SUMMER 2016 FACILITATOR TRAINING CHURCH NAME DEPARTMENT

Lean in What is your favorite food and Why?

Look Down Ephesians 3:16-20 What does Paul want the Ephesians to have from God?

Look Out Where do you see leaders leading in their own strength?

Look In: What happens when you lead in your own strength versus God’s strength?

Live It Out Which aspect of Paul’s prayer do you need to embrace as you prepare to lead Rooted? God’s strength Holy Spirit Power Increased Faith Love for the Lost God’s Love For You The Fullness of God

Living out the Vision INSERT CHURCH MISSION STATEMENT AND VISUAL HERE

Rooted Mission Statement Connect with God The Church And Your Purpose

Your role in facilitating Rooted is to make disciples. Job Description Your role in facilitating Rooted is to make disciples. “Therefore go and make disciple of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” – Matthew 28:19

Putting it All Into Practice To make good disciples, you must be a good shepherd. What qualities make a good shepherd? (discuss with table)

Good Disciple Makers Will… Love people where they are at Share from their own life and be transparent Be open to learn from the group Be honest; it’s OK to not know all the answers Create space for people to learn through sharing, not correcting Ask great questions, create space for God to work

How do these qualities show up in a Rooted Group or a Life Group?

Rooted Leader Essentials Pray, pray, pray, and pray! You are entering a Spiritual Battle. Pray for what God wants to do with your group and each person. Model prayer and teach the group to pray. Tip: take notes each week so you can see what God is doing!

The Power of Listening A good Rooted Facilitator is an excellent listener We live in the age of communication, but listening seems to have become a lost art. “Stories are the currency of human contact, listening is the key to loving people in their story.” Rooted may just be the place where participants are finally truly being heard.

A Good Leader is a Great Listener We are given two ears and one mouth for a reason, to listen twice as much (at least) as we speak. When we listen, we are loving and that’s our job as shepherds. When we listen to people, they are more likely to listen to us, especially when we need to speak truth and grace into their lives.

Training Support Facilitator Guide Weekly Facilitator Meeting Read ahead and see appendix for additional support Weekly Facilitator Meeting Weekly Email with Training Video Link

Key Milestones!

Week 1: lay the foundation Share your Story Their Experience NOT yours: Set the Tone Discuss Readings and Journal Homework

Week 3: Prayer Experience Additional Time Apart from Normal Meeting Discuss at Week 1: Plan at Week 2 Study the Guide: See the Appendix about Fasting

Week 5: Strongholds Be Prayed Up Study the Guide: See the Appendix Divide into Men and Women Groups Takes Notes to Remember How to Pray for Individuals Hand Out: True Identity Bookmarks

Week 6: Serve Experience Schedule After Week 6 and Before Week 8 Get Group Ideas Early Find Something They are Passionate About

Week 9: Share your Story Share your story

Week 10: Affirmations and Prophetic Prayers Prepare ahead of time: Ask the Lord to Give you a word fro each person, keeping their stronghold in mind Before the prayer, ask the group to speak words of affirmations of their changed life

Group Dynamics

Ask, Don’t Tell Quiet, Don’t rescue or jump in Be Attentive with your eyes Watch for body language Don’t be afraid of silence Take notes Tip: share with the group you are taking notes to help be able to pray for the group and be sensitive to writing names

Facilitate, Don’t Teach Validate answers: Correct with individual Promote confidentiality: Sign Agreement Follow Up with email or phone call when someone shares something never shared before Be ready when your group arrives each week

Ask Questions, Don’t Give Answers Promote the sharing of feelings Always look for greater depth Ask a follow up question Example “Tom, what do you think?” “I don’t believe in God.” “Can you tell me more?”

“Do and Don’t” Suggestions Do use your Bible, Don’t talk about politics Do address false teaching, don’t bash other churches Do protect your group, don’t let your group be a place for selling, marketing, or product promotion.

Behavioral Styles

Driver “Thrive on the thrill of the challenge and the internal motivation to succeed. Practical, with a focus on results. Can do a lot in a very short period of time. Talks quickly, directly and to the point. Often viewed as decisive and pragmatic. Can be seen as controlling or demanding.”

Amiable  Can be described as dependable, loyal, warm, sensitive and easygoing. Likes things non-threatening and friendly. Dislikes impersonal details and cold, hard facts. Often described as warm people who are compassionate to others. Can be seen as wishy-washy. Guided by feelings.

Expressive Very outgoing and enthusiastic - high energy level. Love helping others and socializing. Can be slow to reach a decision. Thought of as a talker, overly dramatic, impulsive and even manipulative. Often the "idea" people. Like recognition and compliments. Can be viewed as sarcastic.

Analytic Known for being systematic, well-organized and deliberate. They appreciate facts and information presented in a logical manner as documentation of truth. They enjoy organization and completion of tasks. Can be seen as overly cautious and people who do things too much "by the book."

Experience God We remember 80% of what we experience and 20% of what we are told! Strongholds, serving, evangelism, communion, prophetic prayer

Character is Important Who you are impacts what you say – it goes to your credibility Your group will become like you You represent God and the Church – Social media sites, dating in groups, drinking, etc.

Life Group Mission Lived Out Lead with the end in mind Pray with future leaders – help them see the group through eyes of a shepherd leader Identify and recruit future leaders walk with future leaders and help to prepare them Seek to see God’s purpose in the group