EP 46: Supporting Bible Study, Discipleship, and Small Group Leaders

06/01/22 • 10 min

Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast

Today we’re continuing our discipleship series by talking about supporting group leaders.

Bible study, discipleship, and small groups need strong, committed, loving leaders.

As leaders, we need to do everything we can to make certain our group leaders feel supported and loved.

What does that look like?
In this episode I share, Four Key Support Systems for Group Leaders:

Spiritual
Leadership Development
Physical
Emotional

Listen in to hear ideas for supporting your group leaders in each of these four areas.
Quote: Strong leaders create strong groups.
Links from show:
Praying for Your Small Group
Bible Study Leader Kit
Great Discipleship, Bible Study, and Small Group Leaders
Volunteer Appreciation: Great Gifts and Guidance
Women's Ministry Toolbox Facebook Group
Amazon List for Bible Study Box Items (affiliate link)
Related links:
Creating a Schedule for Discipleship, Small Group, and Bible Study Meetings
Dividing Women into Groups for Small Groups and Women's Ministry Events
Discussion Group Guidelines
The Benefits of Bible Study Homework
Collecting and Sharing Prayer Requests in Your Bible Study, Discipleship, or Small Group
Coordinating Childcare for Your Bible Study and Women’s Ministry Events
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Today we’re continuing our discipleship series by talking about supporting group leaders.

Bible study, discipleship, and small groups need strong, committed, loving leaders.

As leaders, we need to do everything we can to make certain our group leaders feel supported and loved.

What does that look like?
In this episode I share, Four Key Support Systems for Group Leaders:

Spiritual
Leadership Development
Physical
Emotional

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EP 45: Women's Ministry Leader Interview with Jerijo Cox

Leaders, my interview with pastor's wife and women's ministry leader Jerijo Cox is packed with encouragement and tips!
Jerijo serves at a larger church in South Carolina. You'll hear about their women's ministry mission statement, team structure, and how God led her into women's ministry.
Don't miss our detailed discussion about their mentoring program and how waiting on God's perfect timing yielded an abundant harvest!
Be sure you share this interview with your other team members so they can be encouraged and inspired too!
Links from show:
Icebreaker Games Masterlist on Women's Ministry Toolbox Website
Women's Ministry Toolbox Facebook Group
Related links:
Where have all the mentors gone?
Mentoring Resources and Programs
What’s the difference between discipleship, Bible studies, and mentoring?
Dividing Women into Groups
Creating a Schedule for Discipleship, Small Group, and Bible Study Meetings
Selecting Discipleship, Mentoring, and Bible Study Materials
Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources:
Sign Up for My Email List
Website
Online Store
Online Training
Facebook Page
Facebook Group
Women’s Ministry Essentials on Amazon

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EP47: Caring for the Needs of Your Bible Study, Discipleship, and Small Group Members

Today we’re continuing our discipleship series by talking about caring for your Bible study, discipleship, and small group members.
Small groups should be a place where group members find comfort and feel cared for.
My favorite small groups have felt like family. They cared for my spiritual, physical, and emotional health. They’ve sent us texts when we’ve walked through a difficult season. They brought meals and sent cards when my dad died. They prayed for us through parenting struggles and physical sickness. They cared about us and for us.
In many churches, small groups or Bible study groups are the first responders to people in need.

We discuss: