LDSG Ses 6

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LeadingDynamicSmallGroups By Rev. Bong Baylon

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Session Six What a Small Group can do for its Members? Discipleship in Small Groups

A Small Group Leader is someone who can… : 

A Small Group Leader is someone who can… GUIDE a collection of individuals to become a real group. MOBILIZE a real group to serve as a ministry team. SPOT and TRAIN new leaders and SEND them out as a team.

How to GUIDE a group : 

How to GUIDE a group Gather the right people to form a group Unite them toward a common purpose Invite them to pursue the journey together Develop them as a group through regular meetings and activities Evaluate and improve the group together as a group

The journey of a Small Group : 

The journey of a Small Group IN THE CONTEXT OF A COMMON MINISTRY ACTIVITY

The Skill of Facilitating : 

The Skill of Facilitating Lead with a clear purpose Empower to participate Aim for consensus Direct the process Fran Rees. How to Lead Work Teams: Facilitation Skills. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer, 1991.

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How are disciples made in and through small groups?

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HOW?

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How people learn LIFE DISCIPLESHIP DISCIPLESHIP DISCIPLESHIP DISCIPLESHIP

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How people learn

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How people learn

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How people learn Creative learners are imaginative. They bring an open mind to new ideas and seek out multiple points of view. They enjoy brainstorming with a group, though they often will listen and observe before sharing their own ideas. They rely on concrete examples to learn, and trust their own hunches and feelings when making decisions.

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How people learn Intellectual learners are organized, logical, and precise. They like to learn from lectures, reading, and contemplation. They find facts, ideas, and information fascinating and preferable to people and emotions. More scientific than artistic, they often like to conduct experiments, but can find it hard to make decisions or to take action on a matter.

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How people learn Practical learners are both thinkers and doers. They learn through experimentation, seeking out new ideas and finding practical applications for them. They can focus intently on a few subjects, preferring technical challenges to interpersonal matters. They are goal-oriented and make decisions easily.

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How people learn Social learners are leaders. They learn best by tackling a problem as a group, relying on their own intuition and information from other people rather than books and lectures. They seek out new experiences, often take risks, and employ hands-on methods to accomplish their goals.

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How we can make disciples Discipleship n. entering into an intentional relationship with someone in order to encourage, equip and empower him/her through God’s word and the Spirit of God so that he/she can live for the glory of God.

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How we can make disciples B U I L D Begin a mentoring relationship with those who are willing. Understand their learning needs as they talk about their life experiences or as you observe them. Instruct them according to their learning style. Love them unconditionally but firmly. Develop them toward spiritual maturity.

Mentoring Principles : 

Mentoring Principles You cannot mentor someone who is not willing to be mentored. You can only invite a person to a mentoring relationship. A mentoring relationship is always two-way, a give and take relationship. Mentoring must have a structure; otherwise it won’t work.

The Redemptive Talk (RT) : 

The Redemptive Talk (RT) Observe their life and ministry. During mentoring time, ask personal but relevant questions. Listen actively to what they’re saying or not saying. Probe deeper to understand their values, beliefs, or convictions. Ask further questions to determine if you understand them correctly.

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Instruct them …according to their learning style

Unconditional but Firm Love : 

Unconditional but Firm Love Expect failures; it’s normal. Help them to succeed. Understand the motives; don’t just focus on the behavior. Lead them to self-awareness. Don’t punish; give them structure. Don’t be afraid to end the relationship if they refuse to be helped.

Spiritual Maturity Unpacked : 

Spiritual Maturity Unpacked Honors God with their lifestyle. Attends to their daily communion with God. Builds their knowledge of God through His word and works. Involves deeply in the family of God. Takes care of one’s family as God does. Serves God together with others.

Group Discussion : 

Group Discussion What new insight have you learned about discipleship today? What are the challenges of using this approach in small groups? What would you do differently from now on based on what you’ve learned?