How to Lead a Great Small Group Meeting: So People Want to Come Back

by Joel Comiskey

This best-selling book has been updated and revised in 2022.Your leaders really can lead small group meetings that cause the members to say ''WOW!'' This book will show your leaders how God during the meeting-structure the meeting so that it flows-spur the group members to participate and share openly-create stimulating questions-listen effectively-and see the details that create a warm, inviting atmosphere for unbelieversDo people expectantly return to your group meetings every week?Do you have fun and experience joy during your meetings?Is everyone participating in discussion and ministry?You can lead a great small group meeting, one that is life-changing and dynamic. Most people don't realize that they can create a God-filled atmosphere because they don't know-how. Now the secret is out. This guide will show you how yourself spiritually to hear God during the meeting-Structure the meeting so it flows-Spur people in the group to participate and share their lives openly-Share your life with others in the group-Create stimulating questions-Listen effectively to discover what is transpiring in others' lives-Encourage and edify group members-Open the group to non-Christians-See the details that create a warm atmosphereBy implementing these time-tested ideas, your group meetings will become the hot item of your members' week. They will go home wanting more and return each week bringing new people with them.

Genres: Christian, Leadership, Nonfiction, Discipleship, Church

167 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 1, 2001

About the author

Joel Comiskey (Ph.D. Fuller Seminary) is a small group coach and consultant and and founder of Joel Comiskey Group. He has served as a missionary with the C&MA in Quito, Ecuador, started a cell-based church in Southern CA, and now coaches pastors in cell group ministry. Joel has written bestselling books on the worldwide cell group movement and teaches as an adjunct professor at Tozer Seminary. Joel and his wife, Celyce, have three daughters and live in Moreno Valley , California.

Reviews

[Tom · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the best book on running a small group that I’ve read. It tackles the practical aspects of running and leading a small group in a complete manner. It also keeps the evangelistic goal of small groups front and center so that the groups don’t forget their why. I’m thinking about turning the chapters into training sessions I could use.

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some really good tips and techniques for things to keep in mind for creating a good small group atmosphere. At times, the sample phrases and questions that are provided feel a bit stiff or forced, and I would probably word things differently, but all in all definitely worth the read for anyone considering starting (or already leading!) a small group.

[Nick · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is easy to read and highly practical. Comiskey fills the pages with interesting and often funny sidebars. Though I have been in several "cell" groups (now often called "Life groups")in my time, if found my useful tips for leading discussions and steering clear of stagnation within the group. Recommended!

[Scott Hayden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful. Practical and biblically grounded. He doesn't go into theology much, but where he does refer to it, he is sound.

Wish I'd read it a few years ago when I started leading small groups. I'll definitely be coming back to this regularly for advice and tips.

[Byron Flores · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sencillo pero con buenos pasos para ser efectivos en los grupos de casa