God designed people to grow in their faith and follow Him in the context of a community. A small group, community group or Bible study is a chance to experience that firsthand.
Are you trusting the Lord and taking a step of faith to lead a group or study? Way to go! We want to help.
What you are doing matters. Lives change when you study God’s Word together.
Starting or going to a small group for the first time can feel
awkward, but as the leader, you set the tone for your group.
If you are open and honest, over time, other people will be also. If you are committed and intentional, then eventually other people will be too.
Do you need help with:
First, we encourage you to pray. Pray for the people in your group. Ask God for wisdom about how to lead, what the goal of your group is, how to spend your time together and what to study.
Learn how to lead a group that:
You don’t have to have all the answers to lead a group. God is faithful when you show up, plan and organize your group’s meeting time.
Leading a small group takes planning. Before you begin your group ask yourself these questions: Why am I leading this group? Where do I want it to go? How do I plan to get there? Check out this article to help you prepare for your study.
In a healthy, growing campus ministry, students shouldn’t simply be asked to join a Small Group, but rather challenged to a Small Group appropriate to their level of maturity and comittment.
Small groups are tremendous places to build redemptive relationships where you pray for one another, study the scriptures and encourage others to stay strong in the Lord. Learn more about how to structure a small group.
As we minister to the student generation, we must create environments in which students can experience Christ in relationship with others. Surely, there is more than one way to address this need. Here we consider how small groups can be a vital part of this solution.
Could anything be easier than leading a simple prayer meeting? Well, certainly nothing is easier than leading a boring prayer time, but leading an engaging time of worship and prayer—that’s a challenge. This article will help walk you through the paces.
The “Essentials of Spiritual Growth and Multiplication” is a small-group discussion series. It is designed to help students grow in Christ and become involved in ministry and multiplication as soon as possible.
Many small groups study the Word and provide strength and encouragement for the members. But sadly, often groups never turn the corner from “getting” to “giving.” Learn more about how to go beyond the group to reach other people.
Some of your biggest roles as a leader are to guide the discussion, ask questions and handle conflict or questions that come up. Make sure you listen and create space for the group to talk; avoid a monologue.
Someone who is new to or exploring faith joins your group. Creating an environment where Christians and non-Christians can come to study the Bible and care for one another can be very beneficial to everyone involved.
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