Appendix 4. Best Practices For Group Gatherings

Plan A Regular Place, Time And Leader. The leader should— start on time, not waiting for late arrivals. move the group along, being sensitive to God’s Spirit. encourage everyone to share without forcing it. be a great encourager. avoid dominating the conversation. keep the focus on the women, not herself and her own thoughts. provide time for the group to think and share from their journals. contact absent group members to encourage them. email the group weekly to remind them of the upcoming meeting, and share her excitement. As a group— encourage one another. don’t interrupt the speaker. love one another. don’t try to fix the other members of your group or their problems by giving advice. pray for one another and entrust each other and your problems to God. be honest and vulnerable, but wise in how much detail you share personally. stay in touch with each other between meetings for support and encouragement. come prepared and on time with your study and Bible. share freely and honestly. If Your Group Meets Within A Larger Group In A Church Setting Look for someone gifted in teaching God’s Word to teach a short lesson after the small group discussion. Watch BOW’s short video or con...