1. Kairos Prison Ministry International
Creating God’s Presence
Kairos Inside Continuing Ministry
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2. Will you pray with us……..

3. Jesus,
Come join us in our journey as we seek your will for this community,
in this environment.
Teach us to love each other, as you love us. To give ourselves,
as you give yourself, that the Kingdom of God might be made present to all.

4. KI Continuing Ministry
Prayer & Share
Monthly Reunion
Resident Community Council
1 or 2 Day Retreat
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5. Test YOUR knowledge !!
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6. Prayer & Share The Heart of the Kairos Ministry
3 Day Weekend
Participants Doorway to Kairos
Instructional Reunion
Teach Prayer & Share
Prayer & Share Fellowship
The HEART of Kairos
2 Day Retreat
Rekindle the passion
Monthly Reunion

7. Prayer & Share
Everything which the Kairos volunteers have done up to now has had as it’s ultimate goal the formation of the Prayer & Share group fellowships.

8. Look again at the purpose of Kairos……………
“To establish strong Christian communities among the populations of the correctional institution”
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9. The Kairos weekend builds the platform…..
The weekend is the first step in a process to create a community of trust, Christian inspiration and support for the resident’s Fourth Day.
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10. Being Present The Wisdom of Kairos
The entire environment begins to change as P & S groups of residents in the institution begin to pray for one another, the administration, and staff of the prison.
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11. The importance AND process of Prayer & Share SHOULD be discussed in detail during team meetings !!!
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12. Team members should understand their role in building the community.
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13. Prayer & Share….. BEING PRESENT-being prepared!!
There should be a comprehensive discussion and understanding of the Continuing Ministry Riverbanks (page 14 of the Program Manual)
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14. Practice P & S sessions……..
Not everyone can attend the Instructional Reunion. The team needs instruction too !!!
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15. Review and discuss the grouping card……..
This will not only benefit P & S but will prepare the team for the Leader’s Hang in There Talk
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16. Prayer & Share
Everything which the Kairos volunteers have done up to now has had as it’s ultimate goal the formation of the Prayer & Share group fellowships.

17. Matthew 13:33
“The Kingdom of Heaven is like this. A woman takes some yeast and mixes it with a bushel of flour until the whole batch of dough rises”
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18. The process of Prayer & Share…..
The P & S fellowship is the yeast which will change the environment of the entire institution. Grouping does not come naturally !!!
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19. The process of Prayer & Share…..
The knowledge of the residents gleaned from the Instructional, MUST be reinforced through the actions of the Kairos team members !!
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20. Being Present The Wisdom of Kairos
The volunteer is an outsider who will have a detrimental impact on the intimacy of the group.
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21. The process of Prayer & Share…..
BEING PRESENT-being obedient !!
Being in the small group inhibits the growth of the residents.
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22. The process of Prayer & Share…..
As the team began withdrawing on Sunday of the 3 ½ day Kairos weekend to allow the residents to “Encounter Others” this should be the mindset followed for Prayer & Share grouping.
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23. The process of Prayer & Share…..
Follow the procedure outlined in the Program Manual pages The establishment of on-going spirit filled P & S groups is our explicit goal.
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24. The process of Prayer & Share…..
Groups should be 3-6 RESIDENTS !!
In a resident group setting they can become vulnerable, honest, and open with each other as they grow in Christ
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25. The process of Prayer & Share…..
Start with the Kairos Community Prayer. The P & S group has but one leader; Jesus Christ. He is invited at the beginning “to come and sit with us”
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26. The process of Prayer & Share…..
Encourage the residents to use the grouping cards or Freedom Guide as the structure of each grouping. The questions promote the desired degree of openness and vulnerability.
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27. The process of Prayer & Share…..
Close with the Lord’s Prayer and Surely the Presence !!
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28. The Monthly Reunion…..
BEING PRESENT-making the commitment !! Each Inside team member should commit to actively participate in the Reunions.
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29. The Monthly Reunion…..
Follow the procedure outlined in the Program Manual pages Christ uses the Reunion to increase a resident’s awareness of being part of His body.
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30. The Monthly Reunion…..
It is a time of celebration of Christ’s love, forgiveness, and renewal. Activities may include prayer, praise, fellowship, witness, AC teaching, and P & S grouping.
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31. The Monthly Reunion…..
Encourage “regular” participants of P & S to invite those who have “drifted away” to attend the Reunion.
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32. The Monthly Reunion…..
Prepare team members during teaming !! They should be prepared to serve not only as a participant in the P & S groups, but also as a mentor and a teacher.
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33. The Monthly Reunion…..
Kairos is a ministry of affirmation. It is also a healing ministry, and a ministry of reconciliation !! The presence of the team becomes an integral part of this process.
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34. The Monthly Reunion…..
The residents need continuing affirmation from the outside world that he/she is forgiven, worthy, and loved.
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35. The Monthly Reunion…..
The residents need an ever present support group to remind them they are forgiven and loved.
This is the small P & S group of residents; not residents & team !!
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36. The Monthly Reunion…..
The residents need regular contact with the larger visible body of Christians in the institution. This keeps residents from being isolated; a “paralyzed Christian”
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37. The Monthly Reunion…..
One team member may join each small P & S group. Team members play NO leadership role in the small groups.
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38. The Monthly Reunion…..
Team members should do NOTHING in the group to encourage residents to build community with members of the team in preference to their fellow residents !!!!
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39. Being Present The Wisdom of Kairos
Activities that make the residents more dependent upon volunteers are counter-productive to the purpose of Kairos.
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40. The Monthly Reunion…..
Avoid grouping with the same residents at every Reunion. Team members should have exposure to new relationships with ALL residents.
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41. The Monthly Reunion….. BEING PRESENT-making it special !!
Sitting in the group at the Reunion makes it special. Regular inclusion of Kairos volunteers in resident Prayer & Share groups should NOT occur !!!!
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42. The Monthly Reunion….. BEING PRESENT-being prepared!!
Comprehensive training at team meetings is essential. Team members MUST be ready for interaction with the residents in the small group setting.
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43. The Monthly Reunion…..
The Reunion is NOT a time to come back together to relive the “glorious” experience of the 3 ½ day Weekend It is a time to assure each other “You are Not Alone”
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44. Being Present The Wisdom of Kairos
Refreshments have sometimes become “meals”, attracting persons with little or no interest in the Reunion.
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45. The Monthly Reunion….. Start with group singing Introductions
Opening Prayer
Scripture reading
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46. The Monthly Reunion….. Devotional reading Music (one song)
Small grouping
Resident speaker witness
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47. Music (one song) Resident speaker witness Advisory Council teaching
The Monthly Reunion…..
Music (one song)
Resident speaker witness
Advisory Council teaching
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48. The Monthly Reunion….. Prayer Requests & Praise Reports Closing Prayer
The Lord’s Prayer
Sing Surely the Presence
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49. The Monthly Reunion…..
The Chaplain should provide a copy of the “Guidelines for Resident Witness Talks” pages to the selected witnesses PRIOR to the Reunion.
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50. Inside Resident Council…..
The Chaplain selects 3 or 4 leaders from the inside Kairos community, who are grouping regularly and also regularly attending worship service.
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51. Inside Resident Council…..
Residents attending the 2 Day Retreat select one of the group to serve as the Resident Community Leader for the next 6 (six) months. The RCL meets with the Chaplain to plan Kairos events.
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52. Inside Resident Council…..
The Resident Community Council plays a huge role in maintaining and supporting weekly Prayer & Share fellowship groups, by encouraging all Kairos graduates to group regularly !!
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53. Inside Resident Council…..
The Resident Community Council plans the Monthly Reunions. They choose the residents to lead prayer, read scripture, give witness, as well as the music selections and/or inside music leaders.
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54. The 1 or 2 Day Retreat….. BEING PRESENT-feeding the ministry !!
The primary purpose of the 2 Day Retreat is to give those not yet grouping some experience, and to encourage the return of those who have “drifted away”.
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55. The 1 or 2 Day Retreat…..
Follow the procedure outlined in the Program Manual pages
The 2 Day Retreat is a valuable tool in bringing Christ’s love into an institution.
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56. The 1 or 2 Day Retreat…..
The retreat starts on Saturday morning and ends on Sunday afternoon. There is a team meeting on Friday to establish a “common vision” for the team. This meeting is spiritually based.
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57. The 1 or 2 Day Retreat…..
The retreat consists of eight talks, small group discussion about the talks, community and one on one prayer, meditations, and music.
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58. The 1 or 2 Day Retreat…..
Saturday is intended to be a day of small family group discussions
Sunday consists of fellowship and attending the institution’s worship service.
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59. The 1 or 2 Day Retreat…..
NO residents should be used as set-up people or servants on a Retreat Weekend except prior to the beginning of the Retreat. The residents should gain experience in community not service !!
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60. The 1 or 2 Day Retreat…..
The Retreat is an opportunity for spiritual feeding of both the residents and the team. PREPARE FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT, PREPARE FOR A BLESSING !!!!
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61. Q & A…..
Take YOUR knowledge back to your Advisory Council and your ministry !!!
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