Has God called you to serve as a Bible study leader or small group facilitator?
Would you like some tips on encouraging discussion?
Do you need some training meeting topics for your Bible study leaders?
Maybe you’re looking for some first day ideas.
Or perhaps the clock moves faster than it should and you need some help staying on schedule.
Whatever your situation, I’ve got some ideas I’d love to share with you.
I’ve compiled all of my Bible study and small group posts here – no searching or digging around the site.
May God direct your eyes and fingers to the resources you need and may He bless your time with your group.
Covering everything from solving common Bible study group issues to tackling why our women aren’t reading their Bibles, the following articles will provide practical help as well as give you some food for thought.
Everything you need to know to be a great Bible study or small group leader! Scroll through the posts below to find the help and tools you need. Clearing up some misconceptions we may have about leading a Bible study. What do you women really want to know? Help them to feel welcome and loved by answering these questions before (or on) that first day. Most of us probably realize the majority of the women we serve struggle to read the Bible on a regular basis. We can help women work through the obstacles that prevent them from spending more time reading God’s Word. What if this year, we each made a point to gently encourage the sisters in Christ God has placed in our path to regularly feast on God’s Word. These 10 ideas will help you get started. A Code of Conduct can be used to communicate guidelines for your small group or Bible study group. Make sure your group understands the guidelines on sharing prayer requests, divisive topics, email addresses and more. Looking for training for those who will be leading your Bible studies? This is it! No need to waste time hunting for an extra pencil. What supplies do your Bible study leaders need? We all know each other, don’t we? Reasons why those name tags are more important than you think! Read this post before you answer! Tips for making certain your group members know how to reach you. Ever wonder how to divide women into smaller discussion groups. I share exactly what we’ve done to divide our women for Bible study. The process applies to any kind of small group. Includes a free printable to help your team review studies. This tried and true method can help your team to select your next Bible studies. Feel like there’s never enough time to complete the lesson or discussion? Utilize this technique to stay on schedule. An in-depth look at different options for selecting Bible studies for your women. This one thing will make a huge difference in your group! Click to find out what it is! Prayers specifically for your small group. Includes a free printable. Do your Bible studies take a summer vacation? Women still need to be in the Word. Check out these creative ideas for making certain your women have some summer Bible study options. The READ Bible Study format effectively and easily teaches your women how to dig into God’s Word on their own. Give women the opportunity to share weekly about the truths they’ve discovered. There’s so much to do! Print out this list so you don’t overlook or forget anything important for the first day of Bible study. The downward spiral of attendance at Bible Study can be discouraging. These tips will help you increase the number of women that come back from week to week. Do you struggle with getting your group to talk? There are two things you can do to help your group along. Click over to get the scoop! While I doubt (and I pray) their intention is not to be disruptive or disrespectful, if left unchecked that person can damage the progress and purpose of the group. God’s been prompting me to put down the Bible study books and pick up His Word. For this next season, I know God wants me in His Word with the Holy Spirit as my helpmate. Maybe you can relate.How to Be a Great Bible Study or Small Group Leader
You have an excellent website! I have read many of your posts and have found your small group tips very helpful.
I have been taking a graduate certificate course in Women’s Ministry, and most of us had come across your site.
We all need a toolbox!
Thanks so much.
Thank you for your encouraging note, Kara! I’m so glad you’ve found my site helpful! <3
Hey. Your site is really helpful. Thank you so much for all the tips, ideas and tools. I’m planning to start a small group and anxious . But with your help and Gods grace I will be fine, because it is all for His glory.
Nadia, so glad you found some help! Praying God will ease your nerves and give you confidence to walk in His calling!
Just found this website and I feel so blessed! It’s packed with tools and ideas that I will definitely use throughout the year as I lead a women’s bible study. Thank you!!
Linda you are so very welcome! Praying God blesses you abundantly as you lead Bible study!
God bless you always, really you are a blessing. Glory to God for you! Your site is very helpful. Your book is wonderful. I have one question, do you think to translate the book on Spanish? many of my friends asking me, because they are Spanish language.
Athalia, thank you for your sweet comments! <3 Unfortunately, I'm afraid the cost of translating the book and re-designing it would probably not be within my budget at this time. I'm sorry. Keep praying, perhaps God will make a way!