The Art of Group Talk: How to Lead Better Conversations with Teenage Guys

by Jeremy Zach, Tom Shefchunas, Brett Talley

Leading a conversation with a small group of teenage guys isn't always easy. Sometimes they talk way too much. Sometimes they don't talk enough. And sometimes you're pretty sure your volunteer training didn't quite prepare you for the sort of things they'd like to talk about. Actually, if you've been a small group leader for at least five minutes, you probably already know what it's like for a small group conversation to totally bomb. So if you've ever looked at your small group of teenage guys and wished you knew what to say, what not to say, when to speak, when to listen, how to make them talk, how to make them stop talking, then this book is for you. The Art of Group Talk helps small group leaders like you have better conversations with teenage guys. Because, as a small group leader, you lead a conversation with them every single week. Conversations about their lives, their dreams, their friends, their imaginary friends, and their definitely-not friends. And sometimes you even manage to lead conversations about faith. This is a book to remind you that your small group conversations (even the ones that don't go exactly as planned) really matter. And that there are a few ways to make your conversations matter even more. With personal insight and practical advice, Jeremy Zach, Tom Shefchunas, and Brett Talley will help you discover helpful tips and strategies for leading conversations with your small group of teenage guys.

158 pages, Paperback

Published August 30, 2018

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book to read if you are starting out as a leader of a small group. Though this is book aimed at helping small group leaders within the context of the church, the advice here can likely be applied to any small group setting (especially those with teenage young men).

[Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Packed with advice that I will be trying out as a first time leader of young men. Our leader of leaders gave the book a huge thumbs up.

[Tim Ogle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource For equipping small group leaders of any age group.

[E. Scott Harvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun read!

[Josh Samarco · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to become a more loving and efficient leader of students you would take the time to read this book. Once finished be sure to thank the authors for putting their time into this gem!

[Rama Adithya · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Daniel Lein · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very practical and useful. Definitely convicted me to communicate more with my students.