10 Tips to Strengthen Group Conversations
A good small group leader needs to keep the conversation going. Use these 10 tips to give you ideas on how to keep the discussions moving.
A major element of being a small group leader is facilitating good conversations. In these conversations, people bond as a group, process Scripture, and discuss thoughts and actions. This guide will give you ideas on how to keep discussions moving. Remember, it’s a good idea to change things up occasionally, instead of going around in a circle every time.
These 10 tips include:
- Think, Pair, Share
- Journal Time
- Go Around the Circle
- Choose Next
- I’ll Go First
- Speaking Stick
- Let’s hear from Everybody
- Be Cool with Quiet
- Sticky Notes
- Consider Internal and External Processors
10 Tips to Strengthen_Group Conversations
This resource is part of a free online course in The Ministry Playbook, “Facilitating Great Discussions” which is designed to help new small group leaders see what a life-changing, thriving small group can be. Learn more and take the course here.
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