Recommended Resources

Following are a series of carefully selected resources that provide perspectives and experiences of various authors, most having military experience. These articles and podcasts are intended to stimulate further thinking and reflective application for individuals or to act as the basis of discussion in small groups.

Tips for new group leaders

For those who have never led a small group, the prospect of starting such an endeavor might appear daunting and overwhelming given the busy lifestyle of those in the military. Here are tips for the new leader to consider both before and after his or her first meeting.

Personal Bible study preparation for the leader

Small groups and Bible study may take place in a variety of settings, from foxholes to comfortable homes. Only one book is essential to the study—the Bible.

Leading Effective Small Groups

The role of the OCF small group, the dynamics involved, and how to lead one at your installation.

Is God calling you to lead a small group?

We reached out to two OCF small group leaders, LTC Tom Matelski, USA, and Lt Col Jim Wamhoff, USAF, and asked them to share their insights on starting and effectively leading a small group.

How to handle 5 personalities often found in small groups

People rarely intentionally derail group discussions, but there are five personalities frequently found in small groups that can ruin group interaction unless the leader can handle them smoothly.

First Bible Studies

A scripted Bible Study Guide on the first six chapters of Nehemiah.

9 steps to starting a group

Getting a local OCF fellowship started is not difficult. Here are 9 "P's" to keep in mind as you prayerfully consider starting an OCF local fellowship group.

Additional Resources

OCF offers many extra resources as you continue digging into the subdomain of Leading Biblical Fellowships.

Starting an OCF Small Group Fellowship

So you are thinking about starting an OCF group. Good for you!!

Preparing to lead the Bible study

The type of Bible study that OCF seeks

How to ask the right questions | Episode 011

In this episode, we focus on how to ask the right types of questions for your next Bible study, class, or seminar by sharing a pitfall question to avoid, and then offering a solution to help ask the right type of question.