Each Bible Study Leader must meet the requirements of this job description.

REQUIRED TRAINING:

1. Each Bible Study Leader must have completed the training requirements for all Women's Ministry Leaders. (Click the "Women's Leader Requirements" accordion tab on the previous link to see the training requirements.)

2. Read the Bible Studies Policies and Procedures Manual

3. Read at least one of the following two books:

• Becoming a Titus 2 Woman by Martha Peace
• Spiritual Mothering: The Titus 2 Model for Women Mentoring Women by Susan Hunt

ADDITIONAL TRAINING:

1. These podcast episodes describe our goals for Women's Bible Studies:

• Saylorville Women's Podcast Episode 30 discussing Community Groups: The discussion these ladies have after a conference put on by Janet is a good example of the depth we'd love to see Bible Study members growing toward.
• Knowing Faith Episode 182 on Biblical Literacy: This discussion elaborates on the need that we have to increase biblical literacy across the membership of the church. Women's Bible Studies are designed to help women grow in greater biblical literacy.

2. This podcast is helpful for Women's Bible Studies leaders:

• Jen Wilkin's Women of the Word podcast (will be 10 episodes)

3. Additional training topics about Bible Studies that you may benefit from include:

• April 2023 training, Meeting Agenda
• Sarah Roe 2022 Annual Training
• Jocelyn Wallace 2018 Annual Summer Training (Meeting Agenda)
• Vanessa Ellen's Session on Counseling Different Generations

The following administrative tools are available for Bible Study Leaders:

• 2016 Approved Book List (to be updated soon)
• Women Bible Study Ministry Goals 2022
• New Bible Study Leaders may submit the Bible Study Leadership Form for pastoral approval.

Starting out strong is essential with each new group. As you receive registrations (via email) from the Women's Bible Study Coordinator please respond within 2-3 days to each new member with the following three pieces of information:

• First of all, members need to know where and when their group is officially meeting. The address of each Bible Study is never shared online for the safety and security of everyone involved.
• Secondly, they need to have instructions about what resources they'll need to buy before their group starts and where they are most likely to be able to find them.
• Thirdly, they need to know you are excited to connect with them and are looking forward to helping them feel comfortable as they join your group.

Spring 2023 Bible Studies:

• Advertising for Spring Bible Studies begins November 21, 2022, at Taste of Christmas.
• Spring Bible Studies begin the week of January 23, 2022.
• Spring Bible Studies end the week of April 24, 2022.

Fall 2023 Bible Studies:

• Advertising for Fall Bible Studies begins July 16, 2023, at the Ice Cream Social.
• Fall Bible Studies begin the week of August 27, 2022.
• Fall Bible Studies end the week of November 18, 2022.