Leader Discussion Guidelines
All the leader’s notes, tips and activities that do not appear in the Student Guide are printed in the type face you are reading now. In order to have a more informed discussion, you can encourage the students to complete a portion of the Student Guide lesson before each meeting.
General Guidelines for Small Groups
1. If possible, the leadership of your group should include both a male and a female leader. The Naked Truth deals with many sensitive subjects, so having both a male and a female will help to create a comfortable atmosphere for everyone involved.
2. At the first meeting, lay down the ground rules for discussion, and be sure to stress that following these rules will help everyone feel comfortable during the lesson. At each meeting, you may want to quickly refer to each of these rules:
• No one should laugh or make fun of personal details that are shared. Having a safe and open policy of communication will contribute to the success of the group.
• Whatever personal information is shared in the group should remain confidential and not be shared outside of the group.
• Everyone in the group should participate. However, as the leader, do not force anyone to share or take part if he or she is reluctant. Be sensitive to the different personalities and levels of maturity among the members of the group.
3. Schedule time to hang out and talk. This is very important for creating an atmosphere in which people will be willing to talk about sex. Providing food and beverages and playing music when folks walk in will all help to create a good atmosphere.
4. Clearly communicate what you will be discussing with the parents of the members of your group. If possible, have a meeting with the parents before you begin this discussion and walk them through the outline of the study.
Session Breakdown
Every session breaks down into sections that students should complete either on their own or in groups. As you study The Naked Truth, you’ll find the following headings in each lesson:
Introduction
The introduction will help the students to understand where each lesson is headed. It will not be necessary to read this at every meeting. You may want to summarize the introduction in the interest of time.
The Naked Truth with Lakita
Lakita’s personality, experience and knowledge are what make this study unique. This section uses her life examples to help young people feel an urgency to live a life of abstinence. You may want to remind the students that if they want to know more about Lakita, they can check out her website at www.lakitagarth.com.
The Hook-Up
This section is a teaser to get the students interested in exploring the main points of each lesson.
The Gospel Truth
This section is the primary Bible study portion of the lesson. Each Bible study explores the biblical truths behind the information that Lakita presents in the DVD.
Doing the Truth
This section will help the students apply the biblical truths in Lakita’s message to their lives.
The Big Finish
Each session ends with a challenge for the students to make a decision. This section will help clarify the information in the lesson and will show how it can make a difference in the students’ lives.