MOVING the HEART, SOUL and MIND
of YOUR GROUP TOWARD GOD
and TOWARD EACH OTHER
Come to this half day equipping event for small group leaders. A time for learning and re-kindling vision for small groups to be places of transformation.
This interactive training event offers practical next steps for fostering spiritual growth and relational health in your small group-all in a location that's both convenient and affordable (as low as $20 per person).
Why attend?
- Unrivaled DVD-based teaching from experienced group life experts such as Bill Donahue, Henry Cloud and John Ortberg
- Learn next steps for fostering spiritual formation in groups
- Training with immediate ministry application
- Facilitated interaction with fellow leaders
- Explore proven small group tools, how-to's and resources
- Choice of leadership tracks and workshops
TWO Dates and Locations:
Waterloo Region — REGISTER — Waterloo schedule/workshops
When: Saturday October, 16
Registration 8:30-9:00 am
Event: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (refreshments provided)
Where: Emmanuel Bible College, Kitchener
Cost: $20 per person or
$25 per person after October 12
No refunds after October 12
London — REGISTER — London schedule/workshops
When: Saturday October, 23
Registration 8:30-9:00 am
Event: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (refreshments provided)
Where: West Park Church, London
Cost: $20 per person or
$25 per person after October 18
No refunds after October 18
Schedule/Workshops - London - October 23
8:30-9:00
Registration/Refreshments/Book Table
9:00-10:10
Welcome/Introductory Comments
PLENARY SESSION:
"Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them"
Presenter: John Ortberg
PLENARY SESSION:
"Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them"
Presenter: John Ortberg
10:10-10:25
Refreshments/Book Table/Transition Time
10:25-11:35
WORKSHOPS (CHOOSE ONE)
OPTION A "Using the Bible Effectively"
There is power for living that's found in the truth of Scripture. There is a difference between a Bible study that is geared towards the mind vs. focused on the heart. Discover practical tools for transforming a "studying community" into a "learning community." Learn how to engage your group with the truths of Scripture in ways that produce real life-change.
Presenter: Bill Donahue
Dan Brubacher facilitating
OPTION B "Serving as a Group"
Learn how the experience of serving together can become a catalytic force for growing your small group - while caring for a needy world. We'll explore: Why is serving so important? The power of serving as a group. What are some initial steps?
Presenter: Bill Donahue, Russ Robinson and Rick Warren
Dennis Funk facilitating
OPTION A "Using the Bible Effectively"
There is power for living that's found in the truth of Scripture. There is a difference between a Bible study that is geared towards the mind vs. focused on the heart. Discover practical tools for transforming a "studying community" into a "learning community." Learn how to engage your group with the truths of Scripture in ways that produce real life-change.
Presenter: Bill Donahue
Dan Brubacher facilitating
OPTION B "Serving as a Group"
Learn how the experience of serving together can become a catalytic force for growing your small group - while caring for a needy world. We'll explore: Why is serving so important? The power of serving as a group. What are some initial steps?
Presenter: Bill Donahue, Russ Robinson and Rick Warren
Dennis Funk facilitating
11:35-11:50
Refreshments/Book Table/Transition Time
11:50-1:00
WORKSHOPS (CHOOSE ONE)
OPTION A "Sticking Points: Helping Your Group Break Out of Old Habits and Patterns"
Small group leaders will learn how to diagnose the symptoms of boredom and discouragement and breathe new vitality into group life. Leaders can overreact to signs of "stuck-ness" and are afraid of introducing change. In this session, leaders will learn how let go of comfortable routines and rituals and risk a little creativity!
Presenter: Bill Donahue & Russ Robinson
Dan Brubacher facilitating
OPTION B "Crafting Creative and Effective Meetings"
Receive practical suggestions that will enable you to breathe fresh life and vision into your regular small group meetings. Leaders will receive helpful tips for increasing participation, experiential learning opportunities and varying the format and communication.
Presenter: Bill Donahue
Dennis Funk facilitating
OPTION A "Sticking Points: Helping Your Group Break Out of Old Habits and Patterns"
Small group leaders will learn how to diagnose the symptoms of boredom and discouragement and breathe new vitality into group life. Leaders can overreact to signs of "stuck-ness" and are afraid of introducing change. In this session, leaders will learn how let go of comfortable routines and rituals and risk a little creativity!
Presenter: Bill Donahue & Russ Robinson
Dan Brubacher facilitating
OPTION B "Crafting Creative and Effective Meetings"
Receive practical suggestions that will enable you to breathe fresh life and vision into your regular small group meetings. Leaders will receive helpful tips for increasing participation, experiential learning opportunities and varying the format and communication.
Presenter: Bill Donahue
Dennis Funk facilitating
1:00
Dismissal/Book Table
Schedule/Workshops - Waterloo – October 16
8:30-9:00
Registration/Refreshments/Book Table
9:00-10:10
Welcome/Introductory Comments
PLENARY SESSION:
"Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them"
Presenter: John Ortberg
PLENARY SESSION:
"Everybody's Normal Till You Get to Know Them"
Presenter: John Ortberg
10:10-10:25
Refreshments/Book Table/Transition Time
10:25-11:35
WORKSHOPS (CHOOSE ONE)
Going Deeper Track "Groups that Grow"
Move your group to a deeper connection that integrates scripture, prayer, and authentic relationships.
Presenters: Dr. Henry Cloud, Bill Donahue
Jeff Austen facilitating
Missional Track "Becoming an Others-Focused Group"
Using Philippians 2 as a training tool, leaders will learn what it means to follow God's design for becoming others-focused. As both the cause and the product of spiritual growth, an others-focus is a great gauge of group life. Ironically, leaders discover that group members "get more" from this kind of group
Presenters: Bill Donahue, Russ Robinson & Greg Bauman
Dean Sherk facilitating
Leadership Track "Leveraging your leadership style"
Discover how your leadership style is not only dependent on strengths, weaknesses, gifts, talents and personality - but experiences, group culture and group personality as well. Make the most of your groups by making the most of being you!
Presenter: Bill Donahue
Going Deeper Track "Groups that Grow"
Move your group to a deeper connection that integrates scripture, prayer, and authentic relationships.
Presenters: Dr. Henry Cloud, Bill Donahue
Jeff Austen facilitating
Missional Track "Becoming an Others-Focused Group"
Using Philippians 2 as a training tool, leaders will learn what it means to follow God's design for becoming others-focused. As both the cause and the product of spiritual growth, an others-focus is a great gauge of group life. Ironically, leaders discover that group members "get more" from this kind of group
Presenters: Bill Donahue, Russ Robinson & Greg Bauman
Dean Sherk facilitating
Leadership Track "Leveraging your leadership style"
Discover how your leadership style is not only dependent on strengths, weaknesses, gifts, talents and personality - but experiences, group culture and group personality as well. Make the most of your groups by making the most of being you!
Presenter: Bill Donahue
11:35-11:50
Refreshments/Book Table/Transition Time
11:50-1:00
WORKSHOPS (CHOOSE ONE)
Going Deeper Track "Using the Bible Effectively"
There is power for living that's found in the truth of Scripture. There is a difference between a Bible study that is geared towards the mind vs. focused on the heart. Discover practical tools for transforming a "studying community" into a "learning community." Learn how to engage your group with the truths of Scripture in ways that produce real life-change.
Presenter: Bill Donahue
Jeff Austen facilitating
Missional Track "Serving as a Group"
Learn how the experience of serving together can become a catalytic force for growing your small group - while caring for a needy world. We'll explore: What does it mean to be "stuck" in the circle? Why is serving so important? What's different about serving as a team?
Presenter: Bill Donahue
Dennis Funk facilitating
Leadership Track "Sharing the leadership load"
When group members begin to invest their time, gifts and abilities in the life of the group, the entire group moves to a new level of functioning. Group life becomes richer, and group members grow in their commitment to the group. Learn how to create opportunities for shared leadership and involvement, assess the gifts of the group members and delegate responsibilities which fit each group member.
Presenter: Dr. Henry Cloud & Bill Donahue
Going Deeper Track "Using the Bible Effectively"
There is power for living that's found in the truth of Scripture. There is a difference between a Bible study that is geared towards the mind vs. focused on the heart. Discover practical tools for transforming a "studying community" into a "learning community." Learn how to engage your group with the truths of Scripture in ways that produce real life-change.
Presenter: Bill Donahue
Jeff Austen facilitating
Missional Track "Serving as a Group"
Learn how the experience of serving together can become a catalytic force for growing your small group - while caring for a needy world. We'll explore: What does it mean to be "stuck" in the circle? Why is serving so important? What's different about serving as a team?
Presenter: Bill Donahue
Dennis Funk facilitating
Leadership Track "Sharing the leadership load"
When group members begin to invest their time, gifts and abilities in the life of the group, the entire group moves to a new level of functioning. Group life becomes richer, and group members grow in their commitment to the group. Learn how to create opportunities for shared leadership and involvement, assess the gifts of the group members and delegate responsibilities which fit each group member.
Presenter: Dr. Henry Cloud & Bill Donahue
1:00
Dismissal/Book Table
