\u2022 Assume leadership and welcome the group each week to a place prepared for them.
\u2022 Be faithful in prayer for your own growth as well as each member\u2019s growth.
\u2022 Honor members by starting and ending on time.
\u2022 Seek to establish a culture of grace in your group as you overflow love and grace to
group members.
\u2022 Facilitate the discussion so that each member\u2019s voice is heard regardless of his or
her level or spiritual maturity.
\u2022 Take special care with questions that might prompt controversy or confusion. Seek
God\u2019s wisdom as you prepare.
\u2022 When things don\u2019t go well, learn to forgive yourself quickly and make note of the
things to do differently next time.
\u2022 If you sense the discussion drifting away from the truth, clearly and simply state
the truth and move on.
\u2022 If you don\u2019t know an answer, say so.
\u2022 Invest in the lives of your group members as much as is possible.
\u2022 Begin early to look for and encourage other possible leaders to work alongside you.
\u2022 Encourage transformation by challenging group members put into practice what
they learn in the study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Remember: You are in charge of this group \u2013 don\u2019t let the talkers take over.
\u2022 Encourage the talker to sit next to you; lack of direct eye contact may help.
\u2022 If appropriate, put your hand on his or her arm with it\u2019s time for the to be quiet.
\u2022 You might say \u201cI want to hear from a new voice on this question.\u201d
\u2022 Go around the circle, letting each person answer questions in turn.
\u2022 Call on someone to answer each question.
\u2022 If none of this works, you can talk to him or her after class. Suggest they select two
or three questions they want to share on, and then let others answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 A simple question around the circle at the start of each group gathering can often
help a shy person find their voice.
\u2022 People new to Bible study may be unsure of their answers. Begin by calling on
them for short answers occasionally.
\u2022 Ask them for an opinion. Shy people often have deep, firm opinions.
\u2022 Be a little protective, but encourage them to participate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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