Introduction
Welcome to The Holy Spirit: An Introduction Leader’s Guide!
I’m so glad you’re leading a group through The Holy Spirit: An Introduction course. Sadly,
God’s Spirit is frequently misunderstood, leaving many clueless about who He is and how
He expresses Himself to us. So, remember, this study is only an introduction to God’s Spirit,
and it will equip you and your group with the understanding you need to further cultivate
your relationship with Him.
May the intimate fellowship with the Holy Spirit be with you always!
Sincerely,
John Bevere
About This Guide
Thank you for leading a group through The Holy Spirit: An Introduction course. Before you
begin, there are a few things that we want to share with you.
1. This is a journey. As the leader, you are on the journey with your group. Your
group will have a unique experience, so be sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s leading.
2. Don’t feel like you must have all the answers. You can still lead your group effec-
tively by pointing them to God and the Bible. With that being said, we know that
God will give you what you need to facilitate this course.
3. You are not alone. There’s a support team standing by to help you navigate some of
your group’s specific questions and challenges. Don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s
anything we can do to help. (Our contact information can be found toward the end
of this Leader’s Guide.)
BEF OR E YOU BEGIN!
1. Familiarize: Become acquainted with the course’s content.
2. Equip: Give your group access to the study by sharing your designated login infor-
mation with them.
GRO UP MEETIN GS
The Session Guideline will help you structure each group meeting (see page 4). It contains
two main sections: Prepare and Lead.
In the Prepare portion, you will be encouraged to Reflect and Pause to make space to en-
gage with God about that lesson’s topics.
In the Lead portion, you will find Watch, Discuss, and Take Action steps to help you struc-
ture your activities each time your group meets. Plan for each meeting to last 60–90 min-
utes.
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Here is a sample schedule:
• Group members arrive
• Watch video lesson: 20–25 minutes
• Discussion time: 30–40 minutes
• Take action: 15 minutes
• Close in prayer: 10 minutes
BET WEEN GROU P MEETI N G S
Study: Encourage your group to use The Holy Spirit: An Introduction Course Guide. It will
help them personally apply the truths from each lesson.
Read: Read through the corresponding chapter(s) in The Holy Spirit: An Introduction book.
Your group doesn’t have to read the book to complete the course, but the book will add new
dimensions to the experience. The reading plan is provided below:
Book Chapter Video Session
Chapter 1 Video Session 1: Who Is the Holy Spirit?
Chapter 2 Video Session 2: The Personality of the Holy Spirit
Chapter 3 Video Session 3: Three Levels of Relationships
Chapter 4 Video Session 4: Empowered by the Spirit
Chapter 5 Video Session 5: The Spirit’s Language
Chapter 6 Video Session 6: Q&A
If you have any other questions or if you need support, please contact our Messenger Rela-
tions team at [email protected] or call (800) 648-1477.
Enjoy!
P.S. When you finish The Holy Spirit: An Introduction course, please send us your feedback.
Our goal is to continually improve the course experience. Thank you!
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The Holy Spirit:
An Introduction
SE SSI O N G UI D E L I N E
P REPARE
Reflect
Review the key concepts from the corresponding lesson to prepare your heart and mind to
lead. You can find a list of key concepts from each video session within The Holy Spirit: An
Introduction Course Guide. Take some time to journal through the ideas that resonate with
you.
Pause
Listen to God’s heart for this lesson. Spend time in prayer asking the Lord what He wants
to share with those in your group. Capture what you hear in a journal. Make sure to include
any ideas you have for your group time.
LEAD
Watch
Start by watching the corresponding video session. Suggest that group members take notes
and write down what resonates with them.
Discuss
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Spend some time discussing the video content, covering the key concepts and talking points
you prepared. Ask two or three questions to stir conversation.
Please refer to The Holy Spirit: An Introduction Course Guide for additional discussion ques-
tions.
Take Action
Spend time in your group to review the action steps highlighted in the course guide as Go
with the Wind and, if applicable, spend time within your group meeting to complete the
step. If not applicable, have your group make a plan to follow through on taking action this
week.
Thank you for leading your group through The Holy Spirit: An Introduction course. We would
love for you to share any testimonies that were experienced in your group. You can send them
to our team at [email protected].
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