8 Sundays Servant Leaders Training Conference & Workshop
DCN300 – The Discipleship Communications Network of Global Frontiers Institute
Equipping Servant Leaders for Impactful Ministry
Time: Sundays, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (4 hours per session)
Location: [Specify Location – Church, Conference Center, Online Platform]
Target Audience: Potential and existing leaders of care groups, volunteer ministries, and missionary societies within DCN300 and its partner organizations.
Sunday 1: Introduction to Servant Leadership & DCN300 (Theme: Calling & Vision)
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Welcome, Icebreaker, and Opening Prayer
- 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Module 1: Foundations of Servant Leadership (Part 1)
- Focus: Defining servant leadership, biblical basis, characteristics of a servant leader.
- 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Short Break
- 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Module 1: Foundations of Servant Leadership (Part 2)
- Focus: Case studies of servant leaders, personal reflection exercises.
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Introduction to DCN300 & its Mission
- 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Q&A and Wrap-up
Sunday 2: SPARKLE ATOMS & The Power of Association (Theme: Strategic Alignment)
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Opening Prayer and Review of Sunday 1
- 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Module 2: Understanding SPARKLE ATOMS (Part 1)
- Focus: Vision and purpose of SPARKLE ATOMS, key components.
- 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Short Break
- 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Module 2: Understanding SPARKLE ATOMS (Part 2)
- Focus: Role of care groups/ministries in SPARKLE ATOMS, testimonies.
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: SPARKLE ATOMS Project Showcase
- 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Q&A and Wrap-up
Sunday 3: Activating Spirit-Filled Care Groups (Theme: Community Building)
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Opening Prayer and Review of Sunday 2
- 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Module 3: Activating Spirit-Filled Care Groups (Part 1)
- Focus: Best practices for organizing and leading care groups.
- 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Short Break
- 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Module 3: Activating Spirit-Filled Care Groups (Part 2)
- Focus: Role-playing: active listening, conflict resolution.
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Small Group Activity: Care Group Planning
- 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Q&A and Wrap-up
Sunday 4: Mobilizing Volunteer Ministries (Theme: Service in Action)
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Opening Prayer and Review of Sunday 3
- 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Module 4: Mobilizing Volunteer Ministries (Part 1)
- Focus: Conducting community needs assessment.
- 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Short Break
- 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Module 4: Mobilizing Volunteer Ministries (Part 2)
- Focus: Volunteer recruitment, training, and management.
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Volunteer Ministry Brainstorming Session
- 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Q&A and Wrap-up
Sunday 5: Evangelism & Discipleship (Theme: Sharing & Growing)
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Opening Prayer and Review of Sunday 4
- 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Module 5: Intentional Evangelism & Discipleship (Part 1)
- Focus: Adventist understanding of evangelism, sharing the Gospel.
- 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Short Break
- 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Module 5: Intentional Evangelism & Discipleship (Part 2)
- Focus: Following up with new believers, nurturing spiritual growth.
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Role-Playing: Sharing Your Testimony
- 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Q&A and Wrap-up
Sunday 6: Sustainability & Multiplication (Theme: Legacy & Expansion)
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Opening Prayer and Review of Sunday 5
- 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Module 6: Planning for Sustainability (Part 1)
- Focus: Fundraising, resource management.
- 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Short Break
- 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Module 6: Planning for Sustainability (Part 2)
- Focus: Identifying and training future leaders, multiplication.
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Creating a Sustainability Plan
- 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Q&A and Wrap-up
Sunday 7: Project Proposal Development & Mentorship (Theme: Planning for Action)
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM: Opening Prayer and Review of Sunday 6
- 2:15 PM – 3:30 PM: Module 7: Project Proposal Development (Part 1)
- Focus: Working one-on-one with mentors and partners
- 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Short Break
- 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Module 7: Project Proposal Development (Part 2)
- Focus: Working one-on-one with mentors and partners.
- 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Sharing Project Proposal
- 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Q&A and Wrap-up
Sunday 8: Graduation, Commissioning & Celebration (Theme: Launching Forth)
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Written Assessment (covering all modules)
- 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Final Project Proposal Submission and Review
- 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Graduation Ceremony: Recognition of Participants and Mentors
- 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Commissioning Service and Celebration
Detailed Certification Requirements:
- Attendance: Attend all 8 Sundays.
- Participation: Active engagement in discussions and activities.
- Written Assessment: Pass a comprehensive written assessment on Sunday 8.
- Project Proposal: A well-developed project proposal is due on Sunday 8 outlining a ministry plan (care group, volunteer ministry, or missionary society).
- Mentor Recommendation: A letter of recommendation from a mentor is required by Sunday 8.
Materials Provided to Participants:
- Comprehensive Training Manual (containing all module content, readings, and resources)
- SPARKLE ATOMS White Paper (in digital format)
- Project Proposal Template
- Access to Online Resources and Forums
Faculty and Speakers: Experienced pastors, ministry leaders, and community development professionals from within DCN300, Global Frontiers Institute, and the broader Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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