What is truth? It's a vital question because truth is foundational for our faith, our lives, our small groups, and our churches. But I want to approach the question, “What is truth?” by asking it another way: What isn’t truth? Truth is not my...
Category: Facilitating Discussion
Facilitating Discussion, Spiritual Life
Thanksgiving Discussion Starters
Ask the people you see throughout the week these simple questions to start what could be a life-changing discussion!
Curriculum, Facilitating Discussion, Training SG Leaders
Is Your Group Bible Study Biblical? Important Questions
How do you make sure the group Bible study you are leading is—well, biblical? How can you assure, as much as possible, your group discussion goes in the direction of biblical truth?
Curriculum, Discipling, Facilitating Discussion
20 “Bible Dialogue” Questions
Here's a way you and your group can study the Bible without using a Bible-study guide. I developed these questions (some of which I picked up from other places) several years ago. Read a section of Scripture (a chapter, for...
Facilitating Discussion, Spiritual Life
Share Stories … Grow in Grace
Helping people in our churches, classes, and small groups understand and experience God’s grace is vital. What is the best way to teach and, better yet, experience this fundamental doctrine? Use stories, says Kyle Idleman. In a recent interview for...
Facilitating Discussion, TIPS
Small Group Leader TIPS of the Week: Dec. 26-30, 2016
Here are the Small Group Leader TIPS for the last week as Tweeted, posted on our Small Group Leadership Facebook page, and posted on LinkedIn. This week’s TIPS come from my new book, Small Group Leader TOOLBOX. Small Group Leader...
Facilitating Discussion, TIPS
Small Group Leader TIPS of the Week: Nov. 28 – Dec. 2, 2016
Here are the Small Group Leader TIPS for the last week as Tweeted, posted on our Small Group Leadership Facebook page, and posted on LinkedIn. This week’s TIPS focus on facilitating discussion and prayer. #SmallGroup #Leader #TIPoftheDay: #Prayer time is...
Facilitating Discussion, TIPS
Small Group Leader TIPS of the Week: Oct. 17-21, 2016
Here are the Small Group Leader TIPS for the last week as Tweeted, posted on our Small Group Leadership Facebook page, and posted on LinkedIn. This week’s TIPS focus on Facilitating Discussion, especially asking great questions. #SmallGroup #Leader #TIPoftheDay: Ask...
Discipling, Facilitating Discussion
25 Tips for Dealing with Politics in Your Small Group
How do you discuss politics civilly in such a politically charged culture? Or should you even try? Your group members may debate whether you should even talk about politics in small group meetings. Some would maintain that this could fracture...
Facilitating Discussion, TIPS
Small Group Leadership TIPS of the Week: February 15-19, 2016
Small Group Leadership TIPS of the past week as Tweeted, posted on the Small Group Leadership Facebook page, and posted on LinkedIn. * * * * * * *Monday, 2/15: Don't be the small group answer man or woman. Let...