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Checklist for Developing a Successful Small Group Meeting

Before you teach through each session, ask yourself:

Have I:

  • Reviewed the material sufficiently so that I can teach it confidently?
  • Reflected on what God is teaching me personally in this area?
  • Prayed for God’s wisdom regarding what I will teach and asked Him for insight into my students’ lives?
  • Identified my small group’s leadership strengths and areas still needing to be addressed?
  • Anticipated any new developments or outcomes that might occur as a result of this lesson?

Am I:

  • Enthusiastic about what I am about to teach?
  • Committed to being as open and honest as I want/expect my students to be?
  • Ready to challenge my students out of their comfort zones to reach the next level?
  • Clear about where I want to lead the group and how this session will help us get
    there?

Are my students:

  • Learning what I want them to learn? Are they “getting” it?
  • In the best setting/environment to learn? (Is the room set up? Is it adequate? Do
    they have the resources they need – pens, paper, etc.?)
  • Growing in the areas of unity and trust regarding the team?
  • Confused about anything from a prior session that I need to address?
  • Excited about becoming all that God wants them to be?