front-line” of ministry across Liberty University as small group spiritual leaders. On Wednesday evenings throughout the semester, Liberty students gather as a large group in Campus Community where they learn biblical teaching from Pastor Jonathan Falwell, Pastor Josh Rutledge, and others. Afterward, students meet in community groups where they move out of the rows of Campus Community and into small circles going deeper in discussing how the teaching applies to our individual lives. The Office of LU Shepherd trains and equips CGLs in prayer and the affective dynamics of a successful community group.
Find contact information or book an appointment with your Shepherd on our Meet Your LU Shepherd page.
Community Group Leaders work with Resident Shepherds on their hall to develop strong relationships, pray, and foster a community of Christ-centered discipleship among the students in their group. Serving as a CGL at Liberty is an incredible opportunity to serve the Lord and develop as a spiritual leader.
Commuter Community Groups are led by Commuter Shepherds. These groups are centered around Campus Community and are designed to give commuters similar spiritual connectivity as residential students living on campus. Find a list of available Off-Campus Community Groups or learn how to become a Commuter Shepherd.
Become a Community Group Leader
Are you a student who loves God, loves people, and loves living life on mission? Then read on, because we are building our CGL team for the 2026-2027 year. This is a team of students who value a gospel-centered community and living on mission with Jesus. Becoming a CGL is an opportunity both to be invested in as a leader as well as an opportunity to serve and minister to other students on or off-campus.
2026-2027 CGL Hiring Process Dates
Our Community Group Leader interest meeting was held on January 29, 2026 from 7-8 p.m. in the Montview Ballroom. For more information about the meeting, please contact the LU Shepherd Office at cgl@liberty.edu.
- January 29, 2026 | CGL Interest Meeting, Montview Ballroom
- January 29, 2026 | CGL Application Opens After Interest Meeting
- February 9, 2026 | CGL Application Deadline
- February 16, 2026 | RS Evaluation Deadline
- February 23, 2026 | LU Shepherd Deadline
- CGL Fair:
- March 3, 2026 | Females
- March 5, 2026 | Males
- March 9 – April 6, 2026 | CGL Interviews
- March 23, 2026 | First day to accept offers*
- March 31, 2026 | Hiring Deadline
Residential Community Groups
Becoming a CGL is an opportunity both to be invested in as a leader as well as an opportunity to serve and minister to other students on campus.
Commuter Community Groups
LU Commuter Community Groups are groups led by Commuter Shepherds. These groups meet various days of the week, either on-campus or around town, and are set up as either male, female, or co-ed.