The Christian Field Guide Leader's Guide
A complete facilitation guide for group leaders using the Workbook — session plans, discussion questions, and teaching notes.
About This Document
Designed for pastors, small group leaders, discipleship mentors, and teachers, the Leader's Guide provides everything needed to facilitate The Christian Field Guide Workbook in a group setting — with session plans, discussion facilitation tips, and teaching notes.
Leading a group through scripture study requires more than good intentions — it requires preparation, structure, and the wisdom to facilitate honest conversation. The Leader's Guide provides session-by-session plans, suggested discussion questions, facilitation guidance, and teaching notes that help any leader — experienced or new — guide their group with confidence and grace.
Intended to be used alongside the Workbook. Each participant in your group should have their own copy of the Workbook; the leader uses this guide to prepare and facilitate each session.
Further down this page you'll find a Further Reading section — blog posts written by the author on leading small groups, facilitating hard conversations, and teaching world religions in a group setting. New posts are added regularly, so check back often.
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What's Inside
- 67 pages of facilitation content
- Session-by-session plans aligned to the Workbook
- Suggested discussion questions for every unit
- Teaching notes and key points for each session
- Tips for handling difficult or sensitive questions
- Guidance for new and experienced group leaders alike
- Instant PDF download — available immediately after purchase
What's in Version 1.2
Current Version — v1.2
- +Updated to align with Workbook v1.3
- +Revised session plans for improved flow and pacing
- +Expanded discussion questions for every unit
- +New guidance for handling difficult or sensitive questions
- +Improved teaching notes and key points for each session
- +Added closing session guide for wrapping up the series well
- +Minor copy corrections and clarifications throughout
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Further Reading
Leading a group well takes more than a good curriculum. These blog posts, written by the author, go deeper on the skills and situations every small group leader encounters — from facilitating hard questions to teaching world religions with confidence. New posts are added regularly, so check back often.
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