Checklist for a Successful Small Group Session

By Doug Franklin October 3, 2011

Before you teach through each session, ask yourself:

Have I:

• Reviewed the material sufficiently so that I can teach it confidently?

• Reflected on what God is teaching me personally in this area?

• Prayed for God’s wisdom regarding what I will teach and asked Him for insight into
  my students’ lives?

• Identified my small group’s leadership strengths and areas still needing to be
  addressed?

• Anticipated any new developments or outcomes that might occur as a result of this
  lesson?

Am I:

• Enthusiastic about what I am about to teach?

• Committed to being as open and honest as I want/expect my students to be?

• Ready to challenge my students out of their comfort zones to reach the next level?

• Clear about where I want to lead the group and how this session will help us get
  there?

Are my students:

• Learning what I want them to learn? Are they “getting” it?

• In the best setting/environment) to learn? (Is the room set up? Is it adequate? Do
  they have the resources they need – pens, paper, etc.?)

• Growing in the areas of unity and trust regarding the team?

• Confused about anything from a prior session that I need to address?

• Excited about becoming all that God wants them to be?