Open the Book: Practical tips for leading Bible study

Bible Study Webinars
Fall 2017
This fall, we will again offer—free of charge—three webinars to train teachers in how to lead a Bible study. Two of our covenant practices involve studying the Bible together, so we want to equip our members to facilitate Bible studies.
 
The series will be called, Open the Book: Practical tips for leading Bible study, based on the text in Nehemiah 8 when Ezra read the Book of the Law to the Isrealites as they returned from exile.  The sessions will be offered on Tuesdays: September 26, October 24 and November 28. 
 
September 26
Don’t Mourn or Weep: Goals and problems, will focus on the goal of Bible study and the role of the leader. It will also cover common problems we encounter in leading groups.

October 24
Listen Closely: Facilitating good discussion, will cover the things you do to lead a discussion well.

November 28
A Unified Purpose: Preparing to lead, will give guidance on how to prepare by doing some background study, develop your theme, and write discussion questions.
 
Download the flyer above for more details.  
​Our presenter will be Keith Slater, a Sunday School teacher and member at West Union Mennonite Church, Parnell, Iowa.  Keith is experienced in teaching Bible study methods and how to interpret the Bible. His work history includes InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and SIL International. With his wife Kate and children Jesse and Elizabeth, he lived in China from 2000 to 2014.