The Apprentice Series Small Group Leader Guide
by Matt Johnson (matt@ApprenticeofJesus.org)
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While each of the books in The Apprentice Series includes a "Small Group Discussion Guide," sometimes discussion guides are not enough, especially if you would like your group to balance thinking and talking with experiential activities. The below Leader Guides have been designed with you in mind, the leader that would like to take a small group through an 8-15 month experience that includes discussion, spiritual practices, retreats, and a host of other content. While adequate on the specifics, the Leader Guides have been written for flexibility as well, allowing you to make use of the elements each week that you find helpful. Below we have also included promotional items for recuriting your group and ideas for what you could do after your study has finished. Get started by reading How to Use the Leader Guides.
Download all the below Leader Guide files (16MB zip file)
Leader Guides
Knowing The Good and Beautiful God: Leader Guide for The Apprentice Series Book One (Opening Retreat or Session 0 and 11 Sessions)
Living The Good and Beautiful Life: Leader Guide for The Apprentice Series Book Two (13 Sessions, Silent Retreat, and Closing Retreat)
Discovering The Good and Beautiful Community: Leader Guide for The Apprentice Series Book Three (10 Sessions and Study Completion Celebration)
Preparing for the Apprentice Series Study
Are You Ready to be an Apprentice?: Commitments and Requirements
Becoming a Group Spiritual Director: Advice for Leading an Apprentice Group
Promotional Items for Recruiting an Apprentice Small Group
- “What is Apprentice?” Fact Sheet
- Letter of Invitation
- One-Page Flyer
- Brochure
- Newsletter Article
- Introductory Video
- Video Testimonials
After the Apprentice Series Study
Certificate of Completion
What Next?: Life After The Apprentice Series
A Fellowship of Apprentices: Leading Meaningful Follow-up Sessions
Additional Resources
The Apprentice Series Glossary