PC 072: 7 tips for writing sermon based small group guides

About this episode

Dylan Dodson shares seven practical tips for writing effective sermon-based small group guides.

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast, brought to you in partnership with Mission Support . Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support . Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again ! HERE ARE THE SEVEN TIPS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE Break it into sections Have the group read the passage outloud + give a brief explanation 2-3 questions per section Mix in some personal questions, questions about the text, application questions Encourage leaders to add questions they want and not worry about getting to all the questions Write it after going over your sermon Send them out before Sunday Get more church tips and advice Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

Topics covered

• sermon writing
• small group guides
• church leadership

Keywords

• church
• group discussion
• bible study

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