Book Club / Small Group Resources

Choose Your Group Plan

There is no one right way to read Cherish Love together. Choose the rhythm that fits your group, create space for honest conversation, and let the book guide the discussion.

• 44 WeeksAccelerated4 meetings · 6–7 letters per meeting · about 75–90 minutesOpen this plan →
• 77 WeeksBalanced7 meetings · 3–4 letters per meeting · about 60–75 minutesOpen this plan →
• 1313 WeeksDeeper13 meetings · 2 letters per meeting · about 60 minutesOpen this plan →
• 2626 WeeksOne Letter at a Time26 meetings · 1 letter per meeting · about 45–60 minutesOpen this plan →

These resources are designed to be used alongside your copy of Cherish Love. Get the Book

Facilitator & Participant Resources

• Facilitator GuideEverything to scan before you lead: welcome, flow, quiet moments and closing well.
• Participant Reflection SheetSix simple prompts for paper or phone. Nothing is saved.
• Group AgreementsSeven short agreements for a safe, generous conversation.
• Closing / CelebrationA meaningful final gathering for any plan.

Meeting Lengths Suggested, not required

• 45 minutes

  • 5 welcome min
  • 5 opening question min
  • 25 discussion min
  • 5 reflection min
  • 5 close min

• 60 minutes

  • 10 welcome / check-in min
  • 35 discussion min
  • 10 reflection / action min
  • 5 close min

• 90 minutes

  • 10 arrival min
  • 10 opening min
  • 50 discussion min
  • 15 reflection / activity min
  • 5 close min

Please note: It does not replace counseling, pastoral care or crisis support. When someone needs more than a reading group can offer, the most caring thing a group can do is help them find that support.