Small Group Leadership As Spiritual Direction (Teacher’s Guide)

SECTION 1: Small Groups: Coming Together For Relationship
Chapter 1 Soul Hunger
Chapter 2 Christian Community
Chapter 3 Today’s Small Groups
Chapter 4 Small Groups And Spiritual Needs
Chapter 5 Small Group Dynamics
SECTION 2: Spiritual Direction: Reviving The Ancient Art
Interlude 1 A Tale Of Spiritual Direction
Chapter 6 The Challenges Of Spiritual Direction
Chapter 7 Spiritual Direction In Practice
Chapter 8 Spiritual Direction Versus Counseling
Chapter 9 Cross-Cultural Concerns And Direction
Interlude 2 A Tale Of Direction Concluded
SECTION 3: Direction As A Small Group Leadership Style
Chapter 10 The Bridge To Postmodernism
Chapter 11 Small Group Issues
SECTION 4: New Models For A New Era
Chapter 12The Story-Centered Group
Chapter 13 The Text-Centered Group
Chapter 14The Prayer-Centered Group

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Don’t just LEAD a small group, DIRECT it. Members of your small group look to you for answers. They bring their raw questions and intimate needs to you, looking for wisdom and understanding. How can you encourage your group to consider the Holy Spirit’s voice?”Spiritual direction is an ancient art of being with another person in relationship with God,” writes author Heather Webb. This time-tested practice requires that you remain attentive and open to divine interactions you might otherwise miss. Field-tested through the author’s years of experience, Small Group Leadership as Spiritual Direction will help you:- Avoid common small-group pitfalls- Take on difficult questions- Speak God’s words into others’ lives- Deepen your group’s desire for GodThe exciting discipline of spiritual direction allows you to create a space in which the Holy Spirit can move among your group. As you begin to discern Christ’s call in the lives of others, you will see your ministry with a new perspective and uncover new ways to direct your group, not just lead it.