FACILITATOR WORKSHOP
Learn Serve Connect
O B J E C T I V E S O F A D U L T M I N I S T R I E S A T I P C
All ministries at
aim
faith
ways for
things:
IPC
to create
members to grow their
through doing 3
Learn with IPC Serve with IPC Connect with IPC
G O A L F O R G R O U P S
Empower adults to participate in different areas of faith growth within IPC
Inform groups of opportunities across all objectives
Allow group members to exercise their gifts to support facilitators and ministry groups
(admin, hospitality, service, teaching, etc)
Example: Majority of adult ministry groups are centered around learning, but as facilitators, how do you think your group would grow in faith through acts of service or connecting with the greater congregation?
L E A R N W I T H I P C Attending a Sunday morning worship service Guest preachers/speakers Join a group centered around studying the Bible Sunday School Classes Weekday Bible Study Grace Groups Opportunities to Learn: "Learn" Group Examples:
S E R V E W I T H I P C Sponsor a month of Weekend Buddy Bags Volunteer to serve at First Light Shelter Participate in service events (e.g. Crop Drop) Contact community ministries for info on current needs! Women at the Well lunch packing day Knitting Group Opportunities to Serve (as a group): "Serve" Group Examples:
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N N E C T W I T H I P C
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Lunch Bunch IPC Connect Dinners for Eight Wednesday Night Dinners Bridge Group Book Review Group Hiking Group Opportunities to Connect: "Connect" Group Examples:
I D E A S F O R A C T I O N
Bible study groups can be represented at events such as IPC Connect to welcome newcomers
Find ways to reach those who attend worship services but may not have a close community at IPC
Serving together as a bible study can be an opportunity for members to invite newcomers to the group
Encourage relationships to continue outside the walls of church or Sunday school
C O N T A C T I N F O
Adult ministry staff wants to provide facilitators with the tools and information necessary to lead members to LEARN, SERVE, & CONNECT with IPC.
S T A F F C O N T A C T MARGARET LANE HOLLINGSWORTH ADULT & FAMILY MINISTRIES COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR MHOLLINGSWORTH@IPC-USA.ORG WORK: (205) 933-3731 CELL: (706) 392-2350 OFFICE: RM 302 REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 TO 4:30
H O W F A C I L I T A T O R S A R E S U P P O R T E D B Y S T A F F :
Next Login Support
Shelby
Print class materials Update/print attendance roll Add events on Shelby calendar Technology requests Class schedule (leaders & lessons) Access to building after hours Inner class structure Expanding group involvement at IPC (PLEASE COMPLETE FACILITATOR SURVEY)
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O C I A L M E D I A Please support IPC Communications through encouraging your group to connect with us online: Independent Presbyterian Church Birmingham AL IPC Community Ministries (FB Group) @ipcbirmingham @ipcbirminghamkids @ipc_youth Facebook Instagram
R E S O U R C E S
Goals as Staff:
Improve user friendliness and accuracy of website
Drive people to website from all communication channels
Inform facilitators of resources available for their group
Goals as Facilitators:
Clear communication to group members
Communicate with staff to inform greater congregation or newcomers
Use resources to create easier routes for outreach
P C W E B S I T E
TABS FOLLOW LEARN, SERVE, CONNECT THEME
(connect)
The website should be the main hub for information for you and your group.
is working daily to improve
and needs your help keeping info
and accurate.
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IPC Communications
website function
updated
Special Events
Sign Up Links (connect) Service Opportunities (serve) Adult Classes (learn) VISIT WWW.IPC-USA.ORG WEEKLY
S H E L B Y N E X T
Church Directory
Member Contact Information
Log
Calendar
Group
Mass Contact (email or text) Attendance
Church
Download the mobile app which allows you to access: (Please contact Margaret Lane to gain access to your account or to a group within Shelby Next)
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A T
U P D
E Letter from the pastor Congregational updates Upcoming Event Banners - Clickable Information about Sunday Services Separate family/youth eUpdates sent Monday mornings Encourage group members to subscribe and view weekly (Sent to congregation weekly on Thursday afternoons)
A D S / Q R C O D E S
Table
Hall Entry
Parlor
Highland
Basement Floor Table Adult Education Floor Table No QR code indicates no registration required Encourage group to engage with QR Code Prompt Contact MLH if you need a QR created for your group Pick up print advertisements: QR codes on print ads: direct access to registration form
C U R R I C U L U M
IPC wants to empower facilitators to move beyond the "Curriculum Proposal Form" submitted to session.
Foster a more welcoming environment
Create leadership opportunities for group members
Intentional topics and routines
&
with
Growth internally
externally Building relationships
the greater congregation
O V E R V I E W :
( S E E A T T A C H E D D O C )
Serves as a guide for facilitators to use when developing curriculum and before submitting proposal form
Assess your audience to create relatable class topics
Form a inner class structure to support one another and reach all ministry objectives (learn, serve, connect)
Create a community through routine and fostering a comfortable environment
Strategically communicate with your group and the greater congregation