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PARKVIEW KIDS TEAM LEADER TRAINING MODULE #1 // LEADER GUIDE

PREPARE: Provide trainee(s) with a hard copy or digital copy of the participant guide that can be found at parkviewchurch.com/TeamLeader. Decide on the date, time, and location of your first session and ask trainee(s) to complete Module #1 in advance.

CONNECT: Spend a couple minutes at the beginning of each session allowing yourself and your trainee(s) to connect with one another relationally.

CELEBRATE: Spend a couple minutes talking about how God has been working during the last week.

COACH: Discuss this module with your trainee(s), answering any questions that come up.

MODULE #1 COMPETENCY:

Lead yourself spiritually.

MODULE #1 OBJECTIVE:

In this session, you will learn why leading yourself is important before leading others.

ASSIGNMENT 1

Being a leader is a great honor and a responsibility. We lead not only by being in front of others, but in our speech, how we act, and how we love others. We lead them in faith by pursuing our own spiritual growth, and in seeking to live our lives above reproach. We can’t lead others to places we have not been ourselves. Read the article “Who to Lead Before You Lead” by Kelly Stockdale. https://leadsmall.org/preschool/who-to-lead-before-you-lead/

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3. What 1 to 2 steps could you personally take, and possibly even share with the kids/volunteers you work with, this week?

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ASSIGNMENT 2

Take a look at these passages that talk about the importance of finding and influencing disciples. Discipleship is a form of mentorship. What we are doing in these modules is also a form of discipleship/mentorship. It’s coming alongside someone and helping them grow spiritually as you walk alongside them. You do that each weekend with our Parkview Kids and families. Jesus saw the value in having a small group to pour into, and to have them witness Jesus as He lived His daily walk with God. As you read these passages, look for ways and reasons why a discipleship/mentorship relationship is important, and what role you could play as a leader/mentor to those around you. Matthew 4:18-21, NIV As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon and Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At once they left their nets and followed him.


Going on from there, he saw two brothers, James the son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them.

Matthew 28:18-20 NIV Then Jesus came to them and said, “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. Philemon 1:4-7 NIV I always thank my God as I remember you in my prayers, because I hear about your love for all his holy people and your faith in the Lord Jesus. I pray that your partnership with us in the faith may be effective in deepening your understanding of every good thing we share for the sake of Christ. Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.

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1. When Jesus called His first disciples (Matthew 4:18-21), what were they doing? To what did Jesus want them to change their focus? What do we learn from Jesus about the importance of coming alongside others to help them grow spiritually? ______________________________________________________________________________________

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2. Jesus issued a great commission to not only the disciples, but to everyone who follows Jesus. What did He command us to do in Matthew 28:18-20? How important is the concept of discipleship? How are you “discipling” others (kids, families, other volunteers) as you lead? ______________________________________________________________________________________

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3. In Philemon 1:4-7, what do you learn about being part of a community of faith?

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GO DEEPER (OPTIONAL)

If you are looking for ways to grow spiritually, the Bible App is a great tool. Here are some reading plans we recommend:

https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/14582-7-habits-to-develop-spiritual-growth https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/15767-core-52 https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/11808-presence-filled-prayer-experiencing-god-in-prayer https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/2183-not-a-fan


COMMUNICATE: Share important information with your trainee(s) including your next meeting time. Also ask that Module #2 be completed in advance. CARE: Ask if there are specific prayer requests and close in prayer together.

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CONNECT: Spend a couple minutes at the beginning of this session allowing yourself and your trainee(s) to connect with one another relationally.

CELEBRATE: Spend a couple minutes talking about how God has been working since you last met together.



Lead with intentionality.


In this session, you will learn five intentional practices to help you as a leader.

ASSIGNMENT 1 Our church cannot function without the loyal and dedicated volunteers who carry on the leadership and mission of ministry. This module will give insight into some important practices you can use when leading others.

Read the article “5 Practices to Help You Lead Volunteers” by Dan Reiland.

https://danreiland.com/5-practices-help-lead-volunteers/


QUESTIONS 1. What takeaways do you have from this article?

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2. How do you think these five practices will help in your leadership of volunteers?

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3. In which of the five practices do you think you will need the most development?

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MODULE #3 COMPETENCY: Develop community.


Children and volunteers who are connected to a community that cares about and values them are more likely to want to return and to grow spiritually. In this session, you will learn how to be present in the lives of the kids and volunteers around you to help them feel welcome, wanted, noticed, and known.

ASSIGNMENT 1

Watch the Video “Lead Small: Be Present” by Orange Leaders and answer the questions.

QUESTIONS

1. What take-aways do you have from this video?

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2. After watching this, what are some ways you could show up predictably, mentally, and randomly for the kids or families you lead?

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3. After watching this, what are some ways you could show up predictably, mentally and randomly for the volunteers you lead?

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4. What are 1to 2 things you are going to do this week to help those you lead feel welcome, wanted, noticed, or known?

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Partner with parents.


In the Bible, God says that the responsibility for helping raise children in the Lord belongs to both the parents AND the godly community around them. That’s us! In this module, we will talk about why partnering with parents is important, and what role you could play in being that additional godly voice in a child’s life.

ASSIGNMENT 1 Take a look at these passages that talk about the importance that God placed on families and how we are all called to help teach children about God and their faith.

Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (NIV)

Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.


Deuteronomy 11:19 (NIV)

Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. (In reference to God’s commands and words.)

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1. Read Deuteronomy 6:4-9. How are we to love God? What are we to do with the commandments and things that we have learned about God and our children?

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2. Deuteronomy 11:19 talks about the different ways/times we can teach our children. Write those down.

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ASSIGNMENT 2 In this video, we will hear about how the influence of both the church and parents working together is more effective than just one of those influences alone. In this session, you will learn how to better partner with parents by building trust through communication and helping parents win.

Watch the Video “Partner with Parents.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMKdgzbL30k

QUESTIONS 1. Why is it important for us to partner with Parkview Kids parents?

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2. What are some things we are currently doing to partner with our parents? ___________________________________________________________________________

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3. Brainstorm some other ways we can come alongside parents. What are 1 to 2 simple things you can do to intentionally partner with the parents in your area?

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Identify leaders.


Further the mission of the Kingdom of God by identifying others who can serve in a leadership role and help them develop the skills needed to lead well.

ASSIGNMENT 1

The last command that Jesus gave before ascending to Heaven was to go make disciples. He was telling the people He had personally invested in to turn around and invest in others, teaching them and showing them who Jesus is and what it means to follow Him.

Matthew 28:19-20a (ESV) “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.”


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1. Who have been influential leaders and disciplers in your life? These could be bosses, mentors, pastors, teachers, professors, small group leaders, ministry team leaders, coaches, or anyone else who had a role in developing you as a leader and a follower of Jesus.

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2. What were some of the characteristics that made those people great leaders?

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3. What do you think about the idea that you are a critical part of God’s plan to reach the world with the love of Jesus?

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ASSIGNMENT 2 Read the following from “Leading Leaders” by Mac Lake and answer the questions. Recruiting and Keeping Leaders

If we are honest, we have to admit that many recruiting efforts in churches are poorly executed because indiscriminate pleas are made out of a sense of desperation. Others can sense when we will settle for any warm bodies we can find. It’s as if we wave a white flag and ask people to please get on board a sinking ship. People are attracted to momentum, and they like to be part of winning teams.

Below are seven key steps for successfully recruiting a committed leader and making it a positive experience for him or her: 1. Ensure the individual’s gifts and passions fit the position you’re offering.

Having the wrong person in a position is just as ineffective as having no one in the position. Be patient and let God lead you to the right person with the right gifts. When we recruit the wrong person to the wrong position, we not only do the overall goal a disservice, we also do that individual a disservice.


2. Tell the individual why you thought of him or her for this role.

Be very specific. The initial recruitment moment is your first chance to cast the vision to the potential candidate. Take the opportunity to develop a picture of how this person’s gifts, passion, and personality match up with God’s vision for that particular cause. Help the recruit see the potential for significant impact. Remember, your job is not just to fill a position but also to cast a vision.

3. Give the potential recruit time to pray.

Never ask someone to make a decision on the spot. When we do “on the spot” recruiting, the individual feels the pressure to say “yes” to you rather than truly having the opportunity to say “yes” to God. Once you make the proposal, tell the person you’d like him or her to take a few days to pray about the opportunity before giving you an answer.

4. Give the individual a written description of what you expect.

You know what you want from a volunteer position. However, we often recruit someone and wrongly assume that person knows what we want. It’s a recipe for disaster when we don’t put our basic expectations for the role in writing. Be as thorough as possible. People appreciate it when they commit to a position and there are no surprises.

5. Give the individual some time to observe and shadow a veteran volunteer.

This not only equips your new recruit, but it impresses on your existing volunteers the value of mentor-based training.

6. Provide adequate training.

We all know this is important, but very few people do it. Some make the excuse that they don’t have time to do the training, but when the new recruit starts making mistakes, you will have to invest more time on the back end to correct what’s wrong. Be wise and make the training investment on the front end.

7. Follow up within thirty days to see how the recruit is doing.

Within the first thirty to sixty days, your new recruit will surely begin to experience some disappointments, defeats, or disillusionment that could dampen his or her enthusiasm. Your recruit will also have things to celebrate. Following up at the end of thirty days to encourage and coach him or her will mean a happier, more productive team member.

From Leading Leaders: Developing the

Character and Competency to Lead Leaders by Mac Lake


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1. What do you think are some of the gifts you would look for in someone when identifying a new member for your team?

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2. Which of the seven steps do you think would be the easiest for you? Why?

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3. Which of the seven steps do you think would be the hardest for you? Why?

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4. What action step can you take to improve in your area of biggest challenge?

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COMMUNICATE: Share important information with your trainee(s) and present the Next Level Leader T-Shirt. CARE: Ask if there are specific prayer requests and close in prayer together.

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