Final Exam

What can cause a group to be disconnected?

They have different reasons for being there.
They have different personalities and styles.
They aren’t all equally committed to being there.
All of the above

Why is facilitating connection an important role of the leader?

People will get more enjoyment from the group.
Group members will become friends.
People begin to connect the group’s message with their personal lives.
None of the above.

Which of the following is a feature of a dynamic team?

To be of the same mind
To be united in spirit
To be intent on one purpose
All of the above

Which of the following represents God’s priority?

Faithfulness over productivity
Rest over speed
Availability over a busy schedule
All of the above

What is the main principle of the story regarding the man vacuuming the sanctuary?

Actions of love can be as simple as vacuuming a floor.
God wants us to be humble.
Leaders can make a more powerful impact if they “plug into the Power Source.”
Small group leaders need to work harder to make an impact.

In active listening, you should listen for:

The intended message
Your internal dialogue
Any mistakes the person might make
All of the above

What could be an example of “noise” as a barrier to listening?

Questioning the credibility of the speaker
Physical noise in the room
Personal prejudice against the speaking topic
All of the above

If you embrace your brokenness and share it with the group, the members will lose respect for you.

True
False

What is the result of the leader being a “thermostat” in sharing personal struggles?

Others will open up and do the same.
The discussion will go deeper than surface level.
Everyone will feel uncomfortable.
Both A and B.

An “expressive” person is:

High in assertiveness and people-focused
Low in assertiveness and people-focused
High in assertiveness and task-focused
Low in assertiveness and task-focused

An “amiable” person is:

High in assertiveness and people-focused
Low in assertiveness and people-focused
High in assertiveness and task-focused
Low in assertiveness and task-focused

A “driver” is someone who is:

High in assertiveness and people-focused
Low in assertiveness and people-focused
High in assertiveness and task-focused
Low in assertiveness and task-focused

Emotional intelligence means:

To understand differences in others
To have empathy toward others
To understand yourself in reaction to others
All of the above

Once you have a purpose statement for the group you will:

Select studies that are in keeping with the purpose
Ask everyone to sign it
Alternate between topical studies and expository studies
All of the above

Why is it important for everyone to be involved in writing the purpose statement?

What you help create, you will help see through.
It strengthens the team bond.
No one can complain if they don’t agree with it.
Both A and B.

How many open-ended discussion questions does Deb McCormick recommend?

2–3
4–5
6–7
As many as you have time for

When someone shares a struggle, what should you do?

Acknowledge their feelings.
Ask probing questions.
Offer a solution.
None of the above.

A code of conduct is important to:

Establish trust.
Keep matters said within the group confidential.
Be respectful of others.
All of the above

As a facilitator, your goal is to get your group talking as if you were not there.

True
False

When asked for advice, what should you do?

Ask what the group thinks can be done.
Ask the person what they think can be done.
Offer your advice.
Both A and B

Doing something different is more important than knowing something different.

True
False

What is the most important question(s) to ask your group?

“What did we just learn?”
“So what does this mean?”
“Now what do we do differently?
All of the above

What is the moral of the king’s contest?

He who travels the road best is he who makes the road smoother for those who follow.
It’s better to help solve a problem than complain about it.
Service is about focusing on others rather than ourselves.
It’s better to take your time and do a job well than be the first to finish.

Which of the following is important when you facilitate prayer time?

Do not call on people directly to pray.
Keep prayer requests vague to avoid gossip.
Allow for unspoken requests.
All of the above.

What does people dynamics involve?

Different personalities, experiences, and styles of communication.
The structure of the meeting.
Activities that will engage the group and help them connect.
Prayer and service.

The acrostic SALT stands for:

Sharing, Agreement, Lead, Thoroughness.
Sequence, Advance, Limit, Target.
Scripture, Adoration, Lament, Truth
Sound, Audio Visual, Lighting, Temperature.

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