Leader Guides & Group Resources
Resources for gathering, reflecting, and walking together.
Some conversations are meant to be shared around a table.
Whether you’re gathering in a living room, church classroom, retreat space, or around a kitchen counter with coffee and honest conversation, these resources were created to support meaningful reflection and grace-centered community.
The At the Counter Leader Guides are designed to help groups move gently through the devotional together—without pressure, performance, or needing to have all the answers.
About the Leader Guides
These free downloadable guides were created to accompany At the Counter: Spiritual Recipes for Faith in Everyday Life in small group, church, retreat, or personal reflection settings.
Each guide includes:
- Weekly reading suggestions
- Soul Pause reflection prompts
- Gentle discussion questions
- Space for honest conversation and connection
- Flexible pacing options for groups
The goal isn’t perfection or polished Bible study answers.
It’s creating space for people to slow down, reflect honestly, and encounter grace together.
Available Guides
☕ 6-Week Guide
A shorter, flexible option designed for:
- Small groups
- Women’s ministries
- Retreat follow-up groups
- Seasonal studies
12-Week Guide
A slower-paced experience with additional room for reflection and conversation.
Well-suited for:
- Ongoing church groups
- Soul Care Circles
- Extended devotional studies
- Deeper group connection
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Ways Groups Are Using
At the Counter
These resources have been used in:
- Church small groups
- Women’s Bible studies
- Retreat gatherings
- Friendship circles
- Soul care settings
- Personal reflection rhythms
Every group looks a little different—and that’s okay.
There’s room to move through these conversations in the way that feels most supportive for your people.
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Note for Leaders
You do not need to have all the answers to lead meaningful conversations.
Sometimes the most important thing a group leader can offer is simply a safe, welcoming space where people feel comfortable showing up honestly.
These guides are meant to support connection—not create pressure.
Companion Resources
☕ At the Counter
The weekly devotional at the heart of these guides.
✍️ Soul Pause Journal
A companion journal for deeper reflection, prayer, and everyday faith.
Interested in Bulk Ordering?
Planning a group study, retreat, or church gathering?
Bulk ordering options are available for churches, ministries, and group settings.
The counter was never meant to hold just one chair.
May these resources help create space for honest conversation, gentle reflection, and reminders that none of us were meant to carry life alone.