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Register for Upcoming
Webinars, Trainings & Orientations
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New Subscriber Orientation - August 15 & September 19In this one-hour webinar, we share an overview of Soul Matters resources, the theme-based church model and our unique Soul Matters approach to small groups. We also leave lots of room for you to ask questions about implementing Soul Matters resources in your unique congregational setting. Led by Team Lead Rev. Scott Tayler. While designed for new subscribers, this webinar is a great way for existing members to get a refresher as well as introduce new church leaders to the Soul Matters model and theme-based ministry in general.
REGISTRATION: This webinar is free to all subscribers, but you need to register to receive the sign-in link and password for the online meeting |
New Facilitator Training
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This is an in-depth, two-hour online training for new small group facilitators. Also serves as a great tune-up training for long-time facilitators! The webinar covers the Soul Matters unique facilitation model, tips for handling facilitation challenges, start up strategies and guidance for helping members transition from previous small group models.
We will offer this training twice this coming fall, once in August and again in September. After that, it will be offered approximately every three months. COST: $20 per participant. Group discounts available for congregations sending 5 or more. (email Susan, our Dir. of Membership, to register as a congregation) Registration will open in July 2020 |
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5 Month Advanced Facilitator Training - Experiential BasedThe 5-month training uses an experiential learning model. Instead of being given information about how to facilitate a group, you learn by experiencing an actual group. Rev, Scott Tayler, Soul Matters Founder & Team Lead, serves as facilitator.
Each monthly meeting follows our normal group structure and engages the small group packet for the upcoming month. This give facilitators get a "dry run" of the session they will be leading the following month. Along the way, Rev. Tayler pauses to point out tips and group process. In addition to learning technique, facilitators are nourished by the personal sharing of fellow facilitators from around the country. After each 2-hour session, facilitators can stay on the call for an optional and more personalized troubleshooting and tips session with Rev. Tayler. The next group meets monthly September 2020 - January 2021 on the last Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm eastern. Another 5 month session will run January 2021 - May 2021. The group is limited to 7 participants. The cost is $100 for all 5 meetings. (Reduced price is available upon request) Reserve your spot now by clicking on the button below! |
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3 Month Advanced Facilitator Training - Lecture BasedThe 3-month training uses a lecture/discussion format and is led by Rev. Scott Tayler, Soul Matters founder and Team Lead. During the 3 sessions, Rev. Tayler goes into depth about key facilitator topics such as forming a covenant, running a start-up meeting, handling conflict and confidentiality and adapting the model to fit your unique congregational and group context. Case studies are used and participants also bring in challenges they are facing in their groups.
The next group meets monthly September - November 2020 on the last Monday of each month from 7:30 - 9:00 pm eastern. Another 3 month session will run January - March 2021. The group is limited to 9 participants. The cost is $50 for all 3 meetings. Reserve your spot now by clicking on the button below! |
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Small Church Worship Team Cohort & Brainstorming CallSmall church worship comes with unique challenges, especially for congregations and fellowships without a minister on staff. Ministers acquire a large set of skills and resources. They also are connected to numerous circles of collegial support. Our Small Church Worship Cohort is designed to give lay worship teams and leaders similar support and brainstorming partners. Each month participants gather to plan together about how to weave the upcoming month's theme into worship. In addition, Rev. Scott Tayler, our team lead, offers coaching tip, additional resources and service design ideas. Think of it as a monthly brainstorming call and on-staff minister all in one.
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