Small Group Material 2/18/26
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Remember our small group rules...
1. No Cross-Talk
Let each person finish sharing without interruption.
Avoid jumping in with your own experience while someone else is speaking. After someone shares, others may respond to what was said, not redirect the conversation to themselves. This creates space for every voice to be heard.
2. Share — Don’t Fix
Our small groups are not counseling or teaching sessions.
We will do our best to refrain from solving one another’s problems or “fixing” each other. The goal is presence, listening, and encouragement — not advice unless it is specifically invited.
3. Stay on Topic
To respect everyone’s time, we will stay focused on the planned content for each week.
If important questions or side conversations come up, we will “park” them (write them down) and revisit them later during a large-group gathering or another appropriate setting. We will save in-depth theological debates or complex doctrinal discussions for large-group environments where church leadership can help guide and steward those conversations.
4. Slow Down and Make Space
Take time to think, ask questions, and wait for responses. Silence is okay. Small groups are not about getting through material quickly but about creating space for connection, reflection, and trust. You are encouraged to share but never forced. Listening is participation.
5. Trust and Accountability
We will guard these groups and hold to confidentiality. Our small group leaders will only be communicating with the pastor about the prayer needs that are communicated in our small groups. We will address anyone who is not being trustworthy and confidential when it comes to the information shared in our small groups.
Remember the Purpose of Small Groups
Small groups exist to build relationship, communication, and spiritual community.
By remembering that this is not a teaching or counseling environment, we help create a safe space where people can share honestly and grow together.
********SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE*********
1. No Cross-Talk
Let each person finish sharing without interruption.
Avoid jumping in with your own experience while someone else is speaking. After someone shares, others may respond to what was said, not redirect the conversation to themselves. This creates space for every voice to be heard.
2. Share — Don’t Fix
Our small groups are not counseling or teaching sessions.
We will do our best to refrain from solving one another’s problems or “fixing” each other. The goal is presence, listening, and encouragement — not advice unless it is specifically invited.
3. Stay on Topic
To respect everyone’s time, we will stay focused on the planned content for each week.
If important questions or side conversations come up, we will “park” them (write them down) and revisit them later during a large-group gathering or another appropriate setting. We will save in-depth theological debates or complex doctrinal discussions for large-group environments where church leadership can help guide and steward those conversations.
4. Slow Down and Make Space
Take time to think, ask questions, and wait for responses. Silence is okay. Small groups are not about getting through material quickly but about creating space for connection, reflection, and trust. You are encouraged to share but never forced. Listening is participation.
5. Trust and Accountability
We will guard these groups and hold to confidentiality. Our small group leaders will only be communicating with the pastor about the prayer needs that are communicated in our small groups. We will address anyone who is not being trustworthy and confidential when it comes to the information shared in our small groups.
Remember the Purpose of Small Groups
Small groups exist to build relationship, communication, and spiritual community.
By remembering that this is not a teaching or counseling environment, we help create a safe space where people can share honestly and grow together.
********SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE*********