Comprehensive course covers the special
skills needed for facilitating effective support groups.
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Introduction: Becoming a Care Minister
A few things to remember as you minister...
Foundational scripture passages: Wounded healer
What is healing?
Foundational scripture passages: Healing and wholeness
in Jesus
Healing starts with you
Who am I?
Foundational scriptures: Our identity in Christ
What is God calling me and others to?
Why a support group?
What is the purpose of a support group?
What takes place in a support group?
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Getting the Most Out of the Course<
Training Course Directions
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Module 1—Vision & Values
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Foundation
The CarePoint Vision
Objectives
Mission for CarePoint
Values
Boundaries/Limitations
Shepherding
The Shepherd of God
Shepherding According to Ezekiel 34
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Shepherding According to Jesus
Shepherding According to Peter
The Shepherding Challenge: Balancing Care and
Discipling (Discipleship)
CarePoint Ministry Team Covenant
CarePoint Shepherd Life Exercise for Module 1 |
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Module
2—Theology of Healing
Healing in the New Testament
The Kingdom of God
The healing ministry of Jesus
Why do we need a healing ministry?
Problem teachings and texts
Closing prayer
CarePoint Shepherd Life Exercise for Module 2
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Module
3—Spiritual Warfare
Basic assumptions
3-Step Prayer
Authority and identity in Christ
Preparation for ministry
Closing prayer
CarePoint Shepherd Life Exercise for Module 3
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Module
4—Communication Skills
Listening
Roadblocks to listening
Listening exercise
Qualities of effective listeners
The problem-solving process for effective communication
Confidentiality
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Exceptions
to confidentiality
Referral
When, where & how to refer
Suicide risk
Closing prayer
CarePoint Shepherd Life Exercise for Module 4 |
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Module 5—Understanding Support
Group Dynamics
Stages & dynamics in the support group life cycle
Stage 1: Formation—Coming Together
Stage 2: Exploration—Unity at the Expense of Diversity
Stage 3: Transition—Diversity at the Expense of
Unity
Stage 4: Action—Unity Alongside Diversity
Stage 5: Multiplication or Termination—Affirming
Unity
Closing prayer
CarePoint Shepherd Life Exercise for Module 5 |
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Module
6—Group Shepherding
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Facilitation
skills
Empathy
Active listening
Identifying
Exploring
Dealing with emotional conflicts
Clarifying
Inviting Jesus
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Key
components
Boundaries and limitations
Sharing within the group
Dealing with difficult group members
Some Basic Principles of Human Behavior
Summary
Closing prayer
CarePoint Shepherd Life Exercise for Module 6 |
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Module
7—Managing Conflict in the Support Group
Healthy Conflict in the Support Group
Setting Boundaries for Managing Group Conflict
Rule 1: If it happens in the group, process it in the
group
Rule 2: The leader is responsible for process, not outcomes
Rule 3: Validate the conflict
Rule 4: The conflict need not be resolved at this meeting
Rule 5: Conflict must be processed with trust and confidentiality
The other side of conflict is love
Closing Prayer
CarePoint Shepherd Life Exercise for Module 7 |
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Module
8—Crisis Ministry
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The
crisis foundation
What is crisis?
What is a person in crisis?
How might crisis affect a person?
Crisis issues and problems
Ministering to those in crisis
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Helping
people in crisis
How to lead someone to Jesus Christ
CarePoint ministry goals
Closing Prayer
CarePoint Shepherd Life Exercise for Module 8 |
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Resources
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Behavioral
Cycle
Crisis Issues
Crisis Issues Assessment
Support Group Personal Assessment |
Support
Group Guidelines
Self-Defeating Behaviors
Support Group Weekly Evaluation
Final Support Group Evaluation
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Ensure
your care group shepherds are well-equipped
The
CarePoint Shepherd Training Course equips the members of
your church's care team with the skills they need to lead
dynamic life-changing care groups.
