You may even decide to rotate from one person's house to the next. It's really up to the people in your small group. Refreshments are often served. At the first meeting you'll probably just get acquainted with each other. As a group, you'll discuss what type of small group you want to be, and how you'd like to pursue Bible study.
Some groups choose to go through a lesson plan as provided by a study guide.
Others decide to study a particular section or book of the Bible. Occasionally you may even want to forego Bible study and opt for a social time. The small group guide is committed to helping you get your small group started and will stay for at least four to six meetings. At this point, the guide generally bows out and invites the group to determine how to lead themselves in the future. The guide may also decide to stay for the entire 12-week period.