How to Start a Bible Study for Teenagers

Small group sessions provide an incredible environment for teenagers to dig into their Bible. If you feel led to start a Bible study for teens, get ready for some ups and downs. But if you have a plan laid out, you'll be able to lead a solid discussion and bring these teens closer to God.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Pray. The first step to starting up a Bible study is to make sure you're doing this for the right reasons. You should pray and ask God to give you wisdom for your group and for Him to bring you the people who need to hear His word.

2. Get support from the youth pastor at your church. This pastor has the most contact with the teenagers in your church. And he can also offer you good advice on what they need to hear and tips on how to best relate to them.

3. Talk to some teenagers and get their feedback. Find out if there's an interest in this type of a group, and what they would like to see.

4. Determine the length of the Bible study. You need to know how frequently you'll meet, how long each meeting will be, and the duration of the Bible study.

5. Find a cool, relaxed setting. Where you meet is just as important as what you talk about, because it can make the teenagers feel more comfortable.

6. Decide what you'll do during the Bible study. Determine a topic and prepare notes for the Bible study. You should be flexible and allow plenty of room for discussion.

7. Enjoy your first meeting. Food is usually a big hit at a Bible study. You might also want to play some fun games so everyone can get to know each other. The more comfortable they feel in the group, the more they'll get out of the study.