Leading Small Groups

If you are leading a Small Group for the first time, here are a few tips to help!

  • Remember to keep your questions open ended (avoid yes or no questions).
  • Silence is okay in a small group. Sometimes the youth need time to think and process before answering.
  • As the leader of the small group, avoid talking too much. This is a time for the youth to process their thoughts. If they have questions or need mentoring, give a shorter answer and let them know you can talk more together after the small group.
  • The Small Group questions are meant to be a springboard for you to ask further questions and facilitate conversation among your group. Feel free to ask follow-up questions as they process. You can ask even more specific questions from the keynote content. 

For the Small Group Questions click the “Small Group Questions” icon on the main menu.