Intermediate Group & Team LEADER Training

(Nine Keys to Effective Small Group Leadership)

Syllabus (Register by Contacting John Frye)

 

Current: 9:15 am, Summer Quarter  -  Jun 1 to Aug 31, 2008  -  Room 207

 (Future Quarters:    Fall Sep 7 – Nov 30, 2008;    Winter Dec 7, 2008 – Feb 28, 2009;   Spring Mar 8 – May 24, 2009)

 

Date

Session

Next Class’ Homework

Jun 1

Introduction

Ch. 1-3, 4 (Key 1)

Jun 8

Key 1: Connect – Relating to Church Leadership

Ch. 5 (Key 2)

Jun 15

Key 2: Recruit – Training Someone to Replace You

Ch. 6 (Key 3)

Jun 22

Key 3: Invite – Cultivating Your Network of Relationships

Ch. 7 (Key 4)

Jun 29

Key 4: Prepare - Determining the Agenda and Content

Create a Sample Meeting Agenda

Jul 6

*** No Meeting – July 4 Weekend ***

Catch up if behind!

Jul 20

Key 5: Meet – Keeping the Group on Target

Ch. 9 (Key 6) + Ch. 10 (Key 7)

Jul 27

Key 7: Serve - Meeting Needs In and Beyond the Group

Ch. 11 (Key 8)

Aug 3

Key 8: Win – Reaching People with the Gospel

Ch. 12 (Key 9)

Aug 10

Simulation – Real Practice: How’s this really work?

Catch up if behind!

Aug 17

Key 9: Secrets – Communing with God

Ch. 13-15

Aug 24

Review Chapters 13-15 + Wrap-up + Q&A Session

Complete & Submit Final Exam

Aug 31

Graduation - End of Class Social

Recruit next class: Names to trainer!

 

Instructions

 

1.        Pay $15 for class text & materials.  Scholarships available (ask instructor) if needed.  Text is “Nine Keys to Effective Small Group Leadership” and will be provided by instructor.

 

2.        Read Nine Keys homework assignment before coming to the class related to that chapter.  Chapters are about 20-30 pages in length.

 

3.        Meet with your class to discuss content and participate in training sessions. Class participation is essential.  Attend class consistently and begin/end class on-time.

 

4.        Make-up any sessions you miss by reading the associated materials, submitting questions to the trainer, and discussing the chapter with the trainer.

 

5.        Sign-off from your instructor will occur each time you complete a Nine Keys module (read chapter & participate in class or interactive session with trainer).  A certification award will be given to participants upon successful completion of this course.

 

6.        Encourage other class participants to apply what they learn in their respective areas of ministry and to contribute what they learn to the class.  This will support them in their ministry and maximize your learning experience.