{"id":292535,"date":"2024-08-28T18:40:48","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T22:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/?post_type=art-of-marriage&#038;p=292535"},"modified":"2024-11-11T11:14:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T16:14:31","slug":"small-group-marriage-study","status":"publish","type":"art-of-marriage","link":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/art-of-marriage\/small-group-marriage-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Small Group Marriage Study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5181c884 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-ce38c172\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Plan Your Small-Group Bible Study<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a28a13a2 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-6aa9d7a2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-16a13aeb\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Six-Week Bible Study<\/h1><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Art of Marriage video event is also available in a six-week small-group Bible study format. Perfect for Sunday school groups, home Bible study groups, or other small-group Bible study settings, participants watch the video sessions in the weekly group meetings and engage in group discussion. Then on weekly date nights, couples discuss and apply what they learned. The accompanying workbook features teaching highlights and articles as well as the group discussion questions, the date night discussion questions for couples, and date night ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A key distinction of the small-group Bible study series is the group aspect. Whereas The Art of Marriage video event is designed for a more personal experience between a husband and wife, the small-group Bible study series is less intimate and does not include the couple\u2019s projects found in the video event. A second distinction is video sessions in the small-group series are shorter\u2014from 21 to 27 minutes each\u2014allowing for a group meeting time of about 60 to 90 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-71db6b62\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Topics addressed in the small-group series are the same as in the video event:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Love Happens: God\u2019s Purpose and Plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Love Fades: Overcoming Isolation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Love Dances: Fulfilling Our Responsibilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Love Interrupted: Communication and Conflict<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Love Sizzles: Experiencing Real Intimacy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Love Always: Leaving a Lasting Legacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-50874a8d\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">To host the small-group series you\u2019ll need a&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.familylife.com\/product\/art-of-marriage-kit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leader kit<\/a><\/strong>, which includes:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One DVD with the six video sessions and a promotional video.&nbsp;<em>Additional promotion tools are found in the column on the right.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Leader Guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/shop.familylife.com\/product\/art-of-marriage-workbook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Couple\u2019s Set<\/a>&nbsp;for the host and spouse. Couples attending the small-group Bible study will need their own couple\u2019s set as well.Study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-05bc0b8e\"><div class=\"uagb-separator-spacing-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-98ac1b1d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-a41fafc9\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-a30f2c0f wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.familylife.com\/product\/art-of-marriage-kit\/?_ga=2.72452887.500316310.1724071174-1415892722.1715604551&amp;_gl=1*1uaowzl*_gcl_au*Mjg5MTA2Mjc1LjE3MjM0NTUwOTY.*_ga*MTQxNTg5MjcyMi4xNzE1NjA0NTUx*_ga_85G8JM3S5D*MTcyNDg3OTQ4NC4yMDguMS4xNzI0ODgxNTQ1LjYwLjAuMzgwMjc0OTE3\" target=\"_blank\" 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Feel free to call us at&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:18003586329\">800-358-6329<\/a>&nbsp;(8 am \u2013 5 pm CST) or email us at&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"mailto:ministryadvisor@familylife.com\">MinistryAdvisor@familylife.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-d7e0950a\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-f81943de\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Promoting Your Small Group<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-5183bc00\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Below is a list of possible ways you can promote the series through your church and encourage others to join a marriage study for small groups:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Distribute flyers in Sunday school classes or small groups.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Put up posters in well-traveled areas, such as hallways, classrooms, restrooms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show a promotional video in a worship service and in couple\u2019s Sunday school classes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request an announcement on the church\u2019s website, in newsletters, and in the worship service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send an email to members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place a banner ad on your church\u2019s website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your church\u2019s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask your pastor to \u201cendorse\u201d the series and encourage couples to attend a small-group bible study. A personal word from your pastor will be a powerful incentive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite couples in a one-on-one conversation. The best invitation is a personal contact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up an information table in the church lobby before and after services. Show a promotional video, distribute information, and register couples.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-a3f70e79\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\">If you are hosting the series in your own home, you can:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Send an email or text to your local contact list.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personally invite couples in your neighborhood, in your circle of friends, and through your job.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Send an invitation through Facebook to your Facebook friends and ask them to forward it to their friends as well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e54bad88\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Web Banners<\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/artofmarriage.s3.amazonaws.com\/AOM_web-banners.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download our web banners<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>and use them on your church\u2019s website, in emails sent to prospective attendees, in ads purchased online, or on your own blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Promotional Video<\/strong><br>Show the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fr3r9RcvYm0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>small-group series promotional video<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;in a worship service or adult Sunday school class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-ca4f84a7\"><p class=\"uagb-heading-text\"><strong>Promotional Downloads<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artofmarriage.s3.amazonaws.com\/aom_brochure_19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brochure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Posters\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/additional-pdfs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/AOM_poster-11x17.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One color, 11\u00d717<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/additional-pdfs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/AOM-poster-large-writable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full color, 11\u00d717<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/additional-pdfs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/AOM-poster-small-writable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full color, 8.5\u00d711<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artofmarriage.s3.amazonaws.com\/AOM_2019-flyer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Flyer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artofmarriage.s3.amazonaws.com\/fall-in-love-invitation.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Save the Date cards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/additional-pdfs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com\/AOM-bulletin-inserts-writable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bulletin Inserts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/08\/AOM_Church-Service-Promotional-Slides.pptx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Church Service Promotional Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plan Your Small-Group Bible Study Six-Week Bible Study The Art of Marriage video event<a class=\"d-block py-2 read-more color-cyan small\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/art-of-marriage\/small-group-marriage-study\/\" title=\"Read more: Small Group Marriage Study\" >Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50675,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"Host a Small-Group Marriage Bible Study | Grow Together in Love","_seopress_titles_desc":"Enrich your marriage with our small-group Bible study series. 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