For example, the course of a circle evening can be arranged as follows. As mentioned, in our example situation we assume that only the circle leader has prepared. The purpose of the circle evening is to read and discuss the Bible passage from 1 Jn. 3:11-17 together. The following components are important for an edifying circle discussion.

- Informal conversation with coffee or tea.
- Singing some songs and dedicating the evening to the Lord in prayer.
- Then the Bible portion is read at least three times in a different translation each time. Usually there are two or three different translations in use among those present. If this is not the case, as a circle leader make sure that the different translations are present.
- Then we reflect on each verse. The circle leader addresses the prepared questions for each verse. First, the content questions that help us understand the meaning of the verse. Then the in-depth questions, which help us apply the text. If one does not know how to answer the content questions correctly, the Study Bible is consulted to find the correct answer. As the discussion leader, make sure that everyone is covered and also that one does not deviate too much from the topic. Always bring the circle back to the question being discussed at that moment.
- Pray together and submit the issues that came up to the Lord. When someone expressed that they are having a very difficult time with certain things, pray for that person.
- Opportunity for informal chat. Here sometimes deeper things are shared than during the circle discussion.