Small Groups Teacher Training Resources
Small groups can meet for various reasons. Some are prayer groups and some are support groups. These types of groups in the church will often have a brief devotional time. But there are some small groups whose primary purpose is to study the Bible together. Those kind of groups are the ones for whom this page is most intended but training is needed for all group facilitators.
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Articles, Online:
- 5 Tips to Facilitating An Effective Small Group Discussion
- 8 Ways to Encourage Bible Centered Conversations
- 10 Practices of a Great Small Group Facilitator
- 10 Ways to Be a Better Listener
- 13 Practical Ways to Make Every Group Meeting Count
- A Small Group Bible Study Teacher's Goals
- A Small Group Bible Study Teacher's Life
- A Small Group Bible Study Teacher's Methods and Materials
- Allow silent moments in groups
- An Overview of Small-Group Material
- Common Small Group Models - interactive summary chart of 10 different small group models describing them and giving advantages and disadvantages of each
- Dealing With Aggressive People in Your Group
- Don't Let Your Small Group Be Hijacked
- Engage Your Small Group in ANY Bible Passage: 4 Powerful Questions
- FAQ about Small Group Studies
- Guiding Questions for Group Discussion
- How to Create Openness in Your Small Groups
- How To Get Your Small Group Talking
- How to Stimulate Better Discussions
- Intentional Spiritual Growth in Small Groups
- People Art: Small Group Facilitation
- Shepherding thru Small Groups
- Small Groups That Change Lives: 5 Principles
- The Absolute Best Discussion Question You Can Ask in Small Group
- The Basics of Facilitating
- The Four-Step Discussion Method that Works for Any Study
- Think Small Score Big! - Small Groups in Children's Ministry
- Troubleshooting with Troublemakers (Without Killing Them or the Group!)
- When Small Group Discussions Flop
Books:
- 101 Great Ideas to Create a Caring Group by Thom Corrigan
- 201 Great Questions by Jerry D. Jones
- Biblical Foundations For Small Group Ministry by Gareth Icenogle
- Coaching Life-Changing Small Group Leaders by Bill Donahue
- Emergency Response Handbook for Small Group Leaders by Group Publishing - for Adults
- How to Ask Great Questions: Guide Discussion, Build Relationships, Deepen Faith by Karen Lee-Thorp
- How to Build a Small Groups Ministry by Neal F. McBride
- How to Have Great Small Group Meetings: Dozens of Ideas You Can Use Right Now by Neal McBride
- How to Lead Small Groups by Neal F. McBride
- Lead Small: Five Big Ideas Every Small Group Leader Needs to Know by Reggie Joiner
- Leading Life-Changing Small Groups by Bill Donahue
- Making Small Groups Work by Drs. Henry Cloud & John Townsend
- Small Group Idea Book by Cindy Bunch
- Small Group Ministry in the 21st Century: The Encyclopedia of Practical Ideas by Group Publishing
- Small Groups From Start to Finish by Group Publishing - geared to youth
- The Big Book on Small Groups by Jeffrey Arnold
- The Power of Small Groups in Christian Education by Harley Atkinson
- The Seven Deadly Sins of Small Group Ministry: A Troubleshooting Guide for Church Leaders by Bill Donahue & Russ Robinson
- Walking the Small Group Tightrope: Managing the Tensions Every Small Group Faces by Bill Donahue & Russ Robinson
Resources:
- Discussion Guides at Ministry Tools Resource Center
- DVD Bible Studies
- Non-DVD Bible Study Guides
Worksheets:
- In facilitating a discussion, everyone's contribution is valuable! by Ministry Tools Resource Center
This worksheet gives pointers for how to help members who are passive, belittlers, monopolizers, or distracters. The key is to increase the potential for everyone in the group to contribute to the discussion.
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