How to Start a Teen Bible Study Group Outside Church
Begin by scouring the internet for resources., Pray for God to give you wisdom and revelation., Assemble a core group of kids and ask them whether they will invite others from school, sports or extracurricular activities., Be yourself., Incorporate...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Begin by scouring the internet for resources.
Check the resource box below for free teen Bible lessons that can be easily adapted to a small group setting. -
Step 2: Pray for God to give you wisdom and revelation.
If you are reading this then most likely God has placed a desire within your heart to begin this ministry.
You need nothing more; he will supply the rest, if you ask him. , Follow though by welcoming their guests. , Don't try to be cool.
Kids see right through that.
Feel free to tell them you've made mistakes throughout life, but God has given you the grace to repent and stay away from those past behaviors. , Kids just want a place to hang out, and you are going to be infusing the word of God into this mix.
Make it interesting and fun. , If the group is large, meet together at first of each study and then break down into smaller groups (5 or 6 persons for example) with an appointed leader; keep doors between rooms open and walk about quietly, but noticeably supervising, for this discussion to have more focus and participation. , Pray briefly to begin and end meetings.
Let them know you are there for them and want to pray with them and help them when they are unsure of where to turn for ideas about their lives. ,, -
Step 3: Assemble a core group of kids and ask them whether they will invite others from school
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Step 4: sports or extracurricular activities.
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Step 5: Be yourself.
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Step 6: Incorporate Christian music
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Step 7: fun and games related to the Bible.
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Step 8: Allow them a time to talk frankly about their situations in practical Christian life that come up in studying the Bible.
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Step 9: Ask for prayer requests
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Step 10: and testimonies of prayers answered (telling of victories in Christ).
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Step 11: Keep the atmosphere friendly
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Step 12: but focused on Bible study.
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Step 13: Remind them to be involved in a Bible teaching church that has a serious
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Step 14: active youth ministry.
Detailed Guide
Check the resource box below for free teen Bible lessons that can be easily adapted to a small group setting.
If you are reading this then most likely God has placed a desire within your heart to begin this ministry.
You need nothing more; he will supply the rest, if you ask him. , Follow though by welcoming their guests. , Don't try to be cool.
Kids see right through that.
Feel free to tell them you've made mistakes throughout life, but God has given you the grace to repent and stay away from those past behaviors. , Kids just want a place to hang out, and you are going to be infusing the word of God into this mix.
Make it interesting and fun. , If the group is large, meet together at first of each study and then break down into smaller groups (5 or 6 persons for example) with an appointed leader; keep doors between rooms open and walk about quietly, but noticeably supervising, for this discussion to have more focus and participation. , Pray briefly to begin and end meetings.
Let them know you are there for them and want to pray with them and help them when they are unsure of where to turn for ideas about their lives. ,,
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