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Now, what am I supposed to do?
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Summer Medical Institute (SMI) is an integral part of the discipleship training of MCO. The purpose of SMI is to help student develop a deeper understanding of the mission of the church, the call to reach the nations and the implications for their lives. SMI participants will be challenged to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and in doing so be better equipped to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of their community through the power of the gospel.
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“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20
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Summer Medical Institute (SMI) is an integral part of the discipleship training of MCO. The purpose of SMI is to help student develop a deeper understanding of the mission of the church, the call to reach the nations and the implications for their life. SMI participants will be challenged to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and in doing so be better equipped to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of their community through the power of the gospel.
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Encouraging Participation How did you encourage participation in this year’s SMI? How can you use SMI as an opportunity to talk about the disciple’s role in the Great Commission (whether they attend or not)?
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Encouraging Participation Responsibility of Bible Study Leader Announce/promote in Bible study Personal invitations Identify their “stance” on SMI Follow-up, based on response In larger studies, make sure there is a plan for who is personally inviting and following-up each individual.
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Identify Potential Leadership What are we looking for in a potential leader? How do you choose? Responsibility of Bible Study Leader Identify potential leadership Ensure your potential leaders are planning to participate Make recommendations for d-group leaders and area leaders Team leaders will challenge
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Preparing a Participant What kind of preparation is required for a student to participate on SMI? Logistical Spiritual How can you, as a leader, use the preparation for SMI to augment your discipleship of student participants?
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Participant Follow-Up During SMI What can you do to ensure follow-up if you are not attending SMI with your students? After the project
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Leader Development Overview Leadership on SMI includes D-group Leaders, Area Leaders, and possibly student Team Leaders Emphasis on general leadership development in context of SMI Sunday leadership meetings
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Preparing a Leader Communicate your desire and plan to help them develop Know their role/responsibilities for project See handout Assess their development needs Partner with Team Leaders to help implement
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Leader Follow-Up During SMI How can you ensure follow-up if you are not attending SMI with your leader? After the project
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