Comments on: How to Launch Your Next Bible Study Session

By: Jodie

Jodie — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 13:04:46 +0000

Pray over each study and woman, learn to take notes and journal and always trust god to move through the lesson and each individual.

By: Jane Murphy

Jane Murphy — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 19:37:49 +0000

Be prepared! Pray over each lesson as you study and prepare in advance.

By: Tomesia McNeil

Tomesia McNeil — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:47:47 +0000

So many great tips on here! My tip for a leader is come prepared and expecting to bless some one. Be intentional with this time. It is easy to be in a habit of meeting that it may be a “chore”. Come with a prepared heart.

By: Michelle Drake Radcliff

Michelle Drake Radcliff — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:44:33 +0000

Learn to ask good questions and listen for what they actually aren’t saying. Define definitions to make sure everyone is on the same page.

By: Anjanette

Anjanette — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 17:20:35 +0000

Bathe it all in prayer!!!
Have women specifically assigned to greeting and finding the women who look lonely or nervous and initiate with them!
Stay focused on God’s Word!!
Finally, in the fall, we always stop right before Thanksgiving; in the spring, we stop at the beginning of May. It helps us maintain attendance.

By: Charlotte Shelley

Charlotte Shelley — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:48:12 +0000

Always start on time so you can end on time. Many ladies either have to get home to families or have to work early in the morning. Including me.

By: Jeanette York

Jeanette York — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 14:53:49 +0000

When we started Bible study groups last year, we began each session with one woman sharing a high-flyover testimony of how she came to faith in Christ. The woman always volunteered and no one was forced. I asked who wanted to share the at the next meeting, and they had time to pray and prepare. After that, I asked about favorite hymns and why, encouraging Bible verses from the two weeks prior, etc. The women in the group really grew in relationship with each other and had a greater understanding of one another.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 14:16:06 +0000

Always have a child care option so single parents and those with different schedules can attend! Snacks too…helps with comfort and conversation.

By: Lisa Karlsson

Lisa Karlsson — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 13:53:27 +0000

Staying connected through prayer. We pass around a single piece of paper each week and ask the ladies to put their name and one prayer request. Then we redistribute through the group. We ask that at a certain time each day they take time to pray for the lady and their prayer request.

By: Rochelle Whitney

Rochelle Whitney — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 18:51:59 +0000

We always have a getting to know you type icebreaker or two for the first week. This helps newbies feel relaxed. I have more seasoned study attendees find and sit with new faces to help them feel welcomed too.
Lastly, we always go over expectations the first week. Like please try and complete homework but still come even if you didnt get a chance to! And a friendly reminder not to gossip. Prayer requests and group discussions NEVER leave the room we are in to help all ladies feel comfortable sharing