How Do I Lead a Small Group Discussion?

One of the most important parts of leading a small group is guiding the Bible study. The main role of the leader is to ask questions, even when you don't have all the answers. We want to ask three basic kinds of questions as we lead small groups. We want our groups to know what the whole Bible says about any part of life.
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[@jon1914]

This is excellent advice! Thank you for sharing!

[@luyandosepisolinyama281]

Well said! Thank you so much for this, it will be very helpful with leading adult groups and kids groups.

[@frankservant5754]

Excellent video very practical

[@kevinerose]

I'm a Debator but trying to deconstruct and be good. That is my biggest fear about leading a group. I need more patience and to allow other ideas to emerge. But I never debate about what I would term as Man's doctrines such as OSAS, predestination, denominationalisms, or semenarianisms. I don't think it is productive to talk about such things in a Small Group setting.

[@setionos]

- Leading a small group discussion involves facilitating a spiritually impactful conversation during Bible study, primarily through well-crafted questions.
- Effective questions should encourage participants to delve deeper into the scripture, similar to how Jesus used questions to promote critical thinking.
- Three types of questions to guide discussions are: "What does the Bible say?" to examine scripture; "Now what should I believe?" for heart change; and "So what difference should that make in how I live?" for practical application.
- Open-ended questions are preferred, avoiding simple yes or no answers, and it's not necessary to cover every question in the study to maintain discussion flow.
- Handling challenging group dynamics, such as dominators, dodgers, debaters, and drainers, requires strategies like proximity, patience, one-on-one discussions, and referring to higher authority, all while maintaining kindness and compassion as advised in Ephesians 4:32.