How to Facilitate a Small Group Part 1

Just like mass gatherings, small groups come with their own sets of pros and cons.

On one hand, small groups can provide a warm, secure atmosphere for individuals to speak their minds and share burdens that they would not normally voice.

On the other hand, the conversations can become imbalanced, with most of the dialogue coming from one or two members. How can that be prevented, or handled when it does happen?

In this video series, Mister Brown provides tips for facilitating a small group using the LEAD method:

Listen

Everyone

Ask

Discussion

Using these key ideas, the leader can promote a healthy atmosphere within the group and foster healthy discussion while being respectful of each member. It’s not easy to lead a small group, but these videos contain insight into balancing the small group environment that should make leading easier.

Facilitate: to make easier or less difficult; to help move something forward (an action, a process, etc.)

Your job as a small group leader is to facilitate or move the discussion or conversation along.