Creating safe places for those with life-controlling issues to explore and find freedom in Christ
NEXT SESSION
SEPTEMBER 2nd - NOVEMBER 11th 2021
PONDER ACTION PRAYER CHALLENGE 77 DAYS JOIN US NEXT TERM
"After nearly 7 years of ministry we are taking a short break from the online ministry before returning in September. Please check out our resources page, our video links and the blog page to encourage you this summer. Check out the ministry at Woodberry Downs! Look forward to returning to our Next Free! online in September."
TRAINING DAYS
All training for Free! is on Zoom at the moment!
Who is the training for?
Anyone who desires to facilitate a support group either with the main Free! ministry or facilitate a new Free! support group ministry in their local church, community or online.
What is covered?
Part 1: The basics of starting such a ministry with opportunities to ask questions relevant to your local situation.
You have a desire to come alongside others in their struggles, you have heard about support groups, you sense God might be leading you to form a group in your church. Now what?
The differences between facilitating a Bible study and a support group.
The use of Bible and prayer within a group.
Basics of what is included in a Free! support group.
Touching on safeguarding and risk issues.
Part 2:
How to use teaching content in a support group setting?
A deeper look at listening.
Icebreakers
Why is "STOP" such a hard concept? The chasm between " I want/need/don't want to stop" and actually stopping.
Part 3: (in process for later in the year)
What to say and when? A flexible look at the types of issues that can arise in support group work.
Addiction insights: A closer look.
Who you could meet in your congregation and how to come alongside.
When to signpost and be realistic as to capacity level of your local church/organisation.
The help Free! ministry could provide as you embark on coming alongside others with addictive issues.
NEXT DATES:
To be decided
We can facilitate a training anytime if you are noticing a need to come alongside addictions/life-controlling issues in your church or local community.
Just identify potential leaders/facilitators in your church with a heart for this work. It would be a joy to help them facilitate a work that will reach not only the wider community but also people in your congregation.
There will be a greater need for a "coming alongside" others as we navigate moving forward out of the crisis we have been experiencing.
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