In our churches and ministries, we can foster good OIA Bible study skills by leading great small group Bible studies. And the best way to grow a small group ministry is to frequently train new apprentices. This page serves as a table of contents to my series of posts on how to train such apprentices. Pick any post that interests you, and you can click through the rest of the series from there.
Overview
4 Reasons to Train a New Bible Study Leader
Choosing Your Apprentice
The First Step for Training a Bible Study Apprentice
How to Train Someone in a Task
Phase #1: I Do, You Watch
Let Them In
Let Them See You Do It
5 Signs They’re Ready to Help
Phase #2: I Do, You Help
4 Ways an Apprentice Can Help With Your Small Group
Why It’s Hard to Delegate Responsibility
Find the Courage to Let Them Try
One Thing You Must Know About Meeting With Your Apprentice
5 Signs They’re Ready to Lead
When to Suspend an Apprentice’s Training
Phase #3: You Do, I Help
Passing the Leadership Baton
How to Help Someone Plan a Bible Study
How to Coach a New Bible Study Leader During the Meeting
How to Give Effective After-The-Fact Feedback to a Trainee
5 Signs They’re Ready to Fly
Phase #4: You Do, I Watch
Give Them Freedom to Fail
The 3 Laws of Launching New Leaders
Keep in Touch
Conclusion
