ESSENTIALS of KAIROS INSIDE (EKI) TRAINING WEEKEND

ESSENTIALS of KAIROS INSIDE (EKI) TRAINING WEEKEND
Saturday 9 February 2013 Sunday 10 February 2013 WA - Acacia

COMMUNITY BUILDING Our weaknesses are shared by all.
Our strengths are shared by all. Our liabilities are shared by all. Our talents are shared by all. Our inabilities are shared by all. Our skills are shared by all. Our sinfulness is shared by all. Our holiness is shared by all. 4 SPIRITUAL EXAMPLES DEMONSTRATED AT THE EKI WEEKEND 4.1 COMMUNITY BUILDING SERVICE 4.2 FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND - A TEAM EXPERIENCE IN VULNERABILITY 4.3 FOOT WASHING COMMISSIONING SERVICE (IN TEAM FORMATION) 4.4 AFFIRMATION THROUGH THE PRAYER CIRCLE 4.4.1 Managing the Prayer Circle

COMMUNITY BUILDING (continued)
Our ignorance is shared by all. Our intelligence is shared by all. Our rest is shared by all. Our work is shared by all. Our failures are shared by all. Our successes are shared by all. What we lack is shared by all. What we have become is shared by all. Our individuality is shared by all. Our unity is shared by all. 4 SPIRITUAL EXAMPLES DEMONSTRATED AT THE EKI WEEKEND 4.1 COMMUNITY BUILDING SERVICE 4.2 FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND - A TEAM EXPERIENCE IN VULNERABILITY 4.3 FOOT WASHING COMMISSIONING SERVICE (IN TEAM FORMATION) 4.4 AFFIRMATION THROUGH THE PRAYER CIRCLE 4.4.1 Managing the Prayer Circle

COMMUNITY BUILDING (continued)
BRIEF INTRODUCTIONS

Information & INSTRUCTIONS
The Parking Lot Relevant Topics / Issues / Questions to be discussed at another time Informal Discussion Saturday Sunday Morning Tea 10:00 Lunch 12:25 Afternoon Tea 3:30 Finish 5:30 Start 8:30 Morning Tea 10:35 Finish 12:50 EZRA

OBJECTIVE of EKI TRAINING
WHY EKI TRAINING OBJECTIVE of EKI TRAINING “To enable all Kairos volunteers to understand and deliver the mission of Kairos within the boundaries of KPMA as described within approved policies and manuals.” 1 – p6 1 – p6

To introduce support resources, including Ezra.
WHY EKI TRAINING AIMS for the WEEKEND To pursue an understanding of the philosophy and essentials of the Kairos ministry – The Why (ethos) and the How (methodology). To clarify the principles and practices underlying the delivery of a Kairos program, including the Short Course and the Continuing Ministry. To introduce support resources, including Ezra. 1 – p6 1 – p6

KAIROS LEADER'S PRAYER Lord, grant that we may understand the necessity for depth in Kairos, rather than surface luster. Convince us of the truth that it is not colourful moments, but your presence which bears fruit. Multiply, O God, the self-sacrificing souls among us who know how to give everything for your cause: our time, our faculties, our health and even our lives, if necessary. Red Manual - Prayer IIIA2

KAIROS LEADER'S PRAYER (continued)
Instill in us boldness in our initiatives, good judgment in our choices of the right means and that courage, which in spite of failures, assures victory through your redeeming love. Cleanse us of the tiny rivalries, sensitivities, vanities, discourtesies everything which distracts from you, everything which divides or discourages us. Help us to maintain, at a high level, meaningful, supernatural and mutual love among ourselves, so that each one will seek by preference the most humble tasks and will rejoice at the good performed by others. Red Manual - Prayer IIIA2

KAIROS LEADER'S PRAYER (continued)
Grant that we may be unified in purpose and share in a single spirit… your spirit, Lord Jesus. Grant that your attractive goodness be seen in all of our faces, your warm accents of love heard on all of our words. In our lives, may we show something of you to the world, something which proclaims your living presence among us… Amen Red Manual - Prayer IIIA2

VIDEO: OUR CURSILLO ROOTS
2.10 – p20 2.10 – p20

KAIROS MISSION STATEMENT
OVERVIEW OF KAIROS KAIROS MISSION STATEMENT “The mission of Kairos Prison Ministry International is to bring Christ’s love and forgiveness to all incarcerated individuals, their families, and those who work with them, and to assist the incarcerated in the transition to becoming a productive citizen.”

KAIROS COMMUNITY PRAYER
OVERVIEW OF KAIROS (continued) KAIROS COMMUNITY PRAYER 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. Amen

OVERVIEW OF KAIROS (continued)
Purpose of Kairos Arms of the Ministry p10-14 2.2 THE PURPOSE OF KAIROS KAIROS OUTSIDE KAIROS TORCH THROUGH CARE JIGSAW GROUP Mission Australia • Prison Fellowship & Transition Mentoring • Anglicare • Samaritans • Prisoner and After Care Support Services • Alpha – Caring for Ex Offenders – Creating a network of supportive church communities, • Community Chaplaincy project – Home for Good (NSW DCS initiative), • Focus on the Family, and others Kairos organisation structure 2.11 p24-25 Organisation structure p10-17 2.11 p24-25

COMMON MISUNDERSTANDINGS
Knowing the difference between Kairos and the experience for our guests and our Cursillo/Emmaus experiences 2.10 p20-23 2.10 p20-23

COMMON MISUNDERSTANDINGS Differences in Participation
CURSILLO KAIROS Potential spiritual leaders Regularly attend church Comfortable with church practices Trusting of each other Loving, giving, with servants hearts Negative leaders in prisons “Un-churched” Uncomfortable with churchy things Untrusting of religion and religious people Angry, resentful, mostly self centered 2.10 p20-23

COMMON MISUNDERSTANDINGS Differences in Purpose
CURSILLO KAIROS Develop/encourage “spiritual leaders” Extend loving “family” Put action to their forgiveness by God Greater involvement in “community” Enhance the “Christian Community” Encourage change to “positive” leaders Provide “substitute family” Introduce God’s love and forgiveness Invite them into community Build “Christian Community” in prison 2.10 p20-23

COMMON MISUNDERSTANDINGS Differences in Program
CURSILLO KAIROS Communion is permissible Goal setting in their lives Encouragement of “discipleship” Sponsorship is workable Return to loving environment Palanca/Agape is not limited Different talks & meditations. No communion is permitted Encourage better “Choices” for future Encourage self-examination, spiritual growth Sponsorship unworkable Participants return to unloving environment Agape is “paper & written” 2.10 p20-23

COMMON MISUNDERSTANDINGS What motivates an inmate to come to Kairos?
For the food Out of boredom To manipulate us For the parole board To get some grease with the officer who recommended them 2.10 p21-22 We have found that the typical inmate is motivated to attend a Kairos course for far different reasons than the typical Christian volunteer attends their 4th Day movement retreat. They come to us for specific personal reasons that sometimes have nothing to do with seeking Christ seeking Christ: 2.10 p21-22

COMMON MISUNDERSTANDINGS After the reputation of Kairos spreads
To be accepted as an individual Because they are lonely Because they like what they see in those who are active in the Kairos community Because they really want to be loved but they can tell their buddies it was “for the biscuits” Deep down they have run out of answers Deep down though, all of them come because they have run out of “answers” 2. After the reputation of Kairos spreads in the institution, some come for personal reasons having to do with seeking Christ although they probably do not recognize that fact. They come: • To be accepted as an individual • Because they are lonely • Because they like what they see in those who are active in the Kairos community. • Because they really want to be loved but they can tell their buddies it was “for the biscuits” 2.10 p21-22

COMMON MISUNDERSTANDINGS
Things to avoid Don’t make the course too “churchy” or “holy” The impression that it is an “exclusive club” “Buying” the guests participation Excessive emphasis on agape Applause after talks etc Special dress Emphasis on performance Having inmates give thanks, poems, songs etc Denominationally specific expressions REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A SERVANT MINISTRY 2.10 p22-23 The type of participant we attract can be affected by: • Making the course too churchy • Teaching them it is a private club with passwords, etc. • Buying their participation with trade-gifts • Frightening them with our holiness Residents want to thank the team so they can “pay for” the grace they have received. This makes the experience fit into their world-view where everything is paid for. It is our job to keep them from exercising that desire. Overload of agape is not wise, and it can become gluttony. Certain denominationally specific expressions can be threatening to participants and team members alike and should be avoided. 2.10 p22-23

Morning Tea

KAIROS RIVERBANKS 1.4 – p8 & 5.2 p50 1.4 – p8 & 5.2 p50

KAIROS RIVERBANKS Each Leader chooses the best way for the team to journey down the river 1.4 – p8 & 5.2 p50 1.4 – p8 & 5.2 p50

The river is very narrow
KAIROS RIVERBANKS The Prison The river is very narrow Religious material through the Chaplain Not to be a visitor No metal or glass Don’t buy from guests Don’t pass messages, mail 1.4 – p8 & 5.2 p50 Honour the staff’s authority Nothing in nothing out 1.4 – p8 & 5.2 p50

Ministry Foundations KAIROS RIVERBANKS Agape Obedience Selfless
1.4 – p8 & 5.2 p50 For Christ Sacrifice Listen Love Prayer 1.4 – p8 & 5.2 p50

Common Ground KAIROS RIVERBANKS Avoid differences Ecumenical
Unified in Christ 1.4 – p8 & 5.2 p50 No communion Teach common ground Plant Love 1.4 – p8 & 5.2 p50

Team Formation KAIROS RIVERBANKS Stick to talk outlines Build agape
Prepare for roles Prepare for prison 1.4 – p8 & 5.2 p50 Prepare spiritually Take time Meeting attendance Prayer first 1.4 – p8 & 5.2 p50

Short Course - Spirit KAIROS RIVERBANKS Chapel sacred
Avoid a performance Don’t manipulate Dress in humility 1.4 – p8 & 5.2 p50 Listen & love Focus on family Be vulnerable Prayer vigil 1.4 – p8 & 5.2 p50

The river is narrow Short Course - Program KAIROS RIVERBANKS
Adapt to the institution Closing is worship Day 4: Encountering others Day 3: Encountering Christ 1.4 – p8 & 5.2 p50 Day 2: Encountering self Day 1: Encountering Kairos Everything in sequence Nothing substituted 1.4 – p8 & 5.2 p50

TEAM FORMATION 1 The process of building a spiritually unified and competently prepared team of servants. Head of the team: JESUS CHRIST Team Leader: in close relationship with Jesus 5.1

Personal preparation (spiritual) Recruit the rest of the team
TEAM FORMATION 1 Leader’s Role Personal preparation (spiritual) Recruit the rest of the team Form team into a spiritual unit Assign roles and tasks Invite & assign guests Program planning (short course, journey) Institutional agreements and preparation Logistical arrangements Facility arrangements Resources planning 5.1 p52

Right blend of Kairos experience Spiritual commitment
TEAM FORMATION 1 A Good Leader? Right blend of Kairos experience Spiritual commitment Administrative Skills Use God-given gifts of team members 7/02/13

Tools to Guide Leader: EKI training/ manual Red Program Manual
TEAM FORMATION 1 Tools to Guide Leader: EKI training/ manual Red Program Manual Most importantly EZRA

Team recruiting Desirably: worshipping regularly
TEAM FORMATION 1 Team recruiting Desirably: worshipping regularly member of small (prayer & share) group committed to the whole Kairos program (including team formation, short course, continuing ministry) have participated in Cursillo, Emmaus etc or a Kairos program (PFK, KO, KI, Torch) one third new members humble and obedient spirit (faithful to assigned jobs) Team size: at least 2 more than number of guests 5.6.1 – 54

Leader to assign TEAM FORMATION 1 Team formation tasks
Short Course & Initial Reunion roles / jobs Talks (short course, initial reunion) Chapel activities (meditations, prayers, readings) Hosts Prayer partners Guest allocations (to a family) 4th day speaker Resident servants 5.10 – p65-p66

Team Roles TEAM FORMATION 1 INSIDE Jesus Christ Leader Advising Leader
Observing Leader Inside Coordinator * Chaplain Head Servant * Agape Coordinator * Chapel Coordinator Music Leader * Family Leaders Family Assistants Family Clergy Family Servants * Assistants Resident Servants SUPPORT (OUTSIDE) Kitchen Coordinator * Runners (Prayer chapel) 5.7 – p56

EZRA will help TEAM FORMATION 2 Remember the purpose
Team Formation Meetings Remember the purpose - spiritually unified team (formation) - competently prepared (training) Total time: 34 hours Variety of activities (prayer, music, devotions, Bible discussion, small group sharing, skits, demonstrations, spiritual exercises, information sheets) Themed, effective and balanced Challenging (delegate to experienced members) The number of team meetings depends on local circumstances. This will depend on distances that the team needs to travel and availability; it may include an overnight retreat. It is not the number of meetings but the hours required to achieve a unified team that is ready for entry into the correctional centre. EZRA will assist in the planning of these meetings. See additional notes from EKI Manual 5.15 EZRA will help 5.15 – p74-5

Activities during team meetings
TEAM FORMATION 2 Activities during team meetings Theme / Scripture discussion Introductions Spiritual formation and experiences Team training skits Team job assignment training Kairos guideline training Institutional training Agape Music Footprints in the sand Talk preview Meditation and Homily rehearsal EZRA can help Activities that are part of Formations: Theme / Scripture Discussion, Introductions, Spiritual Formations and Experiences, Team training skits, Team Job Assignment Training, Kairos Guideline Training, Institutional Training, Agape, Music, Footprints in the Sand, Talk previews, Meditation and Homily Rehearsals. Themed, effective and balanced Team Formation can be challenging (delegate to experienced team members) 5.15 – p74-76

Kairos Team Formation Themes
Servanthood (Matthew 20:26-28) Vulnerability (John 13:34-35) God’s Love (Hebrews 10:24-25) Human Love (John 4:13-15) Humility (John 15:16) Gratitude (Ephesians 5:20) Compassion (Matthew 6:14-15) Affirmation (2 Corinthians 1:4) Suggested themes used during the Team formation meetings These themes help build the spiritual formation of the team – the spiritual formation is critical Every meeting has theme and related scripture. A time of reflection using the theme and scripture, followed by discussion in small groups or by the full team is a good way for the team to begin the process of building Christian community. 5.15 – p74

Team Spiritual Formation
TEAM FORMATION 2 Team Spiritual Formation Individual Christians Spiritually unified body of Christ Use the Teams Gifts A prayer Foundation Spiritual Experiences: Rock Altar Foot Washing Prayer Circle Prayer & Share Groups Team meeting Prayer Partners Two kinds of preparation – spiritual and logistical Team meetings to be spiritual enriching – challenge for the leader to form a spiritually unified team that is well prepared for their individual roles. Consider new team members and veteran team members God guides to select the team BUT how does God want to use each individual team member? In what capacity / role that best suit their gifts / talents? Clergy provide spiritual leadership and are encouraged to help the team develop spiritually Prayer is critical – especially if we get side tracked with the logistical preparation. Spiritual formation begins with prayer and continues on the foundation of prayer E.G. Spiritual Experiences: Rock Altar, - laying burdens where they belong / Foot Washing – prepare to be servants for inmates / Prayer Circle – Team prays for each other / Prayer & Share Groups – small group discussion & prayer focused on Team formation themes / Team meeting Prayer Partners – 1 on 1 prayer. Kairos Operations Manual 2006 – Section III 37-39 J 5.13 – p70-72

Team Spiritual Formation - Agape
TEAM FORMATION 2 Team Spiritual Formation - Agape INVISIBLE AGAPE Love Prayer Sacrifice VISIBLE AGAPE General Agape Group Posters Group Letters Children Posters Personal Agape Agape – fundamental principle – unconditional love and sacrifice without expecting something in return – Invisible Agape Prayer Vigil & Support team prayer during short course Personal Agape Letters – addressed to the individual either by Name or as Dear Brother in Christ - From team (family room team &support team) or Christian community NOTE: Personal team agape letter – not to be confused with the team welcome letter Screen letters for appropriateness: no stickers, overly religious, inappropriate pictures / language , Encourage & Support Children letters / posters – first name & age only. Distribute equally to participants. General Agape – letters or posters from groups or individuals addressed to the KI short course. Handmade / original – no copies, signed from group / institution No stickers, glitter or return address / personal information General agape must be destroyed after each short course – only personal agape letters are kept by the participants Kairos Operations Manual 2006 – Section III 29-33 Personalised Individual letters from team (Participant’s Name) Individual letters from Christian community (Dear Brother) Letters from children (No identifying information) J 5.13 – p72-73

Practical Preparations
TEAM FORMATION 2 Practical Preparations Meeting Attendance - team list & absences Kairos Wisdom - lessons learnt & past experiences Correctional services requirements – religious volunteers Gathering & organising Agape – baking biscuits, letters, supplies, prayer vigil Team accommodation & Team contact information Job assignments – role information, manual, mentor Logistical preparations – the practical component to being organised and well prepared for team meetings Logistics – operational organisation / practical preparation to make it happen – The NOT so spiritual practicalities Team Meetings - Meeting Attendance – keep list of abscesses Team contact list Meeting & Short course date, time, venue etc. What to bring e.g. bedding & cost Roles / expectations – be clear what is expected and how to prepare / what to bring Kairos Wisdom Use the manual (Green/Red) EZRA – discussions & skits Experienced team – mentor less experienced team / particularly skilled / knowledgeable e.g. indiginous PSDG / State Council / Regional Committee / Other states / EKI Department of correctional Services Correctional services – clearance for religious volunteers – vital to adhere to these reguirments Adhere to the correctional intuitions / prisons guidelines Apape: Advertise / request the Christian community to contribute Organising and gathering letters, posters, drawings, banners Online Prayer vigil Biscuits & food preparation Supplies – stationery, Kairos supplies: crosses, freedom guide, certificates, bibles Accommodation: sleeping arrangements for team formation & during short course Consider cost, distance, how to contact team member, team unity Job Assignments: team members need to know what is expected of them in their role / what their role requires Provide information – manual, extra guidance Team up with more experienced team member or prayer partner or mentor Plenty of opportunity for questions & discussion Guest invitations Team meal and sleeping arrangements All resources Closing ceremony invitations and arrangements Kairos Operations Manual 2006 – Section III 39-42 J 5.14 – p73-77

Meditations Preparing Talks Guidelines for giving talks *
TEAM FORMATION 2 Preparing Talks Guidelines for giving talks * Key element * Key headings Talk outline * Talk preview * Kairos has a theme for each day of the Course, and the talks for that day contribute to building on the realization of that day’s theme and to the overall concept that each talk is part of the whole: We will look at these and how they fit together in a bit more detail later. 5.9.3 & 5.15TALK REVIEWS Each talk must be reviewed prior to the course to ensure that the speaker has adhered to the guidelines in the green manual. It is imperative that each speaker understands that their talk is one of 11 components and that they all fit together as there can be no missing pieces. It is also important that each speaker realises that there is a time limit to ensure that the program can be completed in the required time. It is not important that the entire Team review every talk. Small groups can review talks at the same time. It is also important that talks be reviewed, where appropriate, by the same gender, as some speakers are extremely vulnerable when sharing some intimate aspects of their lives. We ask speakers to expose some of their worst moments, some of their greatest weaknesses and how Christ brought them out of these moments. Experience has shown that when the opposite gender is present those speakers do not always share their deepest most vulnerable moments; having the opposite gender present creates a barrier. It is not important which meeting these reviews take place; the number of available rooms etc may influence this. The important issue is that they are all reviewed. Meditations Read from script * * resource sheet from Ezra J 5.9 & 5.15 – p76 &

Lunch Blessing before meals Thanks after meals
Bless our friends, bless our food. Come, O Lord and sit with us May our talk glow with peace Bring you love to surround us Friendship and peace, may it bloom and grow Bloom and grow forever Bless our friends, bless our food Bless our dear land forever Hear our thanks, Father God Thanks, O Son, for being with us Thanks for words and giving peace Urging love strong and sincere Friendship and peace, may it bloom and grow Bloom and grow forever Thanks for friends, thanks for food Thanks for freedom, dear Father

SHORT COURSE 1 Structure and Themes
Day 4 Encountering Others: Growing in faith and community with others Day 3 Encountering Christ: Meet Jesus and the body of Christ. Find forgiveness in Him Day 2 Encountering Self: Understand yourself and your standing with God Kairos has a theme for each day and the talks for that day contribute to building on the theme of the day - strengthens the concept that each talk is part of a whole Day 1 Encountering Kairos: Reduce anxiety and build comfort level 5.9 – p60,61

Group dynamics video VIDEO: GROUP DYNAMICS
Group dynamics – groups form in stages Stage 1 – inclusion Stage 2 – power and control Stage 3 – affection Stage 4 – continuing community 5.9.2 – p62

CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS
“I was in prison and you visited me” Matthew 25:36 2.9.4 – p20 2.9.4 – p20

WHY and WHAT Committed to the Mission of Kairos: Bringing Christ’s love and forgiveness to all incarcerated individuals, their families and those who work with them, and to assist in their transition to becoming productive citizens. All can expect highest standards of attitude and behavior. As Christians, we live in humility, faithfulness and in the power of the Holy Spirit, expressing this in loving relationships. Protect the reputation and integrity of the ministry. We need to recognize the ethical dimension and adhere to the values.

KAIROS VALUES Honour God in All we do Giving God all the credit. Diligently sharing His gifts to achieve His purposes. Seeking Him in Spirit in worshipping, sharing and praying together. Relinquishing all anxiety to his care. 3 – p37 3 – p37

Grow and Build Up one Another Taking personal responsibility for ourselves - be authentic. Building up each other - listening encouraging spirit of compassion. Single family caring deeply - if so need no rules. 3 – p37 2 – p27-30

Maintain Integrity and Excellence Reviewing operational content. Incorporating best practice in manuals, training, conduct and ethics. Adhering to published procedures standards and guidelines. 3 – p37 3 – p37

Practice responsible stewardship Honour corporate responsibilities Choose best value within budgets Respond to overall organisational need 3 – p37 3 – p37

OUTCOMES Beliefs and Values Choices Ranking of our values Honouring God Building each other up Maintaining integrity Pursuing excellence Exercising stewardship 2 – p27-30

NATURE OF THE MINISTRY Kairos is ecumenical: this is crucial to its purpose and methods. Must present ourselves as community, cohesive and unified. Affirmation of the Nicene Creed – common statement of faith – means by which the unity is expressed. Interdenominational ethos of Kairos requires there be no denominational proselytising, advocacy of one theological viewpoint or denominational practice. Teams should be denominational diverse – maintain balance

CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS MOTTO: LISTEN, LISTEN, LOVE, LOVE
Will release participants from fear, mistrust and rejection. They may then engage in a listening and loving relationship with God and others. Listening involves physical attention. Non verbal encouragement and restraint of personal agendas. Conveys value respect and acceptance. We do not change opinions but witness to Christ’s love. 2 – p17 2 – p17

CONFIDENTIALITY Builds safety and trust – what is shared around family table stays there. Demonstrates respect – do not disclose information shared in confidence even to other team members of family members. Guarantees protection of participants – when using case studies when promoting Kairos, must safeguard privacy. 2 .11– p28 2 .11– p28

National Privacy Policy Act (1988) Option of interacting anonymously with you Use fair and lawful ways to collect personal information Ensure individual is aware of what it will be used for Particular care with publication of personal information Must protect privacy of individuals 2 – p27-30 2 – p27-30

CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS COMPLIANCE WITH KPMA POLICY AND MANUALS
Kairos is a company of directors (Board), staff and volunteers. Compliance underpins the credibility and reputation of programs. Manuals – all volunteers will comply with requirements. Operations Manual outlines structures and functions. Correctional Institutions have own code of conduct we must comply with. Security guidelines must be followed. State and Commonwealth Laws must be obeyed. 2 – p28

MONEY MATTERS Financial affairs to be managed to high level of integrity, transparency and accountability. PERSONAL BEHAVIOURS We shape our lives and service according to the teaching and example of Jesus Christ. 2.11 – p29 2.11 – p29

DUTY OF CARE TO PARTICIPANTS Must be courteous and fair. Comply with direction of persons in authority. Treat residents, families and team members with equal respect. Dress appropriately. Do not give or receive gifts. 2 – p29 2 – p29

Kairos events are alcohol free. Be beyond reproach with language or behavior that could be construed as sexual or racial etc. Lead balanced life spiritually, recreationally, physically and relationally. Resist forming personal relationships with residents outside Kairos - letters or visits. Focus of Kairos - encourage inmates to develop relationship with Christ and each other. 2 – p27-30

CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS ENGAGEMENT IN KAIROS PROGRAMS
Commit to whole program - Team Formation, Short Course and Journey Program or Reunions (Kairos season). One third of each team to be new volunteers. Individuals limit to one program per year. (Other church involvement) Do not be in KI and KO at the same time. Men with men and women with women. (other than support teams) Never engage in “one on one” discussions with opposite sex. 2 – p27-30

INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS We are guests of institution’s Manager. Respect the position of the Chaplain. Memorandum of Understanding Communication with staff of institution only through Course Leader, Coordinator or Regional Committee Chair. Follow direction of officers without question. Always address DCS staff respectfully. 2 – p30 2 – p30

PUBLIC COMMENT Includes speaking engagements, radio, television, newspapers (including Christian), books, journals, internet. permission must be sought from CEO of KPMA or Board Chairman. Use up-to-date material. (Presentation Kit available) 2 – p30 OTHER HEADINGS Use of Facilities and Equipment Intellectual Property 2 – p30

CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS REPORTING BREACHES OF CONDUCT
All have duty to report conduct that places at some risk other staff or volunteers, participants or ministry. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES Advice Counselling Apology Warning Leave ministry report to DOCS or police (unlawful behaviour) 2 – p27-30

CHANGES IN RED MANUAL “A Christian” and “Action” talks consolidated into one “Christian Action” talk Family Table Discussion after “The Wall” meditation Re-introduction of the Three-legged Stool throughout the Short Course Expanded Clergy Qualifications formal qualification, can work in interdenominational setting, licensed for privileged communication status

Enhanced Spirituality at the end of the Forgiveness Windup
CHANGES IN RED MANUAL Enhanced Spirituality at the end of the Forgiveness Windup Major final day changes to increase Spirituality: “Prayer for Healing Memories” and “The Rooster Story” meditations (with Family Table discussion about both) “Obstacles to Accepting” God’s Grace talk “Means of Grace” talk “Hang in There” talk led by the Short Course Leader with a grouping practice at the Family Table and a revised Family Affirmation Prayer Circle

The role of Music Music is integral part of our Christian life
SHORT COURSE 2 The role of Music Music is integral part of our Christian life Music is used to set the tone of the course Music is used to move between activities Music is used to build communities for team and the Short Course Music is an integral part of our Christian life. It is the vehicle of integrity that binds us together as we sing with one voice, one message. Music has a unique spiritual quality that transcends our minds and brings us together in a spiritual bond. In Kairos also, music and singing play integral roles in setting the spiritual tone of the course, moving the course from one activity to another and building community during both team formation and the Kairos short course itself. 5.8 – p57-60

The role of Music (continued)
SHORT COURSE 2 The role of Music (continued) Things to keep in mind: Residents may never have sung in public before Literacy may be low, they cannot read the song words A song may get stuck in our minds and it is usually the simple choruses or verses not complicated songs There are a few things to keep in mind: 1. Many of the residents will not have experienced community singing and they will have missed out on the joy of singing together in family, school, church and community. 2. Literacy among many of our guests is often quite low. It is not an average selection of the community and therefore our choice of songs needs to be kept simple and tunes familiar. 3. We are all aware of how a song can get stuck in our head, it can either be annoying or it can form a prayer that the Holy Spirit can use to remind us again of God’s great love. It is the simple riffs that get in our head, not complicated meandering melodies. 5.8 – p57-60

SHORT COURSE 2 The role of Music (continued) Choosing a Music Leader: Needs to understand the flow of the Short Course Must be able to open to the Holy Spirit The music team is not there to entertain but to help form the community strong understanding of the flow and purpose of each segment of the Kairos course, the ability to direct and lead a group of musicians, and the skills necessary to facilitate the music by creating an environment that encourages group singing. willingness to listen to the Holy Spirit A music leader needs to understand the purpose and dynamics of the team formation time, the weekend or the short course so that appropriate songs can be selected to complement what is happening. 5.8 – p58

SHORT COURSE 2 The role of Music (continued) Choice of Music: Easy to learn Conducive to group singing Practice with the team to familiarize themselves with the key songs Know the songs and enjoy them Not too difficult – easy to sing and relate to without feeling uncomfortable with Christian context 5.8.3 – p58-59

SHORT COURSE 2 The role of Music (continued) Music and Copyright Reporting: Does Kairos Require A Performance Copyright Licence To Play Live Music Or CD's? NO, considered domestic How Does Kairos Meet Its Copyright Requirements? Church Copyright Licence and a Photocopy licence with CCLI (Australia) Kairos uses the CCLI licence 5.8.4 – p60

Team Positions: Support Team Assignments
SHORT COURSE 2 Team Positions: Support Team Assignments Support Team: the praying party on the outside Support team functions (varies) Kitchen leader, Observing kitchen leader, Advising kitchen leader Chapel leader Inventory leader, inventory assistant Agape leader, agape team Biscuit leader, biscuit team Meal leader, meal team Runners Kairos Inside team are gender specific inside the community room e.g. men typically serve men and women typically serve women BUT the whole team is a mixed gender group where support team can support the inside team in prayer and practical service regardless of their gender. Support team typically serves outside the prison – providing logistical support and food Depends on the team size and correctional facility – team format and effort Key responsibility is to cover the Kairos team and participants in prayer May assign specific team members to pray for specific participants – but how this is done varies Support team member is also a prayer partner for an inside team member Support team has to understand the meaning of agape / critical nature of agape and ensure proper preparations to deliver the agape Support team job assignments – typical positions of support team where food is served (as in green manual page III-28) Kairos Operations Manual 2006 – Section III – p68

Closing Ceremony SHORT COURSE 2 Expectation:
Nature: Spiritual (prayer, music) , joyful, simple Respectful, affirming Non threatening (don’t call out, don’t force testimony) Some differences from “Cursillo/Emmaus” closings Arrangements: Invitations (including official guests) Security issues Setting up venue Musicians Kairos Operations Manual – Section III EKI 5.16 Special moment but it take preparation in advance – invite community / special guests. Selected guests Different to Cursillo/Emmaus – not all Christians The more holy the closing the more participants are encouraged to stand in the arms of the Spirit. We don’t want superficial response – need to be real Affirmation is good – but don’t go wild Be sensitive to guests of the opposite sex – don’t put anyone in an uncomfortable situation. Ladies to dress and act appropriately. WA- KO guests not permitted to attend closing if they know the participant – CHECK Expectation: That invited guests would be or become potential on-going supporters of Kairos (future team members, agape and/or financial support) 5.16 – p76-P78

Afternoon Tea

Catch-up on parking lot responses
Kairos

Security Issues DRESS CODE & SECURITY
NINO – “nothing in nothing out” (Inside Coordinator only to take in materials for Short Course, including medication) No team member to be on the Visitation list. Don’t give, accept or purchase anything from a guest/resident. Don’t mail letters or pass on messages for a guest/resident. Religious material must come through the Chaplain. Wear appropriate dress. No metal or glass objects Always be obedient to the manager and staff of the prison. Refer to the prison guidelines and security briefing

Where can you go to get help:
WHAT TO DO IF……….. Every Kairos Leader is faced with a situation that is not completely covered in the manuals or by a specific Kairos policy. We are engaged is some very serious spiritual warfare, and Satan can be very creative with his destructive activities. Where can you go to get help: Kairos Short Course Manual Kairos Operational Manual Advising Leader Regional Committee State Council KSO CEO 7 WHAT TO DO IF………… 7.1 PRE-MINISTRY, OR "INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENT" PHASE 7.2 TEAM FORMATION PHASE 7.3 COURSE PHASE 7.4 POST-COURSE ACTIVITIES 7.5 DISCIPLINE 7.6 SUMMARY 7 – p86

Pre-ministry or “Institutional Agreement” Phase
WHAT TO DO IF……….. Pre-ministry or “Institutional Agreement” Phase Circumstance: The prison you are talking with about beginning a Kairos ministry wants to have the ministry but wants you to do the course in just 3 days. Response: Negotiations to begin a new ministry should only be conducted in conjunction with the State Council. Kairos Short Courses can be conducted in shorter timeframes, but not without the approval of the State Council and CEO. 7 WHAT TO DO IF………… 7.1 PRE-MINISTRY, OR "INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENT" PHASE 7.2 TEAM FORMATION PHASE 7.3 COURSE PHASE 7.4 POST-COURSE ACTIVITIES 7.5 DISCIPLINE 7.6 SUMMARY 7 – p86

Team Formation Phase WHAT TO DO IF……….. Circumstance:
You plan on having 5 table families on the course, but can only recruit enough volunteers to have 2 team members per table family. Response: As the experienced Team Members to assist with recruiting from amongst those in their Churches who have hearts for Ministry. If you are unable to get more volunteers, reduce the number of table families on the course until you can support a table family structure of 3 team and 6 residents per family. This design is intentional and important. 7 WHAT TO DO IF………… 7.1 PRE-MINISTRY, OR "INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENT" PHASE 7.2 TEAM FORMATION PHASE 7.3 COURSE PHASE 7.4 POST-COURSE ACTIVITIES 7.5 DISCIPLINE 7.6 SUMMARY 7 – p88

Course Phase WHAT TO DO IF……….. Circumstance:
Something interrupts the course (counts, incidents, weather,) that causes you to fall significantly behind. How do you make up lost time? Response: You are given the authority and the responsibility by your Regional Committee to run the course according to the Kairos Manual. That is your job. In the prison environment, all manner of delays can and do happen-frequently! When delays happen, it becomes your job to make the best of what you have. There is some "fluff' time in the schedule to made the course relaxed. Try to keep it that way. 7 WHAT TO DO IF………… 7.1 PRE-MINISTRY, OR "INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENT" PHASE 7.2 TEAM FORMATION PHASE 7.3 COURSE PHASE 7.4 POST-COURSE ACTIVITIES 7.5 DISCIPLINE 7.6 SUMMARY 7 – p89

WHAT TO DO IF……….. Course Phase Never cut:
Meditations and Chapel Visits -their call to be spiritual Breaks -nothing is learned if people are uncomfortable Discussion time –forming family, learning to be heard May trim or combine: Poster time –one poster for two talks, perhaps either/or Some talks 7 WHAT TO DO IF………… 7.1 PRE-MINISTRY, OR "INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENT" PHASE 7.2 TEAM FORMATION PHASE 7.3 COURSE PHASE 7.4 POST-COURSE ACTIVITIES 7.5 DISCIPLINE 7.6 SUMMARY May cut: Some talks if necessary. All of last day's talks may be picked up in the Instructional Reunion and Monthly Reunions or Journey programs Some song sessions 7 – p89

Post-Course Activities Circumstance:
WHAT TO DO IF……….. Post-Course Activities Circumstance: You are only allowed a half day for the Instructional Reunion. Response: Shorten or combine the talks. Reduce the "practice time." Try to organize the residents into functioning groups, if possible. 7 WHAT TO DO IF………… 7.1 PRE-MINISTRY, OR "INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENT" PHASE 7.2 TEAM FORMATION PHASE 7.3 COURSE PHASE 7.4 POST-COURSE ACTIVITIES 7.5 DISCIPLINE 7.6 SUMMARY 7 – p86

Discipline WHAT TO DO IF………..
Unfortunately, some Kairos volunteers occasionally become undisciplined or disobedient, and cause problems to the local ministry. Response local leadership to confront them in a loving and caring way to convince them to stop their disruptive activities. The only action that can be taken to discipline a Kairos volunteer is to remove them from participating in the ministry. 7 WHAT TO DO IF………… 7.1 PRE-MINISTRY, OR "INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENT" PHASE 7.2 TEAM FORMATION PHASE 7.3 COURSE PHASE 7.4 POST-COURSE ACTIVITIES 7.5 DISCIPLINE 7.6 SUMMARY 7 – p86

Summary / Questions WHAT TO DO IF………..
As a Kairos leader you need to be familiar with Kairos manuals, programs, policies, and procedures. You need to know not only "what", but "why". 7 WHAT TO DO IF………… 7.1 PRE-MINISTRY, OR "INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENT" PHASE 7.2 TEAM FORMATION PHASE 7.3 COURSE PHASE 7.4 POST-COURSE ACTIVITIES 7.5 DISCIPLINE 7.6 SUMMARY 7 – p86

QESTIONS CLOSE FOR THE DAY
QUESTIONS One Line Prayers Lords prayer Meditation – Sending us Forth Sunday start at 8:30

VIDEO: CROSSING THE LINE

ESSENTIALS of KAIROS INSIDE (EKI) TRAINING WEEKEND
Saturday 9 February 2013 Sunday 10 February 2013 WA - Acacia 104

EZRA Introduction to EZRA 6 p79-85 6 p79-85

EZRA Introduction to EZRA EZRA help site 6 p79-85

The Kairos Continuing Ministry (“The Journey Program”)
The Principal Purpose of Kairos is to establish strong Christian communities among the populations of correctional institutions. This is essentially done through the impact of small, 3‑to‑5 person share and prayer groups of the residents in the institutions. 2.4– p10 & 8 p93

CONTINUING MINISTRY 2.4– p10 & 8 p93

The KPMA Program Manual describes these key components:
CONTINUING MINISTRY The KPMA Program Manual describes these key components: The Short Course (first experience of meeting in family groups) Initial Reunion (encouragement and training for participating in on-going “Prayer and Share” fellowship) Monthly Reunion (chance for inside community to lead the program) Two Day Retreat (encouragement for those who have “drifted away” to rejoin the group) Journey Program (facilitating a journey of Christian transformation and growth) 2.4– p10 & 8 p93

CONTINUING MINISTRY In Australia it is common to label the whole program of continuing ministry as "The Journey Program" and often is a regular (weekly, fortnightly or even monthly) activity, on a consistent day of the week and at a set time. Such a program may incorporate various aspects of the five components of the continuing ministry of Kairos. 2.4– p10 & 8 p93

Basic principles of support
CONTINUING MINISTRY Basic principles of support The Kairos volunteer is not to become a primary support person for any resident. We must encourage residents to enter into community with each other rather than with ourselves. By engaging in the continuing ministry activities (especially “Prayer & Share”), residents begin to form relationships of trust with each other and with God. The more these relationships grow, the easier and more effective will be their rehabilitation and reconciliation with family and the community after release. 2.4– p10 & 8 p93

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Affirmation song

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