Discussion Group Facilitators' Training: A Multimedia Workshop
This DVD-based multimedia workshop provides practical principles and effective small group dynamics techniques for leading high quality small-group discussions. The principles and techniques, which are learned in this workshop, are applicable to a variety of small-group discussion situations that may be encountered by a leader. This training is applicable for leaders of Catholic men’s fellowship groups, scripture based small groups, support groups, advocacy groups, leadership groups, or in any environment where you desire to create verbal interaction which is gracious and inclusive.
This multimedia workshop consists of two teaching DVDs and a reproducible guidebook that provides both instructions for conducting the workshop, and copies of the seminar slides, plus the booklet A Facilitator’s Guide: Practical training for leading lively and informative discussions. Purchasers may make as many copies of the workbook as are needed, and offer the workshop an unlimited number of times to provide training for new small-group facilitators on an ongoing basis. The four hour workshop is broken into five lessons: Welcome and Vision, Setting the Stage, Digging Deeper, Overcoming Hurdles, and Planning to Succeed. The content includes: Spirituality of Small Groups. Getting Acquainted Exercises, Facilitator's and Participants' Roles, Creating a Welcoming Environment, Handling Written Textual Material, Preparing and Using Questions Effectively, Solving Discussion Obstacles, Planning to Succeed, and Choosing the Right Small Group Track.
Price: $44.95
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Reaching Catholic Men (Guidebook + DVD)The Reaching Catholic Men is an effective approach parishes can use to re-focus on men, calling them to conversion and encouraging involvement in spiritual formation and ministry. The guidebook and seminar can be used in developing a breakfast ministry for men.
Additional guidebooks are available with every order so that each member of the leadership team can have a copy. Additional guidebooks are available at $3.00 each.
Price: $19.95
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A Facilitator's Guide: Practical training for leading lively and informative small-group discussionsA Facilitators Guide: Practical training for leading lively and informative small-group discussions is a helpful tool to enable small-group facilitators to effectively lead Catholic small-groups. Life is tough, but leading a small-group doesn't have to be. Consequently this particular booklet is designed to make leading small-groups more enjoyable by providing practical ideas and tips for facilitators that will enhance their ability to lead small-group discussions and to make both leading and participating a positive experience.
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A Vision for Ministry: Seeing more clearly the potential and process of forming Catholic disciples is a booklet designed to enable a parish or ministry team to rethink the direction of their ministry. It draws on 1 Thessalonians to discover principles of ministry from Saint Paul and his team and adapt them to contemporary situations. "Rethinking Our Direction" section provides insightful questions to help you and your leadership team assess your progress and make strategic adjustments. 
Called to be Apostles DVD SetThe DVD discussion series, Called to Be Apostles, is all about, helping Catholic lay people recognize the need to become actively involved in spreading the Gospel within their natural spheres of influence. The series offers eleven short message segments on various aspects of evangelization, along with discussion guides designed to move the content from the head to the heart.
Price: $29.95
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Sharing Christ Preview KitThe Preview Kit provides the necessary material to decide whether the course will meet the needs of yourself or your small group. For consideration of the course at the parish or diocese level, please see our Introductory Kit for a comprehensive overview of all our Sharing Christ materials. Each Preview Kit contains:
* 1 Study Guide (soft cover, 48 pages)
* 1 Trailer DVD previewing the teachings and testimonies (~ 5 min)
Note: "Sharing Christ" resources are not eligible for the "Buy 3 Get 1 Free" promotion.
Price: $8.00
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