GROUP TOOLS

Explore these resources to find a tool that fits your group’s needs. Each title in the list links to a PDF. Just click, download, and print. You can also check out our blog any time for additional tips and tools.

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Best Practices for Your Group

Breaking Small Group “Ice”
Filling the Empty Chair
Group Guidelines
The Inductive Method
Online Group Tips
Praying Together (for facilitators)
Simple Group Prayer Guide (for group members)
Tough Questions Topics and Discovery Process
When You Are the Question Asker

Challenges in Your Group

Challenges of Group Dynamics
Childcare for Your Group
Difficult Cultural Topics
Handling Small Group Crises
Initial Stage of Small Group Development
Monopolizers and Onlookers
Multiplying When No One Wants to Divide
Taming Tangents in Bible Study

Checklists & Formats

Checklist: Group Effectiveness, Formatted 3/Sheet
Checklist: Participants
Q Place Quickstart Guide
Trial Meeting Format Card A (Spiritual Discussion Sample)
Trial Meeting Format Card B (Bible Discussion Sample)

Pathways to Your Group

A Christmas Party . . . About Christmas
Invitation Best Practices
Invitation Samples
Neighborhood Cookouts

Planning for What’s Next

Bringing Closure to Your Group
Group Reflections
Q Place Discussion Resources (by Level)
What Should We Study Next?