The purpose of this presentation is to introduce you to sermon-based curriculum as a small group model and provide you with the basic skills and tools you will need to begin implementing this model in your church, regardless of the size of your small group ministry.

1. Sermon-Based
Small Groups
{ 2012 Small Group Conference
Johnston Evangelical Free Church

2.  An introduction to sermon-
based small groups (SBSGs)
 Provide an overview of the
tools to implement SBSGs in
your church (regardless of
size)
Purpose

3.  Unique features of SBSGs
 A simple development process
 Tools & Tips to get you started
 Questions & Answers
Overview

4. Online Resource Page

5. • Grace Church
(1991-2010)
• First Family
Church, Ankeny
(2010-present)
• www.ChrisEller.net
• www.twitter.com/celler
About Me

6. • Grace Church
(1991-2010)
• First Family
Church, Ankeny
(2010-present)
• www.ChrisEller.net
• www.twitter.com/celler
About Me

7. Overview
{ The Roots of SBSGs

9. 1. Value of Coordinated
Curriculum (Synergy)
2. The Momentum of a
Church-wide Campaign
What We Learned

12. THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THIS BOOK
IS
This Simple Suggestion:
THAT EACH CHURCH HAVE A CONGREGATIONAL PLAN
OF BIBLE READING
and
THAT THE PASTOR’s SERMON BE FROM THE PART OF THE
BIBLE READ THE PAST WEEK
Thus connecting
The Pastor’s Preaching with the People’s Bible Reading.
Halley’s Bible Handbook

14. Larry Osborne

15. Growth Group Staff

16. Growth Group Staff

17. Growth Group Staff

18. Growth Group Staff

19. Growth Group Staff

20. Growth Group Staff

21. Lighthouse Staff

23. 1. Increase Educational Impact
2. Pull in the Marginally Interested
3. Reach More People
4. Sharpen the Church-Wide Focus
5. Mainstream New Believers
6. Eliminate Idiot Questions
7. Help with Leadership Recruitment
Seven Advantages

24.  Customizable
 Easy to Implement
 Keeps the Everyone on
the Same Page
 Affordable
My Advantages

25. SmallGroups.com

26. Implementation
{ Bringing SBSGs to Your Church

27. A – Analysis
D – Design
D – Development
I – Implement
E – Evaluate
Instructional Design

28.  Who is my audience (adults, teens,
children?)
 What are my objectives?
 Why are we teaching this series?
 Where are we teaching this series?
 When will we teach this series?
 How will we deliver this series?
Analysis Phase

29.  Specific Objectives
 Project Timeline
 Outline & “Chunk” Series Text
 Determine Instructional Tools (Sermons,
Handouts, PowerPoint, Podcast, Website)
 Create Templates, Graphics, Themes, Etc.
Design Phase

30.  Sermon Preparation
 Create Series Theme Elements /
Promotion
 Create Weekly Curriculum
 Create Online Landing Page
 Create Companion Pieces (e.g. podcast,
email blasts, devotionals, etc.)
Development Phase

31.  Group Leader Training
 Weekly Sermon Delivery
 Weekly Small Group Meetings
 Learner Feedback / Follow Up
 Handouts, Podcasts, Email, Facebook, etc.
Implementation Phase

32.  Group Leader Survey
 Congregational Survey
 Church Leadership Survey
Evaluation Phase

33. Tools & Tips
{ A Walk Through the Process

34. 1. Plan Annually
2. Organize Your Research / Content
3. Develop Curriculum
4. The Weekly Handout
5. Online Landing Page
 Podcast, Blog, Facebook, Etc.
 Sermon Series Online
6. Evaluate Your Results
Overview of Process

35. Plan Annually

36. Plan Annually

37. 1. Plan Annually
2. Organize Your Research / Content
3. Develop Curriculum
4. The Weekly Handout
5. Online Landing Page
 Podcast, Blog, Facebook, Etc.
 Sermon Series Online
6. Evaluate Your Results
Overview of Process

38. Series Mindmap

44. Develop Curriculum

45. Weekly Handout

54. 1. Plan Annually
2. Organize Your Research / Content
3. Develop Curriculum
4. The Weekly Handout
5. Online Landing Page
 Podcast, Blog, Facebook, Etc.
 Sermon Series Online
6. Evaluate Your Results
Overview of Process

55. Online Landing Page

56. Podcast

57. Sermon Audio

58. 1. Plan Annually
2. Organize Your Research / Content
3. Develop Curriculum
4. The Weekly Handout
5. Online Landing Page
 Podcast, Blog, Facebook, Etc.
 Sermon Series Online
6. Evaluate Your Results
Overview of Process

59. Evaluation Form

60. Sermon-Based
Small Groups
{ Questions & Answers