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MAKING SMALL GROUPS WORK
In this book are eight outstanding messages on reformation. Throughout these readings you will find
opportunities to share stories from your own life. Use them. They will give you a chance to show that
what you are talking about is real and personal, not just something theoretical from Scripture.
To encourage interaction we have included discussion questions to be used at the end of each day’s
reading. These discussion questions are very important in the process of adapting and applying the
lesson to their daily lives. They can be done together as a large group, or you can break down into
smaller groups of 10-15; however, we are suggesting that you break into small, core groups of three to
five persons and get together in these same small groups each night. Please remember that no two small
groups will be the same. Each will have its own dynamic character, reflecting the varying characteristics
of the members. The common thread running through the entire group will be Jesus Christ, and it is in
His name that the group will meet each night of this special week.
Avoid the “Christianese” and theological terms. Stick to language young people will understand. Always
remember: this week and all the discussion will mean nothing to them if they don’t understand what
you are saying.
So what is a Small Group Covenant (SGC)?
A Small Group Covenant it is a set of promises about behavior to help foster a safe environment for
spiritual exploration and provide relational ground rules. It is a very good way to help your groups
affirm and remember their commonality. Creating a covenant together as a group will require that
the members consciously and intentionally commit to growing with each other as Christians and
will help in keeping the group healthy and focused.
Guidelines for creating a small group covenant can be found on the next page. Please feel free to
make as many copies of needed of the sample covenant on page 15.
As you create your small group, keep in mind that churches are different and what may work for
another church may not necessarily work for your church or youth group. Some groups may want to
do a formal covenant that is typed and given to each member to sign and keep. Or you may choose to
do an informal covenant such as a verbal agreement that you review orally when there are new
members.
Global Youth Day
Global Youth Day is set to launch the official week of the Youth Week of Prayer meetings. Ahead of
time, please contact your pastor or conference youth leader to see what projects your church will be
involved in on this day, March 18. After the Global Youth Day event, on the first night of your
meetings, you may want to take some time to discuss or talk about the events that you just
participated in.
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