Let Me Be Frank With You...

The title of this post is actually the name of a blog that I like to frequent and is written by Frank Chiapperino. In the post we have linked to, he writes of some great reminders on how to handle those times when your small group becomes a really small group! Enjoy the readings, tips, and applications you find for your small group.


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Training Groups to be Groups…

Re-Group is a great DVD series that is available to train groups to be groups. Re-group is sometimes described as on the job training or you could even think of it as a way of taking your group to the next level. Check out the preview and if you feel your group would be interested, you can check out our copy here at the church then schedule your group to take the Re-Group challenge.


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Asking Questions Like Jesus Did…

In part 2, let us look at the aspect of gathering feedback from our group participants in order to gauge their level of participation and comprehension of the topic and study. In Mark 8:23, while healing a man of blindness, Jesus asked, "Do you see anything?" We can ask the same kind of question throughout any teaching process. A question such as "Do you understand what we're studying?" can reveal the level of comprehension and may help lead a group member to a new and fresh understanding in your study. Often times we can miss that... Aha moment that we should be experiencing, as we often assume everyone understands.

Asking Questions Like Jesus Did…

In following the pattern of our “Thriving as a Small Group Leader” conference, we know that we should formulate our group questions in a way that will bring about both a personal aspect and an interactive approach which will help lead to growth. According to a lesson by Dave Arch at LifeTogether.com; “Jesus consistently used questions to produce change and growth. In the eighth chapter of the Book of Mark, he used eight different types of questions.” So let us look at a few of these examples to keep this question format fresh in our minds.

Toward the conclusion of Mark 8, Jesus used two increasingly personal questions to lead his followers into personal application. He began with a more general question—"Who do people say I am?" (Mark 8:27)—before leading into the directly personal question—"Who do you say I am?" (Mark 8:29). When we want to move our group to application, a good approach is to ask, "What are some ways we could?" before transitioning to "What are some ways you could?"

Check back tomorrow for Part 2

Thrive Again...

Due to the great response we had for the information shared at the “Thriving As A Small Group Leader” conference, we would like to offer a video viewing makeup session with work booklets. This event will take place this Wednesday, Jan. 21st, at 7:00pm in the conference room. If you are interested in attending this event, please send your RSVP to me with your number of participants.

pastorwarren@tiffanyfellowship.org

Time to Thrive

Small Groups Leadership

Thriving as a Small Group Leader

Friday, Jan. 16th, 6:30 – 9:00 pm, Tiffany Fellowship Church

Are you ready to break through and discover what really works in small group leadership? Come and be encouraged with fun and interactive topics such as: Discovering How Jesus Led Others, The Keys to Preparing Well, Investigating Unique Case Studies, and Building Your Toolbox. Let us plan and commit to strategies for success in 2009, along with exploring the great opportunities that are available for your group. We will be providing food and workbooks for all that are in attendance, so please email us with your numbers. All Facilitators, Assistants, and Coaches are encouraged to attend.