Leadership

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Leadership Training Workshop
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Training Day Agenda

• Ice Breaker
• Pastor Brian
• Connect Group Vision
• Unvarnished Jesus discussion booklet DVD
• Prayer
• Problem Solving Opportunity Break
• Building Your Group
• Relationship Building
• Small Group Dynamics
• Problem Solving Opportunity Break
• Leading a Small Group
• Small Group Flow
• Reporting
• Q A

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Ice BreakerEach person select one question to
share

• Your favorite movie why?
• Your second career choice would be why?
• Your favorite city why?
• Most famous person youve ever known or met?
• Who (other than Jesus) has had the most influence
  on your life?

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Pastor Brian

• Vision
• Discussion booklet DVD
• Prayer

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What Would You Do If

• It is time to begin, and no more than half your
  expected group is present.
• A person in your group comes with a know it all
  attitude.
• After you have finished discussing a question,
  you notice some puzzled expressions.
• You have asked the group a question and there is
  no response.
• There is a disagreement between two group members
  and it seems to be getting out of hand.
• After your group has resolved
  your opportunity please take a
  15 minute break.

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BREAK Next Relationship Building
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Peoples Needs

• There are six needs people have today
• To believe life is meaningful and has purpose
• To have a sense of community and deeper
  relationships
• To be appreciated and respected
• To be listened to and heard
• To feel that one is growing in faith
• To have practical help in developing a mature
  faith
• There are three points of time in a small group
  to help meet those needs and build relationships.
  
• Before the meeting begins.
• During the meeting.
• After the meeting.

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Building Your Connect Group

• First ask God who to invite. That's what Jesus
  did when He sought His disciples.
• Go through your email and phone lists, people you
  regularly see at church and ask God to reveal to
  you who to invite and be open to the unexpected
  person He might reveal.
• Once God reveals those names, begin inviting them
  right away. Don't hesitate, but pick up the phone
  and call them or go up to them at church and ask
  them to sign up.

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Relationship Building

• Connection Small Groups help build and develop
  strong Christian relationships. You may have
  seekers, new believers, and those who have been
  Christians for several years. Through your small
  group you will be helping others connect and
  grow.
• Community They provide a place to belong and a
  sense of community. Your small group provides the
  opportunity for each person to support one
  another as they move forward in their spiritual
  walk.

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Relationship Building

• Openness Openness in the relationships, within
  the group, promotes honesty and members share
  feelings, struggles, joy, and hurts. Reaching the
  goal of authentic relationships begins with being
  open and honest with each other. As the leader,
  be willing to admit your weaknesses to the group
  in a way that encourages others to see themselves
  as they truly are.
• Safety Your small group must be an Oasis for
  one another. Honest, open relationships must be
  guarded with an agreement that statements and
  conversations will remain confidential, opinions
  will be respected, backgrounds, and differences
  will be valued.

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Group Dynamics

• Be aware by paying attention to the kinds of
  roles people play in groups, their individual
  learning styles, personalities, gifts, and love
  languages.
• Members within the group take on different roles,
  sometimes consciously and sometimes without
  really knowing they are doing it. 
• If you have problems working with any one
  particular type of person, consult with Pastor
  Michael for ways to solve the problem and deal
  with the relationship.

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Group Dynamics

• The following are characteristics of supportive
  and destructive roles you might want to be aware
  of.

• Supportive Roles
• Information Seeker
• Opinion Seeker
• Initiator
• Elaborator
• Tension-Reliever
• Reviewer
• Consensus Seeker
• Encourager
• Standard Bearer

• Destructive Roles
• Aggressor
• Rabbit Chaser
• Recognition Seeker
• Dominator
• Special Interest Advocator
• Negativist
• Quibbler
• Practical Joker

Life Changing Small Groups page 104
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What Would You Do If

• The group constantly goes off on tangents instead
  of following the curriculum.
• One of the members talks on every issue.
• Several group members bother others by continuing
  a private discussion.
• Someone in the group is extremely shy and quiet
  and wont participate or open up.
• Your group size has reached 21 people, and
  everyone is not able to participate. Some are
  starting to feel disconnected. What do you do?
• After your group has resolved
  your opportunity please take a
  15 minute break.

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BREAK Next Leading Your Small Group
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How to Lead Your Group

• Effective leaders are not teachers or lecturers.
  The leader is a "guide on the side" rather than a
  "sage on the stage." They are facilitators and
  catalysts whose primary job is to get people to
  interact with each other.
• Come to the study prepared. Ask God to help you
  understand and apply the passage to your own
  life. Unless that happens, you will not be ready
  to lead others. Preparation communicates to
  members that you have a sense of direction and
  leadership and gives the group confidence in your
  leadership.
• Pray for the members of your group before the
  study. If the Bible is to have an impact on their
  lives, the Holy Spirit must be at work in their
  hearts.

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How to Lead Your Group

• Create a warm, caring atmosphere. Make sure
  refreshments and seats are prepared. Greet
  people as they enter. Make sure everyone
  introduces themselves before you begin.
• Begin the study on time. If people know the study
  begins on schedule, they will work harder to
  arrive on time. Begin with prayer.
• Explain that the studies are meant to be
  discussions, not lectures. Encourage everyone to
  participate, but realize some may be hesitant to
  speak during the first few sessions.
• Ask for volunteers to read the Bible passage or a
  paragraph from a book or to pray. Please don't
  put anyone on the spot unless you know they don't
  mind reading or praying.

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How to Lead Your Group

• Encourage more than one answer to each question.
  A good question should have more than one
  possible answer, and each person has his or her
  unique perspective. Ask, "What do the rest of you
  think?" or "Anyone else?" until several people
  have responded.
• Affirm people's answers. People often are
  reluctant to speak up unless they know you
  appreciate their insights. Simple words such as
• "That's a great insight," "Good response,"
  "Excellent idea," or "I hadn't thought of that
  before" are enough to show people you value their
  comments.
• Don't be afraid of silence. It usually seems
  longer to you than to the other members of the
  group.

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How to Lead Your Group

• Resist the temptation to answer your own
  question. Rephrase the question until the group
  understands what you are asking. A group will
  become passive and silent if they think you will
  do most of the talking. Avoid commenting after
  each members remark.
• Never reject an answer, even if you think it is
  wrong. When you reject people's answers, they
  feel rejected as well, and they may decide it is
  too risky to give their opinion again. A better
  response would be, "Which verse led you to that
  conclusion?" Or let the group handle the problem
  by asking them what they think.

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How to Lead Your Group

• Dont feel obligated to finish all the questions
  in the study guides.  If a curriculum has too
  many questions, then use the ones pertaining to
  your group needs.  It is better to have a great
  discussion with group members grappling over the
  issues than to answer all the apparent
  questions.  Our goal is to connect people with
  the truths of Gods Word as it relates to their
  own lives.
• Respond immediately to an expressed need. Love
  responds immediately. Pray for the individual and
  need as it is expressed.

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How to Lead Your Group

• End the study on time. A healthy small group will
  do more than study the Bible together, so leave
  enough time for other activities such as sharing
  and prayer.
• Follow-up between meetings is important. If a
  need or concern was shared, contact the
  individual during the week to offer encouragement
  and support.
• Contact visitors and encourage them to attend
  again.
• Contact regular members to express appreciation.

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The Meeting Flow

• The structure of your small group meeting is very
  important.  This sets the tone for your group and
  lets them know what truly is important.  The
  following are some thoughts on small group
  meeting agendas
• Welcome and greeting (10 minutes).  Welcome and
  greet people as they arrive.  Meet people at the
  door.  Call them by name (or ask their name) this
  confirms that you were looking forward to them
  being there and being part of the small group.
• Opening (10 minutes).  Getting to know you
  better.  As the group is together longer you may
  find that you dont want an icebreaker question
  at each meeting.  Keep in mind though, that even
  in groups that have been together for a long
  period of time an occasional icebreaker question
  or game can add fun and variety to your meeting.

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The Meeting Flow

• Worship (10 minutes).  There are many different
  ways to worship God.  Worship simply means taking
  time to be in his presence and praising Him for
  who he is.  If you have people in your group that
  play an instrument they may enjoy leading this
  type of worship time. Some people enjoy worship
  with silent reflection as worship music is
  playing in the background.  Be creative!  There
  are unlimited ways to worship God.
• Bible Study (30 minutes).  Small groups are
  firmly committed to studying and applying Gods
  written words as part of each meeting.

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The Meeting Flow

• Accountability and Prayer (10 minutes). As
  community develops in a group there should also
  evolve the freedom to be real.  Accountability
  often comes at the prayer time as people ask for
  guidance and Gods leading in their lives.  You
  will notice great growth in your groups prayer
  time the longer they are together. 
• Dismiss for Food and Fellowship (25 minutes).

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Weekly Reporting On-line
Access the weekly report by going to
http//uj.wolc.com
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Q A
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Thank You!
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Connect Group Host
Ministry Description

• Contact, by phone, email or visit all prospects
  and members.
• Be responsible for a comfortable setting for the
  meeting. It might be a home, clubhouse,
  restaurant, room at church, etc.
• Set up refreshments before the meeting begins.
• Arrange the chairs.
• Have extra Bibles and pens for those who forgot.
• Set an atmosphere of love and acceptance for
  everyone.
• Plan the refreshment schedule as needed.
• Arrange babysitting if needed.
• Open the meeting by introducing guests and using
  an icebreaker activity.
• Make announcements as needed.
• Lead the lesson and discussion.
• Initiate conversational prayer.
• Complete a report form for each meeting.

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8 Reasons to Belong

• Eight Reasons to Join an Unvarnished Jesus
  Connect Group.
• Sign up this weekendand Come with Us.
• 1. You will understand the Bible better in a
  small group.If youve ever listened to a Bible
  teacher or preacher and wanted to stop that
  person and say, "But what about...?" or "I dont
  understand," then a small group is for you!
  Preaching and teaching is one way communication.
  You listen while the speaker speaks. Its fine
  for imparting knowledge but not as effective for
  personal application as a small group. In a small
  group setting, you can ask questions, participate
  in a discussion of the text, and hear others
  share insights and illustrations of the truth you
  are trying to grasp. The Bible must be applied to
  your own personal situations and that happens
  best in small groups.2. You will begin to
  really feel like part of Gods family.Most
  people who have been a part of a group say the
  greatest benefit is the close relationships and
  friendships that develop. Youll discover that
  your needs and problems are not unique were
  all in the same boat. Over fifty times in the New
  Testament the phrase "one another" is used to
  describe our relationship to other believers. We
  are instructed to love one another, encourage one
  another, pray for one another, accept one
  another, bear one anothers burdens, and build up
  one another. The only way you can obey these
  commands is in a small group! We really do need
  each other. God never meant for you to go it
  alone in the Christian life. If youre lonely,
  the answer to your problem is to join a
  group.3. Prayer will become more meaningful to
  you.Many people are hesitant to pray in front of
  others, especially in a large church. In a small
  group of 6 to 12, you will learn to participate
  in prayer by having a conversation together with
  God. No one is pressured to pray, but as you
  become comfortable, youll be able to pray
  sentence prayers and join in. There are many
  promises in the Bible related to group prayer. In
  praying together with a few others, we are drawn
  together and we find answers to the needs in our
  lives.4. You will be able to handle stress and
  pressure better.Small groups provide excellent
  support in times of crisis, change, and stress.
  Youll have a sense of stability and security
  knowing there are people who really care for you
  and are committed to standing with you. Many
  people in our church could testify that they
  would not have made it through a difficult time
  if it hadnt been for the support of their group.
  In addition, we our in the process of developing
  a number of special support groups that deal with
  problems like alcoholism, drug addiction,
  financial difficulty, abuse, and other needs.
• 5. You will have a natural way to share Christ
  with friends, relatives, and work associates.It
  may be that some of your friends who dont I know
  the Lord wouldnt be caught dead in a church.
  They have a preconceived idea and just the
  thought makes them defensive. But those same
  people may be open to an invitation to a casual
  Bible discussion in a home, restaurant, or office
  setting. In a small group, your unbelieving
  friend can ask questions and express honest
  doubts without feeling "put on the spot". When
  your friend sees the love and warmth and honesty
  of your group, it will make him more receptive to
  the Good News.6. You will develop leadership
  skills you never knew you had!The Bible teaches
  that every believer is given certain talents or
  "gifts" to benefit others in the family of God.
  Unfortunately most Christians remain as Sunday
  morning spectators all their lives because large
  group meetings are primarily "sit and listen"
  situations. As you share and participate in a
  relaxed small group setting, youll discover your
  confidence and self-esteem rising. This will help
  you at home, work, at church, and in every other
  relationship.7. You will deepen your
  understanding of worship.Many believers
  mistakenly believe that worship can only happen
  on Sunday morning in a large group with a sermon,
  a worship team, and an offering! Worship happens
  anytime we focus on God. Sometimes that happens
  best in a smaller group in praying or singing
  together.
• 8. You will be a New Testament Christian!The
  book of Acts is very clear about how God intends
  for His people to grow and have their needs met
  in the church. We will never be able to hire
  enough professional pastors to meet all the
  individual needs in our church family. God never
  intended for it to be that way! We are so
  excited about the incredible potential of the
  network of small groups were building within our
  church. If you are not participating in a group,
  come with us and join one this week. Sign up in
  the lobby.

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Mending Our Nets

• MENDING OUR NETS
• The fishermans net is Gods practical tool for
  taking dominion in the earth (Matthew 421). The
  disciples were continually mending, washing, and
  casting their nets. Biblical nets are made of
  multiple interlocking cords knotted and twisted
  at cross points.
• In order for us to go to the next level of
  ministry and growth we need to take some time in
  preparing and mending our nets. The two
  interlocking cords that need to be mended are our
  modality and sodality structures. These two
  aspects are necessary to provide a healthy and
  balanced incarnation of ministry.

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Modality Sodality

• Modality (human/skeletal) A modality is a
  complex, structured, and diverse fellowship (old
  and young, rich and poor etc). Modal communities
  are relatively stable and make low demands on
  their members.
• Sodality (divine/cardiovascular) Sodal
  communities are found within modalities but
  require a much deeper level of relational
  commitment to the group. Sodalities are outward
  and missional.  As a result, sodalities are often
  exciting, envisioned and have a deep sense of
  community. However they must always beware the
  tendency towards exclusivity, and a sense of
  superiority.
• The interaction of sodalities and modalities, may
  be best illustrated by using the metaphor of a
  town (modality) and the individual businesses
  within it (sodalities).
• The necessity of our net mending is a process of
  ensuring that our sodalities (ministries of the
  church) are prepared and positioned for the
  enlargement of the modality (church) and the
  increase and success of more sodalities.

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The Future of Connect Groups
A Matrix of Models and the Vision of WOLC
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Engle Scale

• The Church Growth Movement has popularized the
  'Engle Scale' which helps us to understand the
  different positions members of our group may be
  in and how the Gospel may affect them prior to
  converting them.
• Awareness of the supernatural
• No effective knowledge of Christianity
• Initial awareness of Christianity
• Interest in Christianity
• Awareness of the basic facts of the Gospel
• Grasp of implications of the Gospel
• Positive attitude to the Gospel
• Awareness of personal implications
• Challenge and decision to act
• Repentance and faith
• Regeneration

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Qualifications of Leadership

• Servant Leaders one who is not willing to serve
  is not fit to lead.
• Developing Leaders equip and empower others
  around you, so that they are able to serve and
  lead.
• Lead by Loving Get to know (by listening) the
  individuals in your group and genuinely express
  bold love to them.
• Connect with Christ You lead best from an inner
  life that is growing and developing intimacy with
  Jesus.
• A message prepared in the mind changes the mind,
  but a message prepared in the life changes a
  life. -Bill Gothard
• Pursue your Calling You must have a sense of
  Gods calling you into this ministry, because at
  times it will be a struggle and challenge.
  Results will not manifest pre-maturely.
• You can cram for a test, but you cannot cram on
  the farm.

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Qualifications continued

• Guard Your Character Being truthful and
  trustworthy contributes to a leaders character
  when trust is broken, it is difficult to restore.
  (Transparent)
• Honor your Compatibility It is important for
  leaders to know the kind of small group that best
  aligns with how God made you.
• Develop your Competence Continue to pursue your
  personal development and skill training. (story
  teller)
• Maintain your Commitment It is easy to have
  group meetings it is hard to make disciples.
  (semester)
• Increase Your Capacity Are you emotionally,
  spiritually, physically caring for yourself so
  that you have energy and capacity to lead your
  group
• Take time to sharpen the saw.
• Participate in on-going training

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Group Prayer

• Model It Lead out in prayer with short, heart
  prayers
• Keep it Safe Dont call on someone to pray
  unless youve asked permission beforehand.
  Respect the intimacy level. Identify a closer.
• Guide the Prayer Give general guidelines, avoid
  discussions on prayer, use a variety of praying
  methods
• Develop Creative Ideas for Prayer
• Dont preach when you pray
• Pray through a Psalm outloud
• Stop and pray for people in crisis
• Pray for the church, upcoming events
• Dont take prayer requests (just pray)

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Ice Breakers

• The purpose of these exercises is to build the
  relationships in your group by encouraging fun,
  communication, honesty, transparency,
  authenticity, and shared experiences. As
  relationships grow, community will be enhanced.
• With the exercises know your goal.
• Think about group size and go smaller if needed.
• Allow enough time for everyone to participate.
• Leader must participate.

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