You've been given the awesome privilege and responsibility as a small group leader to lead your group into quality discussion. However, sometimes it's difficult to know how to craft your time together. Take a deep breath because you're not alone! Consider these five practical keys when leading your group:
Make Prayer a Priority. As wise man once said that nothing of eternal significance is accomplished apart from prayer. Since the purpose of your small group time is to invest in eternal things, (your relationship with Christ and with others) then prayer must become a priority and discipline.During the time you meet spend no more than 5-10 minutes on prayer requests, and then pray with your group. In doing this, you acknowledge your dependence on Christ. Outside group time, pray for your group on a consistent basis. Pray about their requests, spiritual growth, and that they'd be kept from sin and temptation. The beautiful truth about prayer isn't so much that it changes things, but that is changes us.
Facilitate an Open Environment for Sharing. A small group leader is a facilitator. Your leadership is the "launching pad" for creating solid discussion so it's your job to facilitate an environment that's conducive for sharing. (read the full article)
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