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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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.