Behind the Circles: Upper School Leaders Share How Small Groups Change Lives

In this episode of Mondays with Mike, three Upper‑School small group leaders—Maeve (senior), Jaela (junior), and Donovan (sophomore)—talk about how their groups have built trust, practiced vulnerability, and supported one another. They share specific moments like a deep discussion at Brookwoods, a student chapel message on love, and a creative prayer board project that helped students feel seen and prayed for. The leaders also describe challenges of guiding conversations after chapel, how mentors and group members step in, and the ways small groups have shifted the school’s culture toward greater care and outreach. Each student closes by offering a short prayer request for their group during the Advent and Christmas season. This conversation highlights quiet acts of faith, peer discipleship, and the real-life impact of student leadership on community and spiritual growth.