At 12Stone Church we often get asked, “How do you organize your elementary small groups?” Throughout our services we transition between large group & small groups at various times to discuss the Bible Story and maintain interaction within the groups. We want our small group to be 3D:

DO – This is our hands-on element. Our small groups make discoveries together, they learn truth together. The activities vary from week to week but the value is that they “do” something. It involves active learning.

DISCUSS – This is where we divide our groups 12-15 kids into groups of 3-5 kids to discuss what they did. They talk about ways to apply what they’ve learned. Our small group leaders serve as a facilitator of the discussion.

DEBRIEF – This is often driven from the stage by one of our cast members. We allow small groups to share some of their insight with the larger group. We also debrief by bringing the groups of 3-5 back into their larger group of 15 to share their collective learning.