Discipleship Resources

If you don’t already have non-Christian friends. Use this tool to target a people group on campus.
Use this tool to pray for and discern the openness of your friends.
It’s important to provide a judgement-free atmosphere where non-believers feel at ease asking questions.
Don’t be afraid to go off topic, let your friends’ curiosity drive the discussion.
You don’t have to have the answers to all their questions. Say something like, “That’s a great question, can I take time to study and maybe we can talk about it next week?”
Don’t forget to regularly extend the invitation to follow Christ.
List of discussion questions for the Gospel of John.

Ice Breaker Ideas: 2 Truths and a Lie, Fishbowl, Mafia, Jenga with questions, Uno (can be spicy), Ask a silly question like, “Do you bunch or fold your toilet paper?”
Know where your “children” are spiritually so you can adapt to what they need and help them learn (try to have a gospel appointment with each person in your small group).
Gospel Appointment Lesson
Make sure everyone has a Bible or Bible app.
You are a discussion facilitator, less of a teacher.
Direct the conversation back to the main point of the passage if you get off topic.
Have a group message for your group. Frequently remind about meetings. You can also use this group for conversations throughout the week to stay connected.
Spend time with them outside of Bible study.
Ask others to pray for your group.
Take attendance every week so you know who is coming.

Printed copies of these resources (and more) can be found in the room behind the map at the BSU.