Leading A Discussion

by David Rudd on Nov 08, 2006

A Guide for Small Group Leaders

A Guide for Small Group Leaders

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Leading A Discussion — Presentation Transcript

Enabling Better Connections

Enabling Better Connections Prepare “good” questions prior to the meeting Explore group member’s opinions, experience, and beliefs

Enabling Better Connections Create a climate of acceptance

Enabling Better Connections Actively listen to each person

Enabling Better Connections Affirm all expressions of opinion from each group member

Enabling Better Connections “ Peel the Onion” with questions One answer is rarely enough. Follow up.

Enabling Better Connections Be careful not to “take sides” in a debate

Enabling Better Connections Allow for humor and “rabbit trails”

Enabling Better Connections Don’t be afraid of silence

Enabling Better Connections Deal with discussion “killers”

Enabling Better Connections Be a facilitator, not an expert

David Rudd , Pastor at Calvary Church yes. photoshop elements (i'm very much an amateur). i think the pic came from sxc.hu 5 years ago

Are you sure you want to Yes No

Tony Osime , Self employed consultant & trainer at Home Office Good one. I am a facilitator so I relate to these suggestions.

Nice title slide - did you do it yourself? 5 years ago