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Weekly Groups Characteristics: An opportunity to teach men, participation, respect, confidentiality, have an empty chair for a new man, support for one another, refrain from giving advice, develop leadership and a mission to start another group. Objectives: Spiritual growth, fellowship, service projects, prayer, evangelism, discipleship, mentoring and growth in outreach. The Leadership Team members are the Moderator, Challenger and Encourager. The following spiritual gifts should be present within the leadership team and may not necessarily be allocated in the way the below model shows: discernment, teacher, exhortation (encouragement), hospitality, pastor (shepherd), administration, mercy and helps. Moderator: Ideally possesses these spiritual gifts: teaching, exhortation, discernment, administration. Biblical Model: Peter Has these characteristics: Organizer, follows the leading of the Holy Spirit, willing to give the “necessary investment”, has a heart to share, has the ability to stay focused and has demonstrated spiritual maturity. Does these actions within the group: The Moderator is the main teacher coming prepared with a biblical starting point and is able to allow some drifting from the topic but then reestablish the main emphasis of the study. Challenger: Ideally possesses these spiritual gifts: discernment, teacher, shepherd, encouragement. Biblical Model: James Has these characteristics: Is compassionate, patient, a good listener and a truth seeker, facilitates participation of all group members, provides “checks and balances” to keep the Moderator accountable, supports the Moderator and can fulfill the roll of the Moderator when needed. Does these actions within the group: Keeps the focus of discussion on track without stepping on others, may be the administrator of the group as needed, has the ability to bring out and emphasis points during discussions, should be aware of who is involved and who is not and work to make each feel a vital part of the study and challenge (exhort) the members to do what is being taught and apply it to their lives as men. Encourager: Ideally possesses these spiritual gifts: mercy, helps, encouragement, administration, shepherd Biblical Model: John Has these characteristics: Is empathetic and compassionate, ability to connect quickly with all types of personalities and is a good listener; Does these actions within the group: Coordinates ‘helping hands’ activities. Helps with individuals and other organizations, motivates and encourages others, draws people to participate in discussion and gets people connected to each other. Prayer is the most important part of this ministry. The leadership team should pray in advance of each meeting for the ministry and participants. It is essential that men learn to pray in a way that is effectual which can best be achieved by continual and consistent use of prayer during the weekly Bible discovery sessions. Leaders should always ask for requests, with an understanding that some men will not open up right away. |
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