Beginnings: Longing to Belong is a ten-week study that explores the importance of community in the Christian faith, using fire as its central metaphor. Each session includes a meal, a video presentation, and a small-group discussion. The study can be used as part of the Beginnings series or as a stand-alone program.
This Small-Group Leader's Guide will help you, as a small-group leader, facilitate the group discussion following the weekly video presentation. With background information about the study, suggestions for nurturing a successful small group, and a discussion guide for each of the ten sessions, this book will assist you in offering a transforming experience to the participants in your small group.
Beginnings: Longing to Belong is the third installment in the Beginnings study series, which includes:
-Beginnings: An Introduction to Christian Faith
-Beginnings: The Spiritual Life
-Beginnings: Longing to Belong