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.
Sign up for our weekly small group leader tips, and look through all the resources below to find answers to your questions. They’ll help you launch and lead a great small group.
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.
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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