FACILITATOR TRAINING

TRIBES at CCM

How is the volunteer culture of the church similar?

So you want to Volunteer?

RECIPE FOR SUCCESSWhat does a successful Small Group look like?

What does this picture say to you about your role as a facilitator?

Question

Creating A Safe Tribe

Confidentiality is MANDATORY

Wear nametags at the beginning

Allow for discussion

Avoid putting people on the spot

Facilitate and manage the discussion

Respect Each Other Begin and end on

time Share feelings as

feelings and not as fact

Agree to disagree Welcome feedback

and share it PRAY-for your group

members regularly

MAXIMIZE THE LEARNINGMake the most out of your time together

Plan With a Purpose

SO WHAT?What do you

want your participants to

walk away knowing at the

end of each day?

Study your material Know your audience Have an introduction

planned Plan your discussion Have a conclusion in mind Put yourself in the

material Stick to a schedule Create a safe

environment to share

The Importance of DISCUSSION

10% of what we read 20% of what we hear 30% of what we see 50% of what we see and hear 70% of what we discuss with others 80% of what we experience personally 95% of what we teach to others

According to the William Glasser Institute, we retain:

1. Provide 30-60 Seconds2. Restate the Question

The Importance of Space

Listening is Essential

God, what are you doing in this person’s heart right now?

Father, help me to hear what she is really saying

God, what kind of response do you want me to make?

Ask specific questions Ask specific people Do not make eye-

contact Interrupt and redirect Ask for help Pray for the person &

continue

While Listening? Pray for Wisdom

When he/she won’t take a breath?

Housekeeping

What does the “Between the Trees” study look like?

How will we get the material? What do I need to fill out? Who will be the host for my tribe? How do I know who will be in my tribe? How should we deal with child care? What should I do if I need a substitute

facilitator? Any more questions?

Feeling Inadequate?

Remember: “God doesn’t call the equipped, He equips the called”