Practical Ministry SkillsBecoming a Great Listener
This download features practical skills and advice that will help you improve as a listener. It also includes helpful ways to administer those skills in a small-group setting.
Topics: | Communication, Dialogue, Interpersonal skills, Leadership requirements, Listening, Mentoring |
Filters: | Coach, Facilitator, Group Leader, New leader, Train |
Purpose: | Discipleship |
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Date Added: | September 19, 2007 |
If you lead a small group, you want to be effective in helping your members grow closer to each other and closer to God. If you coach small-group leaders, you want to be effective in supporting and equipping them for the task. But all of that can be short-circuited if you neglect the critical step of listening. This download features practical skills and advice that will help you improve as a listener. It also includes helpful ways to administer those skills in a small-group setting.
Listening SkillsPreparing to Listen
Three skills to help you make the most of each conversation
Job 33:31
by Joel Comiskey
Are You Listening?
Spiritual opportunities surround us when we take the time to practice the fine art of listening.
James 1:19
by David Ping
Self Awareness in Listening
Understanding our stereotypes and prejudices can help us hear more accurately.
Luke 7:44-50
by Emma J. Justes
Listening in Groups
Cultivating a Listening Environment
Practical ways to incorporate active and reflective listening in your small group
Proverbs 18:2
by Diana C. Bennett
Listening Leaders
Why being a good listener really starts in your heart.
Acts 14:8-10
by Steven B. Rowe
Focused Mental Attention
Why concentration is vitally important to listening well
Matthew 13:14-15
by Doug Self
Good Questions Show Good Listening
Learn to understand people and help them understand themselves.
Matthew 16:13-16
by Doug Self
What Are You Trying to Say?
A practical chart to help you keep track of body language in your small group
Matthew 6:22
by Pat J. Sikora
Further Exploration
Books and resources to connect small groups and families.
Total number of pages - 15


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