6 Mistakes People Make Leading Small Group Bible Studies

Out of Neutral | Grace Baptist Church · Jun 18, 2025 · 4m

6 Mistakes People Make Leading Small Group Bible Studies Paul Sadler

Have you ever been in a small group discussion that was more awkward than awesome? You look around and see silence, rambling, confusion, and irritation. Maybe you’ve been the one leading and wondered what went wrong. Consider these pitfalls that can make even the best of Bible studies less than they were intended to be.

1. Neglecting to prepare adequately

Jesus taught that “A disciple is not above his teacher” (Matthew 10:24). Over time, the people in a group sense whether a leader is winging it or has done the work to…