I have dealt with Bible study from almost every conceivable angle. I have studied my Bible and used Bible study materials for decades. I have participated in countless Bible study groups. I have led Bible study groups. I have organized women’s Bible study for several churches. And I have written Bible studies. Yet, there is […]
8 Steps for Bible Study Success
Women’s Bible studies are essential to a thriving women’s ministry. Women need a safe place to ask questions, share experiences, connect with others, and grow closer to God. A successful Bible study program develops spiritual maturity in a non-threatening environment, strengthens relationships, and improves harmony within the body of the church. Whatever the size and needs […]
10 Tips for Bible Study Leaders of Seekers and New Christians
Leading a group of “Bible beginners” can be a faith-building experience for the leader. Witnessing God’s activity from a front-row seat is exciting! However, guiding people with little, if any, Bible knowledge or church experience differs significantly from teaching maturing Christians. Before you get started, consider these “dos and don’ts” I’ve learned during years of […]
4 Ways to Pray in your Group
Prayer is the key to our relationship with Jesus! Think of how a chain is linked together to create strength, usefulness, and unity. As the leader of your study, you are like the latch connecting both ends of the chain to form a circle of unity. God calls you to be the connector for your […]
5 Tips for Leading a Bible Study
Leading a Bible study for the first time can be intimidating, especially if you have never facilitated a group before. Chris Adams, Senior Lead Women’s Ministry Specialist for LifeWay Christian Resources, offers 5 tips you must know to help you lead a successful Bible study. Here are five tips on facilitating your Bible study meeting. […]
Rethink Your Bible Reading Plan
A classic definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. If you’ve tried and failed at reading through the Bible in the past, perhaps it’s time to try something different for the New Year. No rocket science here, just five simple tips to tweak both your perspective on Bible […]
Who is Your Neighbor?
I had lived on the corner of Rosewood and Longwood Drive for over seven years, yet many of the women who lived nearby were complete strangers to me. I didn’t know their joys or their pains, I had no one to call to borrow a cup of sugar, and I had never told them about […]
Taking it to the Streets
Have you ever taken dirty laundry to a Bible study? No, not the kind we air to our girlfriends when we’re having a bad day – the real ring-around-the-collar kind. The Women’s Ministry team at Chase Oaks Church in Plano, Texas is as likely to meet in a laundromat as a lovely church building. “Our […]
Ready and Waiting: Thoughts on Small Group Leadership
Prepare Diligently, Wait Patiently Does this sound familiar? We prepare curriculum and then no one comes. The ice breaker we’re excited about flops. It happens. We’re humans leading other humans. This week I was subtly reminded of a simple truth. Let Oswald Chambers, a man of timeless wisdom, affirm your efforts and remind you it is […]
4 Personalities That Derail Group Discussion
We’ve all been in one… a group discussion “off track.” Challenging personality types can easily derail a productive discussion. Here are four personality types and some practical tips which will help everyone enjoy the conversation. Discussion Hog The Hog has something to say about almost everything and dominates the discussion! If leaders don’t harness the […]
