Whether you’re a seasoned Bible study leader or new to the role, leading a group in studying God’s Word can be both challenging and encouraging. Sowable Word: Helping Ordinary People Learn to Lead Bible Studies is a terrific step-by-step guidebook that’ll show you how to lead a Scripture-based study group with confidence.
This book lays out everything you’ll need in a way that’s simple and straightforward. You’ll learn how to plan your group’s discussion and how to create discussion outlines that keep everyone focused on the text without straying off on tangents. You’ll also learn how to observe and interpret the text correctly and how to draw out key points of application.
Additionally, Sowable Word provides specific guidance for generating meaningful questions that compel your group to think deeply about the text’s themes and key teachings and apply them to everyday life. The book is comprehensive and includes instructions for how to structure your time, encourage group engagement, and assess your group’s goal and commitment level.
Even if you’ve been leading Bible studies for a while, Sowable Word will give you beneficial insights from an author who’s been teaching the Bible for nearly twenty years. Like having a coach right beside you, this thoughtful book will help you develop and hone skills as an effective Bible study leader.
Whether you’re preparing for a one-time event, leading a Sunday morning group at your church, or leading a youth ministry or a home Bible study, you’ll be greatly helped by the advice and counsel in Sowable Word.
