The Five Minute Youth Ministry Coach

Small Groups

What to Do When You Don’t Know the Answer

https://youtu.be/DlVG47wZn-c By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor Whether it’s a tricky Bible issue, a hard theological tension, or a deep personal question you’re not sure how to handle — you don’t have to panic.You just need to

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When Your Group Doesn’t Talk

https://youtu.be/zpnNte6z_LA By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor Whether you’ve got a group that’s always quiet, or your usually chatty crew is suddenly flat — let’s talk about how to respond well and keep your group healthy. 1.

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Following Up After Group

https://youtu.be/0LXVUb3O9zc By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor Discipleship doesn’t end when the small group circle breaks up.Some of your most powerful ministry moments won’t happen in group — they’ll happen after. When you follow up with a

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Building Community

https://youtu.be/Nb0SbNKJJdA By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor What makes students stick with your group?It’s probably not your flawless theology or the brilliance of your discussion questions. More often than not, students stay for community — not curriculum.

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Redirecting an Inappropriate Conversation

https://youtu.be/j9wW17iFc70 By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor You’ve probably been there… Your group is flowing. A student shares something. Then another adds on.Suddenly, the conversation takes a left turn. Someone cracks a crude joke.Another starts gossiping about

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Coaxing the Quiet Kid in Your Small Group

https://youtu.be/3xUwAIqk8lU By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor If you’ve led a youth small group for more than 15 minutes, you’ve probably encountered the quiet kid. They sit in group.They listen.They rarely speak. And if you’re a well-meaning

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Managing the Dominant Talker in Your Small Group

https://youtu.be/041xmAuXK9g?feature=shared By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor Every small group has one.That student who’s eager, passionate, and just… won’t stop talking. They mean well. But their enthusiasm can make it hard for anyone else to share —

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Connect, Process, Commit: The Purpose of Small Groups

https://youtu.be/Ef77F3ZQB6s?feature=shared By Jay Holland – Student and Family Ministries Pastor Small groups are more than a discussion circle.They’re more than a hangout with questions and snacks. A well-led small group is one of the most strategic tools for discipleship in

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