Within the Small Group tab, you will find both training resources for small group leaders and resources for group study. The resources for group study include a leader’s guide and a study guide. The study guide is intended to be copied for each member of the small group. All Small Group resources are arranged alphabetically by title and have two potential downloads: The A4 Edition and the 8 ½ X11 Edition.
Small Group Leaders Training - This course, "Small Group Leader Training" by Bill Scheidler, is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to effectively lead small groups within a church setting. It covers topics such as pastoral care, discipleship, building relationships, evangelism, and leadership development, emphasizing the role of small groups in fostering spiritual growth and community engagement.
Cultivating Friendships - This course, Cultivating Friendship by Bill Scheidler, is a small group study designed to help participants understand, develop, and maintain meaningful friendships from a biblical perspective. It explores the nature of friendship, its purpose, biblical principles, the process of forming and sustaining friendships, and the role of accountability in deep relationships.
Walking in Forgiveness - The Walking in Forgiveness course by Bill Scheidler is a small group study designed to guide participants through the biblical principles of forgiveness. It covers receiving God's forgiveness, forgiving others, and forgiving oneself, emphasizing the importance of letting go of bitterness, embracing God's grace, and walking in the freedom that forgiveness brings.