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2018 Beach Retreat Leader Manual

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HIGH SCHOOL CONDO SMALL<br />

GROUP TIME<br />

This year at High School <strong>Beach</strong> <strong>Retreat</strong>, we have provided<br />

a new tool for you to use to create conversation and see<br />

life change happen in small groups. Each morning, your<br />

small groups will watch a film and teaching by one of our<br />

youth pastors. You will then use the provided discussion<br />

guide to spark conversation. Here is a breakdown of each<br />

element of the discussion guide and how to best use it:<br />

TITLE: Each morning will have a title. This is the main<br />

objective for you to guide your small groups to answer for<br />

themselves.<br />

After the film and teaching, there is a section for you<br />

to ask your students what they thought of the film.<br />

Remember, it is okay to have some awkward silence as<br />

each student is trying to process and build courage to<br />

share. Do not feel rushed to give them answers. There will<br />

also be a spot for you to write down what each student<br />

says. Using the same words that the students used will<br />

help you make great points later on as you discuss.<br />

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: In this section, we<br />

have provided questions for you to ask in regards to the<br />

film and the teaching. We have also provided insight and<br />

direction to help you create discussion.<br />

BIBLICAL TEXT: We have provided the biblical text<br />

that was taught each day for you to use as a reference.<br />

Remember, God has an amazing plan for you and these<br />

students this week during this small group time. Here are<br />

a few critical reminders that will help you all week long:<br />

• You don’t have to reteach a lesson. The<br />

content we have provided does a great job of<br />

teaching the lesson and covering the material.<br />

Your goal is to generate discussion and guide the<br />

conversation.<br />

• Don’t dominate the conversation. In a perfect<br />

small group, you want to talk 10% of the time<br />

and allow the students to talk 90% of the time.<br />

Allowing the students to talk gives them a chance<br />

to process and discover the Truth for themselves<br />

instead of being given the answers.<br />

• Pray. Always open and close each small group<br />

time with prayer. Ask the Lord to show up and<br />

move in a mighty way as you meet and discuss.<br />

• Buy time. You don’t have to have all the answers.<br />

Always buy yourself time and let the students<br />

know you will find an answer for them if the<br />

conversation gets to a place where you don’t<br />

have the answer.<br />

• Listen. Many of our students just need to be<br />

listened to and heard. They are constantly<br />

receiving information. Many of them need help<br />

processing it. Help them process.<br />

We are super excited<br />

about what God is<br />

going to do during<br />

this condo time and<br />

could not do this<br />

without you. Thank<br />

you for your heart<br />

to love students and<br />

serve the Lord.<br />

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