Leading Healthy, Growing, Multiplying, Small Groups

Dempsey and Earley’s book focuses on the aspects of leading small group Bible studies. This book is meant to be read over and over again, as readers may get something different out of it every time. The authors note that:If you’re new to small group Bible study leadership, read the whole book straight through and then re-read just one chapter a week. (There are fifty-one chapters.) Work hard on the application of each chapter’s content throughout a calendar year and your group will move toward health, and healthy groups grow and multiply.If you re married, you can read this book aloud to your spouse using one of the routines above and then apply it as a team. For example, read a chapter the night before your group meets.We also recommend that you discuss what you are learning with your small group Bible study coach or pastor, other small group Bible study leaders, and with those you are mentoring as future leaders. Perhaps you could start a discussion group with other small group Bible study leaders and share what the Lord is teaching you. Verbalizing the content of this book increases retention dramatically and turns fleeting ideas into lifelong ministry principles.After discussing the what and the why of small group Bible studies, the authors dive into the how to lead one effectively. The last sections of the book discuss developing, growing, maintaining, and transitioning a healthy small group Bible study. With discussion questions at the end of each chapter, readers are able to reflect on their own thought and with those in a group.