Guidelines

How do you write a small group study?

How do you write a small group study?

Small Group Leader Tip: Writing a Study Guide for your group in 4 Steps.

  1. Step 1: Read the book in advance. This may sound obvious…
  2. Step 2: Summarize the author’s main point and key supporting details.
  3. Step 3: Identify key quotes or anecdotes.
  4. Step 4: Make “stepping stones” of open-ended questions.

How do you lead a small group Bible study?

How to lead small group bible study effectively

  1. Know Your bible study Group: • Know every member of your small group. Show genuine interest and care for them.
  2. Preparation: • Preparation is the most important part of leading bible study group.
  3. Be Creative and Imaginative: • Be creative in your discussions and questions.

When should I leave my small group?

How to Know When to Quit Your Small Group

  • If you’re no longer “growing.” We should not confuse small groups with churches.
  • Follow the 2- to 3-year “rule.” While this isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, small groups by nature are transient.
  • If the group isn’t rooted in Scripture.
  • Question your motives.
  • Set a new goal.

How do I start a small group?

Great Small Group leaders are prepared for the group meeting.

  1. Don’t do all the talking.
  2. Decide to be comfortable with silence.
  3. Be a good listener.
  4. Remind the group why it exists.
  5. Involve everyone.
  6. Here are more tips for facilitating weekly Small Group discussion.

How to prepare for a small group study?

Great for one-on-one studies or group studies with very small groups. If your group consists of only Christ-followers, you might want to give each group member a copy of the Leader’s Guide and assign each of them to lead one or more studies. Great preparation for them to lead studies on their own.

Where can I find small group Bible studies?

Below is a list of 11 Sources for Small Group Bible Studies. They’re not the only sources, but I wanted to share some options that are really focused on a simple menu of various small group studies (in no particular order or ranking)… 1. Resources at GroupLeaders.org: These are small group resources from North Point ministries (Andy Stanley).

Where can I find a small group curriculum?

Nelson Searcy has a pre-approved selection of small group content for his groups to choose from when they are not doing a churchwide campaign. Once you go to the web page, just click on the link toward the top to download the document with the list of studies. 3. Small Group Studies from Saddleback:

Which is the best guide for small groups?

The Leader’s Guide is a professionally designed 100+ page guide containing answers to the questions in the study, as well as tips as to how to handle certain issues or questions that may come up. Great for one-on-one studies or group studies with very small groups.