Facilitator Resources

If you're leading a group, this page is for you! If you can't find what you need, please reach out.

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Small Group Meeting format:

  • Opening:  Ice breaker question
  • Silence: Spend 3 -5 minutes in Centering Prayer / Silence
  • Read the scripture from the past Sunday.
    • Additional materials could also be used here sometimes
  • Discussion:
    • What struck you?
    • How can you apply it to your life?
    • Use the Reflection Questions written by the preacher.
  • Prayer requests
  • Question on Spiritual Practices: Quick round-robin format: What are you committing to for your own spiritual practice this week? This can be as simple as saying “I will be in worship this week”, or “I’m going to do the daily Bible readings”.
  • Close in prayer

Here is a helpful list of guidelines for group leaders and participants:

  • Frame every gathering in prayer
  • Always include Scripture
  • Commit to honesty and confidentiality
  • Attend faithfully
  • Accept differing points of view
  • Hold one another accountable
  • Pray for one another daily


These resources will help prepare you:

Amplify Media (United Methodist Resources)
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Right Now Media

The Work of the People

Bible Project

Enter the Bible

Center for Action and Contemplation

Contemplative Outreach

Need a new book, resource or study?

  • Online Library
  • Curriculum library – Adult Ministries Office, Main Church Office
  • Need recommendations? Contact Warren Pattison

Online Resources:

Bookstores

Inspiration and Devotion

  • Upper Room Devotional – Daily devotional with scripture from the United Methodist Church
  • Sacred Space – Daily guided prayer from the Irish Jesuits
  • d365 – Daily guided prayer experience from the Episcopal church, Presbyterian Church USA and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship
  • CAC Daily Meditations