C3 leader’s training 1 september 4, 2013

Welcome C3

Leaders!

4 September, 2013

Devotion

TheMission

We encourage all to seek, live and share an active faith in Jesus Christ.

TheWord

28 It is he whom we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone in all wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature in Christ.

 29 For this I toil and struggle with all the energy that he powerfully inspires within me.

- Colossians 1:28-29

CoreValues

• The Grace of God• Experiencing that grace• Sharing that grace

• Focused• We are about the faith of

children, youth and families• Faithful

• We are faithful to God• In our own faith practice• In what we teach• In what we live out

alongside young people• Passion

• We practice and teach a faith of both the head and the heart

CoreValues

• Welcoming• All are welcome. No exceptions.

• Partnership• We initiate partnerships that

build the faith and lives of our children, youth and their families

• With the rest of the congregation

• Within our community• Within the church

• Integrity• Our work mirrors our values

always• One kid at a time

• In the midst of our size, we still focus on the needs, concerns and joys of each individual young person

C3• Community• Confirmation• Christ

5:00pm - 6:00pmPizza+! (Families welcome)($3=2 slices, salad and a beverage!)

6:00 - 7:00 pmFaith Formation Hour·C3:

·7/8th in small groups·9/10th in large/small groups·After conf weekend 10th grade groups continue on their own schedule

·Coffee available in Commons·L5 Courses

7:00pm - 7:45pmEcclesia: A worship/devotional experienceSamaritan Hall

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7:45pm - 8:45pmE loreJr High Youth Ministry

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7:45pm - 8:45pmE ressSr High Youth Ministry

SundayNights

WednesdayNights

4:30pm-5:30pmFaith Formation Hour·C3:

·7/8th in small groups·9/10th in large/small groups·After conf weekend 10th grade groups continue on their own schedule

·Coffee available in Commons

5:30pm – 6:30pmPizza+!·Families Welcome·$3 – 2 slices, salad and a beverage

6:30pm - 7:30pmFaith Formation Hour·Same as above with the addition of L5 ·Coffee in the Commons

7:00pm - 8:30pm·Short term groups

·Leadership Team; Peer Ministry, Mission Trip groups, etc…

TheHour

Grades 7 & 80-10 min: Weekly launch in Youth Room Prayer and Announcements

10-20 min: Group Check in Highs and lows Group Announcements

20-50 min: Content Conversation

Grade 90-20 min (Large Group): Meet in Samaritan Hall Announcements Whole Group Teaching

20-25 min (Small Group): Meet in small group locations Group Check in Highs and lows Group Announcements

25-50 min: Reflection on the topic

Check In System

C3 Content Grades 7 & 8

Year 1 Year 2

Lutheran Belief The Old Testament

The 10 Commandments The New Testament

The Apostle’s Creed

The Lord’s Prayer

Grade 9

7 Faith Practices Intro Two Kingdoms

7 Faith Practices: Pray Priesthood of all Believers

7 Faith Practices: Study Jesus Ethic: Judging

7 Faith Practices: Give Jesus Ethic: Homelessness

7 Faith Practices: Invite Jesus Ethic: Sexuality

7 Faith Practices: Serve Jesus Ethic: Substance Abuse

7 Faith Practices: Encourage Jesus Ethic: Bullying

7 Faith Practices: Worship Jesus Ethic: Technology

Telling Your Faith Story Jesus Ethic: Entertainment

Law and Gospel Spiritual Gifts

Justification Using Your Gifts from Here

The Portfolios

Leader’s Role…

Reflection vs. InstructionThere is a difference between

“teaching a class” and “leading a group.”

We focus on leading the group.

Education = to draw out…

The Curriculum FormatWhat?• What did you hear? What stood out to you?

What didn’t you understand?

So What?• Why is this important? What do you think it

means? What other questions does it raise for you?

Now What?• So what does this mean for how you think?• So what does this mean for how you act?• What do you think we should do about it?

Question Style

General

More Specific

Specific

ThePoint

And always open ended.

No yes/no

Leading a Small Group:

Positive:Accountability & Structure

Negative:Yes & No questions,

negativity Fears:

Knowing all the answers Uncomfortable subjects Maturity How to Fit in

Why Small Groups?

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

10 tips for leading a small group:

1.Atmosphere is crucial 2.Relationships are more

important 3.Remember the purpose 4.Preparation is essential 5.Be graceful

10 tips for leading a small group:

6. Discipline and Control is a key issue 7. Don’t be afraid of silence 8. Routine and Ritual 9. Discuss 10. You matter

Communications• Web page: lordoflife.org/C3• eNewsletters: lordoflife.org/enews• Requirement updates:

lordoflife.org/C3requirements• Text alerts: lordoflife.org/txtalerts• Facebook: facebook.com/lordoflifelutheran

Requirements • worshipping together as a family at least

twice a month • ten worship notes per year • serving others ten hours per year • attendance and participation in weekly

small group • participation in retreats

RetreatsRetreat Dates: • Grade 7 is October 5-6; • Grade 8 is October 12-13

Alternates:• C3 Saturday #1: November 23• C3 Saturday #2: March 22 

We have three goals for our retreats:· To build community.· To really dig into a topic or subject.· To experience our faith away from the normal distractions of daily life. 

What to do when you will be gone… 

Worship Notes

10. Simple• Saturday at 5:30; Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 &

11• Ecclesia Sundays at 7pm• Other churches• Bible Camp = 5

Service Hours

10. Simple• Assist in worship• Assist in church school• Summer Stretch (covers all)• VBS (covers all)• Jr High Mission Trip (covers all)

• 9th Grade: Think project

• Outside Service project? Ask

o September 4 (Leader’s Training) 6-8:30 pm;o November 6 (Leader’s Huddle) 5:30 pm;o January 8 (Leader’s Huddle) 5:30 pm; o March 19 (Leader’s Huddle) 5:30 pm;o May 7 (Evaluation and Celebration) 7:45 pm;

Leader’s Huddles

Small Group Resources 

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