Start a TAG
Start a TAG
At Real Life Christian Communities (RLCC), we believe that leadership is best developed through intentional training, accountability, and mentoring. This is the purpose of a Timothy Accountability Group (TAG).
A TAG is composed of two (or three people) of the same gender, who study the word of God together, hold each other accountable in obeying it, and work together to add a fourth member. Once a fourth member is added, a new TAG will be formed composed of two members each, i.e., an Equipper and a Disciple. This is called the Alpha and Beta stages of a Timothy Accountability Group.
It is inspired by Paul’s words to Timothy:
It is inspired by Paul’s words to Timothy:
“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.” (2 Timothy 2:2)
Unlike Simple Churches, Communities, or Circle Groups, a TAG is not meant to last indefinitely. It multiplies into networks. Each TAG must start together but they don't have to finish together. When a TAG member is ready to start a new TAG, he or she will be released to start a new one without undue delay.
At first, each TAG must go through the following basic courses together:
At first, each TAG must go through the following basic courses together:
- Real Life Bible Study
- Vision Seminar
- Real Life Journey
- MP4 Strategy
After MP4, and if they have not yet multplied, they can now continue studying specific courses according to their leadership level.
TAGs are designed around seven levels of leadership development:
TAGs are designed around seven levels of leadership development:
- Lay Leaders – Circle Leaders, Supervisors, and Team Leaders.
- Interns – Preparing for higher responsibility.
- Junior Pastors 1 – Initial pastoral equipping.
- Junior Pastors 2 – Deepening pastoral experience.
- Assistant Pastors – Supporting senior leadership.
- Associate Pastors – Taking greater responsibility in shepherding.
- Congregational Pastors – Leading a congregation under RLCC.
As a TAG starter, your role is to guide a group of potential leaders through training projects, discussions, and accountability meetings. Your goal is not just to transfer knowledge but to shape character, build competence, and strengthen commitment.
When done faithfully, TAGs create a multiplying effect of leadership in the church—equipping reliable people who can lead others, ensuring that the mission of Christ continues from one generation to the next.
This guide will walk you through how to start, structure, and lead a TAG effectively, so that you can raise up leaders who will serve our King Jesus with faithfulness and fruitfulness.