![]() Use a Bible study series designed to boost discussion. Tables limit growth, but they can enhance discussion. I would use this one sparingly, because you can get more people in your meeting place if you don’t use tables regularly. Yes, they are “space killers,” and not every meeting place will be able to accommodate them, but placing six to eight people at a table creates a small group, and that creates good conversation. Divide people into groups based on the month of their birthday, hair color, gender, etc.Place one piece of candy on each chair (chocolate, peppermint, and something else) and ask people to group up with people who have the same kind of candy.Place colored index cards on seats prior to people arriving at the right time, have people group up by the color of their index card.Start out your Bible study with people in rows, but when it’s time for discussion, create random groups by dividing people by any number of ways: Find a creative way to divide the group into smaller ones. It also is not nearly as intimidating for people to speak up in a smaller group as it is to speak up in front of 30, 40, or 50+ people. This will allow group members to engage in conversations that you prompt them to have as you lead them to explore the biblical text. If you want to boost discussion, arrange chairs so they are in quads or triads. This is the most time-consuming option you’ll have, and it requires some advanced preparation on your part. If you have a larger group that is used to sitting in rows, but you find yourself needing help when it’s time to get discussion started, try one or more of these tips below, and watch the conversations (or maybe I should say listen to the conversations) take off! 1. ![]() For some group leaders, that may not be the goal of that type of a room arrangement because they tend to be teacher-centric groups that prefer listening to a presentation about the biblical text. If your Bible study meeting place is typically set up with several rows of chairs facing the front of a room, I can recommend several ways to boost discussion. ![]()
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