Becoming a Listening Group Leader
The Leader’s Role
As a BLG Leader, your role is to facilitate a meaningful dialogue centered on Scripture, in an online "zoom- like" setting, while fostering an atmosphere of trust, encouragement, and spiritual growth. Here are key aspects of effective group leadership:
- Create a Welcoming Environment: Begin each session with prayer, acknowledging God’s plan for your time together. Welcome new participants and set a tone of warmth and inclusivity.
- Encourage Participation: Use affirming language to acknowledge contributions. If there is silence, be patient and allow time for reflection. Call on participants gently to foster engagement.
- Maintain Focus: Guide discussions to stay centered on the Scripture passage. Redirect conversations when necessary, ensuring the group remains focused on the Scripture.
- Foster Accountability: Encourage participants to consider how they can apply the Scripture to their lives. During follow-up sessions, revisit previous discussions to check in on their progress.
- Model Vulnerability: Share your own struggles and victories to demonstrate authenticity. This helps create a culture of openness and trust within the group.
The BLG Process centers on simplicity and accessibility, making it easy for everyone to participate and engage with Scripture.
Each session follows a straightforward format:
Read Scripture Together:
A passage of 5-9 verses is selected for the group to focus on during the session.
Break the Passage into Discussion Points:
Leaders and participants will read the passage aloud for everyone to hear. Then ask the following questions to help participants delve deeper into the meaning of the Scripture and its application to their lives.
Ask Three Core Questions:
- What words did you hear?
- What impact does this have on you?
- What will you do differently?
These questions create a structured yet open-ended discussion, encouraging participants to reflect on God’s Word and share insights in a safe and supportive environment.
To maintain a positive and impactful experience, group meetings will follow these essential guidelines:
- Confidentiality: Treat all shared comments as private and confidential.
- Respect: Show respect to all participants and their contributions.
- Celebrate: After each person shares, thank them for sharing.
- Focus: Avoid discussing politics or social issues; the focus is on God’s Word and its application to our lives.
- Optional Sharing: While sharing personal experiences is encouraged, it’s not required. Participants should feel comfortable engaging at their own pace.
Group Leader Training
Leader Training: A Blend of In-Person and Online Sessions Our leader training program combines the best of in-person and online learning to prepare you for success. You’ll receive practical tools, guidance, and spiritual enrichment through:
- Workshops and Webinars: Interactive sessions led by experienced facilitators.
- Hands-On Practice: Opportunities to lead mock discussions and receive feedback.
- Leadership Development: Quarterly growth workshops to strengthen your skills.
- Support and Mentorship: Access to ongoing support from pastors and mentors.
- Join an existing group: After your training you will be able to join an existing group while you wait for your group to launch.
Group Leader Training
Purpose The Bible Listening Group (BLG) Leader training is designed to equip you to guide others in studying God’s Word that will align their lives with His will through faith in Christ Jesus. BLGs provide a safe, encouraging space where participants can engage deeply with Scripture and grow in their relationship with God and one another.
As a leader, you have the unique opportunity to foster meaningful conversations, nurture spiritual growth, and make a lasting impact on those seeking to know Christ better.
Why Lead an Online BLG?
Many people in today’s world are searching for community and purpose. In the U.S., countless individuals who have left the church or have never been part of a Christian community turn to online spaces for connection. Social media often falls short, leaving them feeling isolated or unfulfilled. BLGs fill this void by offering authentic, Scripture-centered fellowship in an online method at a time that fits your schedule..
Many people in today’s world are searching for community and purpose. In the U.S., countless individuals who have left the church or have never been part of a Christian community turn to online spaces for connection. Social media often falls short, leaving them feeling isolated or unfulfilled. BLGs fill this void by offering authentic, Scripture-centered fellowship in an online method at a time that fits your schedule..
For Christians, even those who have been believers for years, a deeper engagement with the Bible is often needed to mature in faith. God has commanded us to go and make disciples. Leading a Bible Listening Group is making disciples! The process of consistent Scripture engagement and facilitating group discussions fosters your personal spiritual growth and strengthens your leadership skills.
As a BLG leader, you’ll witness life-changing moments as participants encounter God’s Word, understand its meaning, and apply it to their lives. Your role will help bring light and hope into their lives, encouraging them to become disciples that will impact their world for Christ.
Take the Next Step
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Listening Leader Training
Purpose The Bible Listening Group (BLG) leader training is designed to equip you to guide others in studying God’s Word that will align their lives with His will through faith in Christ Jesus. BLGs provide a safe, encouraging space where participants can engage deeply with Scripture and grow in their relationship with God and one another. As a leader, you have the unique opportunity to foster meaningful conversations, nurture spiritual growth, and make a lasting impact on those seeking to know Christ better.Why Lead an Online BLG? Many people in today’s world are searching for community and purpose. In the U.S., countless individuals who have left the church or never been part of one turn to online spaces for connection. Social media often falls short, leaving them feeling isolated or unfulfilled. BLGs fill this void by offering authentic, Scripture-centered fellowship that transforms lives.For Christians, even those who have been believers for years, a deeper engagement with the Bible is often needed to mature in faith. Leading a BLG not only helps others grow but also profoundly impacts the leader. The process of consistent Scripture engagement and facilitating group discussions fosters personal spiritual growth and strengthens leadership skills, both at home and in the workplace.
As a BLG leader, you’ll witness life-changing moments as participants encounter God’s Word, understand its meaning, and apply it to their lives. Your role will help bring light and hope into their lives, encouraging them to become disciples who impact their world for Christ.The BLG Process Our process centers on simplicity and accessibility, making it easy for everyone to participate and engage with Scripture. Each session follows a straightforward format:
- Read Scripture Together: A passage of 3-5 verses is selected for the group to focus on during the session. Leaders will read or play the passage aloud for everyone to hear.
- Break the Passage into Discussion Points: Each passage is divided into 3-5 key discussion points. These points help participants delve deeper into the meaning of the Scripture and its application to their lives.
- Ask Three Core Questions:
- What words did you hear?
- What does it mean to you?
- What will you do differently?
- Confidentiality: Treat all shared comments as private and confidential.
- Respect: Show respect to all participants and their contributions.
- Focus: Avoid discussing politics or social issues; the focus is on God’s Word and its application to our lives.
- Optional Sharing: While sharing personal experiences is encouraged, it’s not required. Participants should feel comfortable engaging at their own pace.
- Create a Welcoming Environment: Begin each session with prayer, acknowledging God’s plan for your time together. Welcome new participants and set a tone of warmth and inclusivity.
- Encourage Participation: Use affirming language to acknowledge contributions. If there is silence, be patient and allow time for reflection. Call on participants gently to foster engagement.
- Maintain Focus: Guide discussions to stay centered on the Scripture passage. Redirect conversations when necessary, ensuring the group remains focused on spiritual growth.
- Foster Accountability: Encourage participants to consider how they can apply the Scripture to their lives. During follow-up sessions, revisit previous discussions to check in on their progress.
- Model Vulnerability: Share your own struggles and victories to demonstrate authenticity. This helps create a culture of openness and trust within the group.
- Highlight “Do not be anxious about anything” as a key discussion point and ask participants what causes them anxiety and how they’ve found peace in God.
- Discuss “With thanksgiving, present your requests to God” and explore the role of gratitude in prayer.
- Reflect on “The peace of God, which transcends all understanding” and how it has been experienced in their lives.
Leader Training: A Blend of In-Person and Online Sessions Our leader training program combines the best of in-person and online learning to prepare you for success. You’ll receive practical tools, guidance, and spiritual enrichment through:
- Workshops and Webinars: Interactive sessions led by experienced facilitators.
- Hands-On Practice: Opportunities to lead mock discussions and receive feedback.
- Leadership Development: Quarterly growth workshops to strengthen your skills.
- Support and Mentorship: Access to ongoing support from pastors and mentors.
- Join an existing group: After your training you will be able to join an existing group while you wait for your group to launch.
Take the Next Step Are you ready to lead and grow in faith alongside others? Join our Bible Listening Group leader training program and become part of a global movement that’s changing lives one Scripture passage at a time. Together, let’s bring God’s Word to a world hungry for hope and truth.