Smile and be friendly.
People won’t remember what you say, but they will remember how you make them feel!
Group Leader Tip #2
This teaching maxim sits on a plaque on my desk:
Tell me and I forget.Teach me and I remember.Involve me and I learn.
This saying is attributed to Ben Franklin but he likely borrowed it from an ancient Chinese saying. Whatever the case, it is so true! It is NOT your main job as group leader to “tell” or “teach” folks the things you know. It is your job to “involve” people.
Our No-Prep lessons are geared towards “involving” people. Each lesson has 12 to 15 probative questions to get the participation going. Just get people involved and they will naturally learn!
Group Leader Tip #1
The most important thing you can do as a group leader is to FINISH ON TIME. Nothing respects people more than honoring your end time. My own personal rule of thumb is to NEVER run more than 4 minutes over.
Our No-Prep Bible Studies help you FINISH ON TIME. They average only about 1200 words and around 13 questions. Just make sure you start on time, say “let’s keep going” a few times during the lesson, and finish fast if you need to.
Give the lessons 45 minutes and it will work fabulously.
Remember, rule #1 is FINISH ON TIME!