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Most of us probably realize the majority of the women we serve struggle to read the Bible on a regular basis. And if we’re being real, we’d admit that many of us struggle to read the Bible on a regular basis too.
As our Bible study session wrapped up in the spring of 2016 I began to wrestle with God about my personal Bible study time. I came face to face with the fact that I spent more time reading Bible study books than the actual Bible itself.
For the past several months God has been increasing my discomfort with the Bible “studies” we’ve been doing at our church. I’ve come face to face with the fact that I’m tired of Bible study books…
I tried to stifle my sigh and mask my aggravation when Sally (not her real name) once again took over the conversation in our Bible study. While Sally often had great insight and stories to share, week after week after week she had dominated our Bible study group conversation.
What do you women really want to tackle during Bible study? Your more outspoken members may share a few of their thoughts out loud with you, but it can be hard to figure out if you’re meeting the needs of your women.
Just a year ago I was getting ready to attend Bible study as the new girl. It’s easy for us “seasoned” Bible study girls and leaders to forget what that feels like.
I personally think leading or facilitating a Bible Study is one of the most challenging roles God can call us to fill. Not only must you be prepared for each week’s study, but you must prayerfully navigate the personalities and preferences of your group members.
Is your head swimming just thinking about the first day of Bible study? From the logistical to the practical to building relationships, there’s a lot to do and a lot to remember!
Name tags – you either love them or you hate them! Often a group reaches a point and wonders, is it safe to put away the name tags?
I started a new Bible study at a new church a couple of months ago. Our first meeting had the typical “get-to-know-you” activities. But also on the agenda was the “Code of Conduct”.
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