1. Communal Discovery Road Map
Curious Learners Seeking Transformation
Ask Questions
Text Discover Choose Specific
Overview Answer Questions Application
“Center” Summary
Gather Clues
leader listens for
communal discovery steps
“center” of
group answers discussion leader highlights
questions (throughout) the “center”
(20-25 min) through summary
leader selects (2-3 min)
6-10 questions
group shares (no time)
clues & leader selects and
questions presents application
(6-8 min) that fits the “center” and
individual study: the characteristics of the
note clues & group
questions (10-15 min)
discussion activity
welcome (5-7 min)
read text
learn context
set ground rules
(8-12 min)
pique group’s curiosity help take good notes on involve whole group listen for themes thematic, not be specific and bold;
group stay questions & clues & repeated ideas chronological consider group application
create comfortable & engaged; facilitate in discussion summary, using
welcoming clear real-time decision: discussion: “what do words of group powerful preaching that
environment instructions select enough but others think?” listen for Holy calls group into response
Leadership challenge
not too many Spirit’s direction choose
questions affirm and recap application save time for response and
periodically branch accountability