How to Manage Communication in "Small Group Bible Studies"

3 levels of Communication in small groups
1. Information level
2. Opinions level
3. Feelings level

(a good leader can take the group to the 3rd level, however, don’t move too quickly or too slowly; moving too quickly will create an awkward transition and moving too slowly may get boring)

How to Transition your group from communication level 1-3
Structure your time together according to the levels of Communication

For example:

6:15-6:30 Social Time (games, eating, stories) *information level
6:30-7:00 Study Time (Reading Scripture/book, questions etc.) *Opinions level/Feelings
7:00-7:10 Prayer/deep application/sharing *Feelings level
7:10- 7:30 Social Time (games, eating, stories) *Information level

(Never Close a group at the feeling level! transition back to information level by slowly transitioning through a story or candy/food.


Using Ice Breakers for different levels of Communication

Social
How was school this week?
What was the most exciting thing you did this week?
What did you do this weekend?

Opinions
Who is your hero and why?
What is your favorite way to spend your time?
You might be surprised that I ______________

Feelings
What is your greatest fear about death?
What is your greatest regret?
How has God been working in your life?
What do your worry too much about?