Mobilising Local Resources Facilitator Name Learn more at: tctprogram.org

Small Group discussion Why do you think we make mobilising local resources a key part of our program? Luke 6:38 Acts 20:35 Psalm 24:1 2 Corinthians 9:6-12 Philippines 4:17

It opens the way to God’s blessings

Genesis 12:2 2 Corinthians 9:11 Jeremiah 29:4-7

It gives dignity

It breaks the lie of dependency

It is commanded

It creates ownership

How do we mobilise local resources?

Small Groups What are the challenges of mobilising local resources? How do we overcome those challenges?

Help communities identify resources

What resources do people in a poor community have that they can use?

What resources did the church use to start building their own church? What was the obstacle they faced? Besides gaining a church building, what else changed for these people as a result of using their own resources?

Be Creative

Small Group Discussion What are other creative ways that you can use to pay for expenses for a training?

Teach Truth

Be Willing to Challenge the Poor to Give

Start Small and Simple with Acts of Love

Small Groups Look at all the resources you listed. What are THREE Acts of Love that could be done using these resources? Can you think of more than 3? BE CREATIVE

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