Small Groups

In the past we had small group Bible studies for our students in homes.  The purpose was to use the small group as an avenue of outreach in getting students who may not attend youth group at church to be introduced to the youth ministry/group.  After a couple of years there was almost zero growth and most groups either stayed at the same number and same students.  So the purpose was not getting accomplished so we scrapped our in home small groups.  Was this a permanent action?  Probably not.  But when something is in a rut it is better to pull back and cancel than keep on spinning your wheels in the same rut.

This year we are focusing more on students connecting through their family (table) groups on Sunday night at our weekly youth group meeting.  (We also changed youth group from Wednesday night to Sunday night this year)  So we are having small groups around round tables at youth group.  Students are in the same family group and they have the same adult leader at their table each week investing into their lives.  So we are doing small groups but with a different approach.  They have discussion time, time to play a game together and also some prayer/share time.  

Here is a good blog post for small group leaders (whatever that may look like at your church, Sunday School, in homes, or in groups at youth group) 

One of our high school guys  started a Bible study in his home, not led by an adult but student led and student initiated.  I'm excited to see this happen and look forward to watching this small group and what comes out of it.