Building prayer and spiritual formation into your group doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating. A few simple practices can create space for God to shape people’s hearts:

Start and end with prayer. Even a brief prayer at the beginning and end helps remind everyone that God is at the center of your time together.Share prayer requests and ask each member to pray for another.

Start your group off by listening to a worship song - a great way to enter this time together and leave all the other worries behind.

Invite participation. Ask different people to pray each week, or give space for short, one-sentence prayers. This helps everyone grow more comfortable.

Use Scripture as a guide. Reading a short passage and asking, “What stands out to you? What might God be saying to us?” is a natural way to invite spiritual reflection.

Practice spiritual rhythms together. Try a simple exercise once in a while—like a few minutes of silence, a gratitude round, or praying for one another in pairs.

Weaving spiritual practices into your regular rhythm will make them part of the group’s DNA.

Over time, these small steps create a culture where people expect to encounter God together—not just share conversation.

Leaders, what do you think?