Facilitation
Resources

COURSE OUTLINE

Session 1: Introduction to Justice & Mercy

Session 2: The Big Picture

Session 3: What God Intends

Session 4: Shalom Embodied in Word & Table

Session 5: Contemplative Activism

Session 6: Conclusion & Next Steps

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

To gain theological vision and language for the hurting in our communities, for those not flourishing.

To gain a socio-historical perspective into how the church in general, and Anglicans in particular, have actively sought the welfare of those around them; to see that it’s normal to love our neighbors! This is what we do; it’s what the church has always done.

To gain stories and ideas from those who are active in these spaces today. Why do they do what they do? How do they do it?

To gain practice. Practical exercises and tools to identify and prioritize a focus area, as well as ways to begin a work that embodies love and practical support for those in need around you.

Preparing for Session 1

Video: The Bible Project - Justice

Preparing for Session 2

Slides: Session 3 (Google) (.pdf)

Slides: Session 4 (Google) (.pdf)

Video: The Bible Project-Compassion

Preparing for Session 3

Video: A Rocha - All Things Reconciled

Video: Anglicans on the Streets
Neil Van Heerden

Video: When Helping Hurts

Video: Becoming a Humble Listener

Video: Is Justice Worth It

Preparing for Session 4

Slides: Session 5 (Google) (.pdf)

Preparing for Session 5

Slides: Session 6 (Google) (.pdf)

Video: Anglicans on the Streets
Mark Yeadon

Video: The Bible Project - Shalom

Note: Advance preparation required - Invite a practitioner to speak (see facilitation guide)

Video: Anglicans on the Streets
Lena Van Wyk

Preparing for Session 6

Slides: Session 1 (Google) (.pdf)

Slides: Session 2 (Google) (.pdf)

FACILITATION RESOURCES

  1. Learn. Review the materials. Get a sense for the core messages and the heart of the material.

  2. Pray. Discern. Who should be part of this group? How would God have you facilitate this information?

  3. Gather. Pull together a small group of people with hearts to learn and to love their neighbors well.

  4. Plan. Think through the details. Who will play what roles? When and where will you meet? What aspects of the material will you focus on?

  5. Launch. Kick off your first meeting. Be amazed when God shows up!

  6. Shepherd. Humbly facilitate conversation to incorporate each person’s head, heart, and hands. Be present to needs and point to Jesus.

HOW TO DO IT

FAQ’S

  • First, thank you for being willing to guide a small group through this content!

    Second, your role as a facilitator is to guide a small group through healthy conversations about how to better love your neighbors. Prayerfully review the resources and ask God to help you shape each session. There is more content provided than necessary for your group to be successful. We’ve provided the additional content to give you more options to customize the course to the needs of your group.

  • No. We have provided multiple types of media content to give you flexibility to meet the needs of your group.

    The core content is the videos and discussion questions.

    You can decide if you want to leverage the slides, the online learning platform, the handouts, and other content.

  • Not every group is in a physical location together, other groups may not have conducive weather, or other challenges.

    If you are not able to do that activity, get creative. Have participants provide their perspective of what the community looks like, go on a driving tour, or have participants walk or drive around their local church or neighborhood.

  • Living Isa58 is about loving God and loving others through a deeply rooted theological and biblical lens. It is not a course on local or national politics.

    If you feel it is necessary, feel free to share group norms or expectations during your first session and then hold the group to those throughout the course.

  • Hopefully, we’ve provided everything you need to successfully lead this course. However, if you get stuck, or need help, please send an email to communications.m25initiative@gmail.com and we’ll be happy to support you.

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