Adapted from Resource Magazine
Research shows that the more group members participate in a study, the more they will remember about the study. Bible study leaders are always interested in finding ways to help
their pupils participate in meaningful class discussions. Suggest these ten
ways they can create some conversation:
1. Agree-Disagree.
Make a list of controversial statements on one topic. Have the students tell
whether they agree or disagree with each and why.
2. Brainstorming.
Have the class come up with as many different ideas as it can on one subject
(i.e. ways to increase class attendance).
3. Case Study.
Present your class with a real-life problem they can analyze and suggest
solutions to the situation.
4. Interview.
The class is given a chance to ask questions of a resource person (i.e. a visiting
Bible professor or a missionary).
5. Listening Teams. Small groups listen to a presentation or a song, with a specific
question or issue in mind. Discuss their responses and share major points with
the entire class.
6. Role Play.
Teacher chooses the players, then describes a lively scenario to be acted out
impromptu. Class analyzes the scene.
7. Viewing Teams.
Small groups watch a video or short film with specific questions in mind.
Discussion follows in small groups, then with the full class.
8. Debate. Two
people (or more) discuss opposing views on a given topic (allow advance time
for preparation), while observes and prepares to ask questions and share
comments. To spark discussion, assign specific viewpoints for various class
members to argue.
9. Buzz Groups.
Adults meet in small groups of four to six to briefly discuss a given topic or
set of questions. A group leader reports back to the full class.
10. Art or Picture Study. Display a painting or picture relating to the study
topic and have class members describe the meaning, purpose, or action that the
piece contains.
THINGS YOU MIGHT
BE INTERESTED IN ….
FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL
LEADERSHIP: National Sunday School Directors Seminar (NSSDS), October 26, FBC/Lithia Springs -
http://www.lifeway.com/Event/Leadership-Training-National-Sunday-School-Director-Seminar-2013-Lithia-Springs
FOR SMALL GROUP
MINISTRY: Beginning and Expanding your Small Group Ministry, a FREE seminar with Mark Howell,
October 23, Cross Pointe Church/Duluth – http://www.markhowelllive.com/heres-where-ill-be-this-fall/?utm_source=buffer&utm_campaign=Buffer&utm_content=buffer16e91&utm_medium=facebook
FOR EDUCATION
STAFF: 2014 GBACE Conference: Expanding Your Reach, staying connected in a changing
culture - http://www.gbace.org/
FOR CHURCH
MINISTRY: The Sermon Starts in the Parking Lot by Danny Franks (a Ministry Grid
video) - http://www.ministrygrid.com/training/the-sermon-starts-in-the-parking-lot/#.UlHax6yi_pc
FOR EVANGELISM
TRAINING: Engage: A
Practical Guide to Evangelism - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/engage-a-practical-guide-to-evangelism-member-book-p005560882
FOR MEN’S
MINISTRY: Kingdom Agenda by
Tony Evans - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/kingdom-agenda-living-life-gods-way-leader-kit-P005558791
FOR WOMEN’S
MINISTRY: Sacred Secrets by
Beth Moore - http://www.lifeway.com/n/Product-Family/Sacred-Secrets:-A-Living-Proof-Live-Experience?intcmp=LWMain-Hero2-SacredSecrets-20130805
FOR WOMEN’S MINISTRY: Effective Small Groups for Women by Julie
Woodruff (a Ministry Grid video) - http://www.ministrygrid.com/training/effective-small-groups-for-women/#.UlHaBKyi_pc
FOR FAMILY
MINISTRY: Quantity Time with Kids by Mark Merrill (a Ministry Grid video) - http://www.ministrygrid.com/training/quantity-time-with-kids/#.UlHZpKyi_pc
FOR DISCIPLESHIP:
Grace Unplugged,
a Bible study based on the movie - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/grace-unplugged-the-bible-study-leader-kit-P005558738
FOR DISCIPLESHIP:
Do Over by Ben
Mandrell, a study from Romans - http://www.lifeway.com/n/product-family/bible-studies-for-life-small-group-studies/do-over?intcmp=BSFLSmallGroups-MTX-Text-DoOver-LearnMore-20130717
FOR DISCIPLESHIP:
Honest to God by
Robert Jeffress, real answers to honest questions - http://www.lifeway.com/n/product-family/bible-studies-for-life-small-group-studies/do-over?intcmp=BSFLSmallGroups-MTX-Text-DoOver-LearnMore-20130717
FOR DISCIPLESHIP:
God’s Story, part one
(the Old Testament) - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/the-gospel-project-for-adults-gods-story-part-1-P005582520
FOR DISCIPLESHIP:
God’s Story, part two
(the New Testament) - http://www.lifeway.com/Product/the-gospel-project-for-adults-gods-story-part-2-P005584681
FOR STUDENT
MINISTRY: Center Your Student Ministry on the Gospel by Jason Gaston (a Ministry Grid
training video) - http://www.ministrygrid.com/training/center-your-student-ministry-on-the-gospel/#.UiY11azAHTo
