Study Resources

What's Next? | Facilitator Toolkit 

Ministry Descriptions | Become a Facilitator

• Click here to see recommended studies for Fall 2011.

• Click here to see an extensive list of recommended group studies.
  
  
• Use the CORictulator to help find your next study. The CORriculator is a Small Group Leader Resource provided by the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, KS. This online resource helps small group facilitators find suggested curriculum based on the needs of your group.

Facilitator Toolkit

• There's no one secret to success of a small group. But here is a helpful list of guidelines for small-group faciltators and participants:
  • Frame every gathering in prayer.
  • Always include scripture.
  • Commit to honesty and confidentiality
  • Attend faithfully.
  • Accept differing points of view.
  • hold on another accountable.
  • Pray for one another daily.
    
    
• Service Ideas for Small Groups
  
  
• Expectations for Adult Education Facilitators - required
  
  
• Principles for Group Study - required
  
  
• Tips for Facilitating Groups and Classes - required for facilitators
  
  
• Housekeeping Info for all Groups and Classes - required for facilitators
  
  
• Tips for Leading a Group Discussion - helpful when group members lead
  
  
• Making Study Relevant to Adults
  
  
• Ways Adults Talk
  
  
• Hyde Park Campus Map
  
  
• Hyde Park Parking Map

Bookstores

• Cokesbury - Online Bookstore of the United Methodist Church
• Upper Room Bookstore - Focus on Spiritual Growth Resources
  

Inspiration and Devotion

• Upper Room Devotional - Daily devotional with scripture from the United Methodist Church
• Sacred Space - Daily guided prayer from the Irish Jesuits
• Pray-As-You-Go - Daily guided audio prayers from the Irish Jesuits
• d365 - Daily guided prayer experience from the Episcopal church, Presbyterian Church USA and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship

Resources

• Disciple Bible Study links
• Companions in Christ

Want to Move Your "Class" to a "Group"?

• Is your class for ready for their next step to become a Wesley group?
  Visit our group descriptions page to see what would be the best fit for your group.
  
  
• Want to organize a group to take part in a study together?
  Click here for more information.

Ministry Descriptions for Facilitators

Click on descriptions below for details on what the role of a facilitator for a specific type of class or group looks like.

• Sunday School Facilitator
  
  
• Short-Term Study Facilitator
  
  
• Beginnings Facilitator
  
  
• Bible from Scratch Facilitator
  
  
• Disciple Bible Study Facilitator
  
  
• Wesley Group Facilitator
  
  
• Covenant Group Coordinator

How to Become a Facilitator

Do you feel led to be a facilitator of a group or class for adults
at Hyde Park United Methodist?

First, read through the Expectations for Adult Education Facilitators and see what is required.

Second, contact John to set up a time to discuss how you could serve.

You may also want to browse the different ministry descriptions above for more information about specific roles.