2014 WCCCC Cabin Sharing Leader (CSL) training

Jim and Christine Hsia Saturday, December 6, 2014

CSL TRAINING

Have you ever been a cabin sharing leader?

Yes, at Winter Conference Yes, at other conferences or camps No, never slept in a cabin

Why Cabin Sharing?

Suggestions for Being a Good CSL

Guidelines

Demo & Practice

Overview

Why Cabin Sharing?

One of the most popular ways to serve at Winter Conference!

Fellowship

Friendship

Encourage Pray

What does it take?

Job requirements for Cabin Sharing Leader at 2014 WCCCC Winter Conference:

FaithfulAvailable Trainable

Responsibilities

Come to the conference full-time Lead cabin sharing sessions for 3 nights

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You can have the most fun at Winter Conference!

Why Cabin Sharing?

Suggestions for Being a Good CSL

Guidelines

Demo & Practice

Overview

Be Spiritually Ready

Have a consistent relationship with God: confess your own sins (I John 1:9)

Recognize the Holy Spirit is in control the situation (John 16:8; II Cor. 5:18-20)

Start praying for people in your group

What do you do to get ready?

Be Encouraging

Smile. Have warm and steady eye contactUse his/her first name Be humble and patient: do not rush Be sincere, interested, open, available and

sensitive to the sharing of othersUse acknowledging phrases and non-verbal

expressions

Night #1

Ice breaker Get to know each other Expectations of the conference

(Why did you come?) Prayer

Suggestion

Ice Breakers

Fun ways for people to introduce themselves Share in pairs and introduce each other Your name: meaning, funny or interesting Favorite: dessert, song, thing Best Christmas you remember Share 1 truth and 1 lie If you could do anything without concern for

finances, etc.—what would that be?

What’s your favorite ice breaker?

2014 Theme

"Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.“

Colossians 2:6-7

Thematic Ice Breakers

Describe your family’s roots. Which traditions or values have impacted you?

Who/what helped your spiritual walk the most this year?

Name a challenge or struggle you overcame by walking closely with Christ

Night #2

How was your day?Workshop attended? Most inspiring? Enjoy the most?

Prayer

Suggestion

Night #3

How was your day? Reflections and decisions Exchange contact infoGroup photo Prayer

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Suggestion

Keep in Touch

Emails Facebook, etc. ReunionsOutings

(food, hiking, movies…)

Why Cabin Sharing?

Suggestions for Being a Good CSL

Guidelines

Demo & Practice

Overview

Guidelines

Make it fun and enjoyable Keep the sharing on social + spiritual Include everyone, even the quiet onesWater & snacks are optional

However…Observe bedtimeNo visitors (esp. other gender) Visitors

Why Cabin Sharing?

Suggestions for Being a Good CSL

Guidelines

Demo & Practice

Overview

Demo & Practice

WCCCC Staff

If you feel uncomfortable or are concerned about being a counselor even after this training, please talk to: Gloria Ng, Adult Vice Chair Alan Li, Student Vice Chair

Or speak with any WCCCC staff during the conference

Thanks for serving.

Questions?

See you at the conference.