sermon-based small groups
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Sermon-Based Small Groups
2012 Small Group Conference
Johnston Evangelical Free Church
Purpose
An introduction to sermon-based small groups (SBSGs)
Provide an overview of the tools to implement SBSGs in your church (regardless of size)
Unique features of SBSGs
A simple development process
Tools & Tips to get you started
Questions & Answers
Overview
Online Resource Page
About Me
• Grace Church (1991-2010)
• First Family Church, Ankeny (2010-present)
• www.ChrisEller.net• www.twitter.com/celler
About Me
• Grace Church (1991-2010)
• First Family Church, Ankeny (2010-present)
• www.ChrisEller.net• www.twitter.com/celler
{ The Roots of SBSGs
Overview
1. Value of Coordinated Curriculum (Synergy)
2. The Momentum of a Church-wide Campaign
What We Learned
THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THIS BOOK
IS
This Simple Suggestion:
THAT EACH CHURCH HAVE A CONGREGATIONAL PLAN OF BIBLE READING
and
THAT THE PASTOR’s SERMON BE FROM THE PART OF THE BIBLE READ THE PAST WEEK
Thus connecting
The Pastor’s Preaching with the People’s Bible Reading.
Halley’s Bible Handbook
Larry Osborne
Growth Group Staff
Growth Group Staff
Growth Group Staff
Growth Group Staff
Growth Group Staff
Growth Group Staff
Lighthouse Staff
1. Increase Educational Impact
2. Pull in the Marginally Interested
3. Reach More People
4. Sharpen the Church-Wide Focus
5. Mainstream New Believers
6. Eliminate Idiot Questions
7. Help with Leadership Recruitment
Seven Advantages
Customizable
Easy to Implement
Keeps the Everyone on the Same Page
Affordable
My Advantages
SmallGroups.com
{ Bringing SBSGs to Your Church
Implementation
A – Analysis
D – Design
D – Development
I – Implement
E – Evaluate
Instructional Design
Who is my audience (adults, teens, children?)
What are my objectives?
Why are we teaching this series?
Where are we teaching this series?
When will we teach this series?
How will we deliver this series?
Analysis Phase
Specific Objectives
Project Timeline
Outline & “Chunk” Series Text
Determine Instructional Tools (Sermons, Handouts, PowerPoint, Podcast, Website)
Create Templates, Graphics, Themes, Etc.
Design Phase
Sermon Preparation
Create Series Theme Elements / Promotion
Create Weekly Curriculum
Create Online Landing Page
Create Companion Pieces (e.g. podcast, email blasts, devotionals, etc.)
Development Phase
Group Leader Training
Weekly Sermon Delivery
Weekly Small Group Meetings
Learner Feedback / Follow Up
Handouts, Podcasts, Email, Facebook, etc.
Implementation Phase
Group Leader Survey
Congregational Survey
Church Leadership Survey
Evaluation Phase
{ A Walk Through the Process
Tools & Tips
1. Plan Annually
2. Organize Your Research / Content
3. Develop Curriculum
4. The Weekly Handout
5. Online Landing Page
Podcast, Blog, Facebook, Etc.
Sermon Series Online
6. Evaluate Your Results
Overview of Process
Plan Annually
Plan Annually
1. Plan Annually
2. Organize Your Research / Content
3. Develop Curriculum
4. The Weekly Handout
5. Online Landing Page
Podcast, Blog, Facebook, Etc.
Sermon Series Online
6. Evaluate Your Results
Overview of Process
Series Mindmap
Develop Curriculum
Weekly Handout
1. Plan Annually
2. Organize Your Research / Content
3. Develop Curriculum
4. The Weekly Handout
5. Online Landing Page
Podcast, Blog, Facebook, Etc.
Sermon Series Online
6. Evaluate Your Results
Overview of Process
Online Landing Page
Podcast
Sermon Audio
1. Plan Annually
2. Organize Your Research / Content
3. Develop Curriculum
4. The Weekly Handout
5. Online Landing Page
Podcast, Blog, Facebook, Etc.
Sermon Series Online
6. Evaluate Your Results
Overview of Process
Evaluation Form
{ Questions & Answers
Sermon-BasedSmall Groups