discussion

An online small group meeting is a different experience compared to a face-to-face small group meeting. Thanks to technology innovations, people can still meet despite limitations with time and space, but it should not be approached exactly the same as an in-person group meeting.

It’s difficult for a conversation to be productive or end well when one or both persons don’t listen; they’re not interested in another view and simply want to drive their agenda regardless of the consequences.

A well-placed follow up question will boost discussion in your group to new levels. It also has the potential to help your group members evaluate their thinking.

While many aspects of facilitating a small group will be transferable to the online interface, I would recommend tweaking the format from a traditional small group discussion.

Your group members may not have fully adjusted to this new virtual environment, but you can have great discussion if you boost discussion. Here are 4 ways to boost discussion in your online group.

3 ideas for dealing with this common issue.

Discussion dominators tend to speak first, with much authority, and sometimes can be so intimidating that others do not participate and instead take a back seat.

This simple small-group discussion method teaches disciples to obey God.