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Follow-UpLeadership Training
Summary:Law of Progression
Tell Why
Show How
Get Started
Keep Going
Help Reproduce
Purpose of the Group
Growth
Nourishment or Feeding
Care/Concern/Encouragement
A Small Group is:
6 to 12 persons
Individual Bible Study
Meeting for discussion and sharing
Discovering and applying
WHY HAVE A SMALL GROUP STUDY?
a time of Community/Fellowship
understanding and application of the Bible
develops a sense of belonging
gives encouragement to less mature Christians
disciplines to develop life-changing habits
opportunity for questions
THE GROUP LEADER’S RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO:
1. Form the Group
2. Arrange for the Study
3. Manage Time Allotments
4. Leader’s Preparation
Principles for a Small Group Bible Study
Sharing 3-Part Meeting Praying
Discussion
One Hour
10 Minutes 40 Minutes 10 Minutes
Contrast to other methods:
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ORATOR EXPERT DEBATOR
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1. The Bible is the CentralFocus around which the discussion centers.
2. The Holy Spirit is the Teacher and all (including leader) learn from Him.
3. The Leader and the Group each look into the WORD (directed by the study) and each learns from The Book.
4. Group Discussion is stimulated by the LEADER who ASKS QUESTIONS and talks less than 20% of the time.
5. Each Group Member APPLIES SCRIPTURAL INSIGHTS and shares the result of learning with the whole group.
THREE GOALS:
GOAL #1 – DISCOVERY
“WHAT DOES GOD SAY?”
GOAL #2 – UNDERSTANDING
“WHAT DOES IT MEAN?”
GOAL #3 – APPLICATION
“HOW CAN THIS AFFECT MY LIFE?”
FOLLOW-UP SMALL GROUPTRAINING IN TWO PHASES:
1. Before an evangelistic event
1 ½ hours
a. ½ hour learning the principles
b. 1 hour experiencing-learning by doing the lesson
Purpose: to train leaders
2. After the Festival
Purpose: to help inquirers complete the “Welcome to the Family” study
Six sessions (minimum)
1 hour each
Purpose: to nurture new Christians in Christ
NEXT STEP
1. Decide to:
Train others? – within your local church to be effective leaders
Lead group? – of interested inquirers and new Christians after an evangelistic event.
2. Consult your pastor.
3. Explain the potential.
4. Work out your plan.