1. Leading the Church into a Dynamic Future

2. Dynamic Churches International Leading the Church into a Dynamic Future Leadership Strategy Sessions How To Begin Training Workshops Leadership Strategy Sessions How To Begin Training Workshops  Dynamic Churches International 09/00

3. Our Vision is to have sufficient trainers equipped and helping Pastors and Christian leaders develop enough dynamic disciple-making churches to reach each community in every country of the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

4. Developing A Disciple-Making Process

5. Proceso de Vida Dinamico Discipulado Testimonio Grupo Pequeno Bases Grupo Pequeno + Persona a Persona =Grupo de Vida Comunidad Jovenes Adoracion Otro Min. Desarrollo de Lideres Colocacion en el Ministerio Visita a Invitado Grupo de Vida

6. Discipling One-to-One Small Group Follow-up One-to-One NC Sharing One-to-One CV Visit Share Christ Invited to Our Group CC Leaders Trained H S S F L F Small Group + One-to-One = Life Group Small Group + One-to-One = Life Group ! A Trains Christian Host Leader Apprentice Church Visitor New Christian Friend Seeker Friend Proceso de Vida Dinamico

7. Desarrollo de Lideres Discipulado Grupo Pequeno Grupo de Vida Testimonio Bsaes

8. Proceso de Vida Dinamicas Comunidad Jovenes Adoracion Otro Min. Visita a Invitados Pastor Grupo Pequeno Grupo de Vida Lider Grupo Pequeno Grupo de Vida

9. El Proceso de Vida se Expande Aprendiz & Lider Pastor Grupo de Vida

10. Potencial de Proceso de Vida Dinamico Aprendiz Lider & Capacitadores Liderazgo Estructurado Para un Crecimiento Ilimitado Pastor Lider Grupo de Vida

11. A Disciple-Making Church Youth Groups Small Group ( nurture) Small Groups ( Nurture ) Clubs Support Group Ushers Committees Support Group (Twelve Step, FIC etc.) Task Group Ladies’ Groups Sunday School Classes Sunday School Church Board Senior Pastor Youth Pastor Coach S.S. Supt. Coordinator Ladies’

13. God Bless You As You Lead Your Church Into A Dynamic Future! Lead Your Church Into A Dynamic Future!

15. How To Begin Training Workshops To Develop A Dynamic Life Process To Develop A Dynamic Life Process

16. What’s in a Name? Discipling One-to-One Small Group Life Group Sharing One-to-One Follow-Up One-to-One Start-up

17. Small Group Experience Choose The following 4 to 6 leaders Leader (Pastor or Lay Leader) Apprentice (Leader in training) Host/Hostess (Hospitality gift) Mature Christians (Potential Leaders) Add New or non-Christians In your actual Start-Up Group(s) Practice - to Begin Your Start-Up Group(s) Well

18. Small Group Agenda Pastor/Leader Assign the Following Responsibilities and Follow the Small Group Agenda Host/Hostess seating Arrange seating in a close circle, with only one extra chair. Greet Greet each person in a friendly manner. Record Record each person’s attendance, use Attendance Register in Workbook, that follows. Leader prayer Open in prayer or assign to another person. Welcome (15-20 min.)

19. Welcome (continued) Apprentice (Leader in Training) Sharing time Lead the Sharing time. Use the Sharing Questions that follow in your workbook. Select one question and give opportunity for each person to answer - or they can share one thing good or bad from their week - or have one or two people share their one minute testimony - or they can pass. be open and honest Be sure to be open and honest.

20. Worship (15-20 min.) Leader Sing Sing one or more praise songs or hymns. Share verbal praise Share verbal praise to God for answered prayer. Focus on the attributes of God. Share communion if appropriate. Encourage Encourage each one to participate. Do not pray around the circle and do not embarrass anyone.

21. Apprentice (Leader in Training) Check progress of those in One-to-One Basics, Discipling or Sharing. Discipling or Sharing. Identify Identify any others ready to be discipled or ready to train others. Plan and update your outreach strategy. Report progressSphere of Influence Report progress on your Sphere of Influence salvation prayer list. Prayer time Lead the Prayer time. Pray for someone to fill the Empty Chair Empty Chair. Practice Conversational Prayer (short sentence prayers). Bring up requests in your prayers, others can join you in praying for your request. Pray for opportunities to share. Record Record your requests and answers on the Much Prayer - Much Power - Much Praise! Sheet. Win (20-30 min.)

22. Word (20-30 min.) Leader Bible Study time Lead the Bible Study time. Use the sample Life Studies lesson that follows in your workbook. Remember that you are not to teach or preach but to facilitate the discussion among the group members. Close - make any announcements Close - make any announcements. Encouragebring Encourage each person to return and bring afriend a non-Christian or new Christian friend. Dismisswith prayer Dismiss the group with prayer. Always Begin and End On Time!

23. Host/Hostess Refreshments (optional). If you choose to serve refreshments, be sure to keep them Very Simple! Today, before you dismiss this training, complete the Planning Sheet below in your Workbook.

24. Agenda Host/Hostess Seating (1 extra chair), greet and record attendance. Leader open in Prayer Apprentice lead the Welcome/Sharing Time Leader lead the Worship/Prayer Time Apprentice lead the Win/Prayer Time Leader lead the Word/Bible (Life Study) Time make announcements - close in Prayer Host/Hostess serve refreshments (optional)

25. Pastor/Leader Lead Pastor/Leader Lead in the following discussion and planning time. 1. Get a commitment from each person who is willing to participate in the Start-Up Group. 2. Confirm your Apprentice. __________________ 3. Confirm the Host/Hostess. _________________ 4. Confirm the following: Day ___________ Date to Start __________ Time to Begin __________ Time to Close __________

26. 5. Choose the name of your Small Group Ministry. See What’s in a Name above. 6. Select the curriculum for your group Bible Study time. You may want to start with the Life Studies series of 24 lessons. See Choosing Curriculum for Your Groups that follows. 7. Choose a time to meet with your Apprentice to go through the Learning to Lead - Apprentice Training (once a month for 1 hr). Also choose a time to go through Dynamic Sharing (once a month for 2 hrs). Learning to Lead sessions:Date _________ Time ________ Place ______________________ Dynamic Sharing training: Date _________ Time ________ Place ______________________

28. Dynamic Basics Workshop Orientation Demonstration Practice

29. Orientation Do you have a copy of Dynamic Basics? Find Leaders Guide Follow along as Leaders Guide is read aloud Demonstration Observe demonstration - Session1 Dynamic Basics Follow along - complete your answers as we go

30. Practice Pair up (man with man - woman with woman) Role-play - choose New Christian or Trainer Start where we left off - complete Session 1 Answer all the questions in session 1 I will be available to help We will go over the answers at the end You will have opportunity to ask questions Discuss when to meet to complete Sessions 2 - 4

32. Dynamic Discipling Workshop Orientation Practice

33. Orientation Do you have a copy of Dynamic Discipling? Find Leaders Guide Follow along as Leaders Guide is read aloud

34. Practice Pair up (man with man - woman with woman) Role-play - choose New Christian or Discipler Start with Checkout For Lesson 1 Answer all the questions in Lesson 1 - go as far as time allows. I will be available to help You will have opportunity to ask questions Discuss when to meet to complete Lessons 2 - 9

36. Dynamic Sharing Workshop Orientation Prepare Your Life Story Practice Your Life Story Demonstration Home Visit Question and Answer Time

37. Orientation Do you have a copy of Dynamic Sharing? Find Leaders Guide Follow along as Leaders Guide is read aloud Prepare Your Life Story On your own, complete Lesson One Study “My Life Story” Workshop Prepare your Life Story (you may want to pair up with your partner, each tell your story to the other as they write it down)

38. Practice Your Life Story With your partner go over Lesson One Practice reading your “Life Story” to each other Make changes as needed to be sure it will relate to non-Christians You may be asked to share with the group

39. Demonstration Home Visit Observe the Demonstration Home Visit Follow the procedure in Lesson 3 point C. Gospel booklet Follow along in the Gospel booklet Ask questions - Dynamic Sharing or the Visit Discuss when to meet to complete Less. 2 - 6

40. Benefits You will experience the Abundant Life as you continue the One-to-One training and Share together in your Life Group!You will experience the Abundant Life as you continue the One-to-One training and Share together in your Life Group! You will grow in your relationship with God and with your Church Family You will grow in your relationship with God and with your Church Family Your Church will grow as you attract new people because of your changed lives!

41. An Example of a Dynamic Church Kiev Christian Life Center. They have grown from 150 to 1500 in 5 years, they have over 200 Life Groups and are seeing 400 people each month receive Christ. One of the pastors shared regarding the One-to-One training: “when we started the One-to-One discipleship training, we simply answered the questions and filled in the blanks. As we trained more and more people however, the Biblical truths changed all our lives. That is why so many people are now coming to Christ – our people are living authentic Christian lives and they are very attractive to their friends and are leading them to Christ! leading them to Christ! ” What might God Do in Your Church?