Intermediate Group & Team LEADER Training

(Nine Keys to Effective Small Group Leadership)

Syllabus (Register by Contacting John Frye)

Current: (No Summer 2009 Class) Fall Quarter - Sep 6 – Nov 15, 2009 - Time/Room TBD

(Future Quarters: Winter Dec 6, 2008 – Feb 21, 2010)

Date	Session	Next Class’ Homework
Sep 6	Introduction	Ch. 1-3, 4 (Key 1)
Sep 13	Key 1: Connect – Relating to Church Leadership	Ch. 5 (Key 2)
Sep 20	Key 2: Recruit – Training Someone to Replace You	Ch. 6 (Key 3)
Sep 27	Key 3: Invite – Cultivating Your Network of Relationships	Ch. 7 (Key 4)
Oct 4	Key 4: Prepare - Determining the Agenda and Content	Create a Sample Meeting Agenda
Oct 11	Simulation – Real Practice: How’s this really work?	Ch. 8 (Key 5)
Oct 18	Key 5: Meet – Keeping the Group on Target	Ch. 9 (Key 6) + Ch. 10 (Key 7)
Oct 25	Key 7: Serve - Meeting Needs In and Beyond the Group	Ch. 11 (Key 8)
Nov 1	Key 8: Win – Reaching People with the Gospel	Ch. 12 (Key 9)
Nov 8	Key 9: Secrets – Communing with God	Ch. 13-15
Nov 15	Review Chapters 13-15 + Wrap-up + Q&A Session	Complete & Submit Final Exam
TBD	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.