Do you remember high school speech class? Talk about awkward. If the person giving the speech was uncomfortable, then the whole room was uncomfortable. If the person upfront was confident, then that put everyone at ease. The atmosphere of your Community Group Bible study can be adjusted just as easily as a person changes a thermostat. It is critically important to your group that you lead from the front and that you lead well. Here are some helpful reminders that will make that experience enjoyable for all.
Eyes - Make and keep good eye contact. Don’t read the announcements…talk to your people. Try to visually connect with every person in the room while you are at the front. And if you smile, they will smile back. Try it. And use the whiteboard
Ears - Speak a little louder than you would normally speak in a conversation. Talk to the person sitting at the back and you’ll be fine.
Hearts - You are not just making announcements; you are connecting with the people you love. If you can connect with their hearts then you will connect in all other areas. Refer to individuals by name; catch the group up on something good that has taken place in the life of your Community Group. Brag on the generosity and care that is taking place. Inspire your people to greater expressions of living life on mission.
