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Lessons on Living From David
King David was a man’s man. He fought, loved and lived life to the fullest. Throughout this study you’ll be reminded that God is merciful to those who fear Him--to those who, like David, are people after His own heart.
http://backtothebible.org/index.php/Lessons-on-Living-From-David.html
small groups: Introducing Youself to Parents
This is an example letter that I sent out to parents of my 7th grade small group to introduce myself as their leader and invite their input. Adapt and use.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=290&art_id=128
Discussion Groups: Get-to-Know-You Game
A good game that you can adapt and use to help students in your small group get to know each other. Each student gets a copy and a pencil.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=290&art_id=127
Small Groups: How to Shepherd Your Group
A short article to help people leading small groups to shepherd their group with a shepherding notebook.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=290&art_id=126
Small Groups: How to Lead One for Youth
A "talk-back" group is a 20-minute small group meeting following a big group worship and teaching time. Purposes: shepherding, connecting and applying the message. This paper is handed out and taught to the leaders when they first come on board.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=290&art_id=125
Volunteers: A Job Description of Five Hours Per Week
A job description for small group leaders which asks for 5 hours of shepherding, preparation, etc. per week.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=230&art_id=105
Volunteers: How to Fire Them
A volunteer is ineffective and either won't or can't learn new skills. The youth under her are turning off spiritually. What can you do?
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=230&art_id=83
Volunteers: Evaluation Form
Adapt this form to fit your small group goals and style and use it to evaluate the effectiveness of your teachers and help them sharpen their gifts.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=230&art_id=88
Managing Volunteers: Evaluation
For ongoing development of your small group leaders, evaluation is invaluable. Here's how.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=230&art_id=87
Recruiting Adult Volunteers: Tools for Evaluating Gifts and Abilities
Several tools for evaluating leaders' gifts and abilities are described and evaluated.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=230&art_id=86