Group Leader Tools

• New Group Leader Orientation Guide – Getting Started
• Preparing for Effective Meetings (includes Understanding and Handling Challenging Group Situations)
• Sharing Group Ownership (roles to give away to share the load)

LOVING GOD

Studying Scripture

• Starter Curriculum List for Groups
• How To Study a Bible Passage
• Online Commentary for Every Book of Bible: Dr. Constables Notes – http://www.soniclight.com/constable/notes.htm
• **to come – more extensive curriculum list**

Worship & Prayer

• Ideas for Group Prayer
• Sharing Communion as a Group

Authenticity & Confession

• Transformation through Self-Examination & Confession (personally and in your group)

LOVING EACH OTHER

Building Relationships

• 10 minute Life Story Questions
• Ideas for Sharing Meals as a Group

Conflict Resolution

• Peacemakers – www.peacemaker.net (go to Resources/Foundational Principles/ Four G’s)

Children in Groups

• Child Care Options and Ideas
• STF Child Care Reimbursement Form

LOVING THOSE IN NEED

For local service opportunities:  http://www.stfchurch.com/missions/