Start a SHARE Group – Session Flow for Facilitators

• Greet participants warmly.
• If people don’t know each other, start with quick introductions (name and one light question, e.g., “What stood out to you from today’s event?”).
• Remind everyone: “This is a safe space. What we share here stays here.”

• S – Sharing Honestly
  • Invite each participant to share reflections from the event or study.
  • Example questions:
    • “What spoke to you most from today’s message?”
    • “What part challenged or encouraged you personally?”
• H – Heart Listening
  • Encourage everyone to give full attention when someone is speaking.
  • No interruptions, side conversations, or rushing.
• A – Ask Gently
  • Use open-ended questions if someone wants to go deeper.
  • Example: “Can you tell us more about what that meant for you?”
• R – Respond with Empathy
  • Affirm feelings without trying to fix them.
  • Say things like: “That sounds difficult.” / “Thank you for sharing.”
• E – Encourage in Christ
  • Point each other to God’s promises.
  • End a person’s sharing with a word of hope or a short prayer.

• Invite participants to share one “takeaway” from the discussion.
• Summarize what the group shared (briefly highlight common themes).
• Remind them of the next meeting (if part of a series) or affirm that the group ends here if it’s after a one-time event.

• Pray for the group as a whole and for the key concerns that came up.
• You may also ask volunteers to pray short prayers of thanksgiving or intercession.

• Total session length: 30–45 minutes.
• Be mindful of the time so the group ends well.

• Your role is to guide, not dominate.
• Allow silence—don’t rush people.
• Encourage honesty, but never force anyone to share.
• Protect the group’s safety: no gossip, no judgment.
• End on a hopeful, Christ-centered note.