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FACILITATOR WORKSHOP Learn

Serve

Connect

OBJECTIVES OF ADULT MINISTRIES AT IPC All ministries at IPC aim to create ways for members to grow their faith through doing 3 things:

Learn with IPC

Serve with IPC

Connect with IPC

GOAL FOR GROUPS Empower adults to participate in different areas of faith growth within IPC Inform groups of opportunities across all objectives Allow group members to exercise their gifts to support facilitators and ministry groups (admin, hospitality, service, teaching, etc) Example: Majority of adult ministry groups are centered around learning, but as facilitators, how do you think your group would grow in faith through acts of service or connecting with the greater congregation?

LEARN WITH IPC Opportunities to Learn: Attending a Sunday morning worship service Guest preachers/speakers Join a group centered around studying the Bible "Learn" Group Examples: Sunday School Classes Weekday Bible Study Grace Groups

SERVE WITH IPC Opportunities to Serve (as a group): Sponsor a month of Weekend Buddy Bags Volunteer to serve at First Light Shelter Participate in service events (e.g. Crop Drop) Contact community ministries for info on current needs!

"Serve" Group Examples: Women at the Well lunch packing day Knitting Group

CONNECT WITH IPC Opportunities to Connect: Lunch Bunch IPC Connect Dinners for Eight Wednesday Night Dinners "Connect" Group Examples: Bridge Group Book Review Group Hiking Group

IDEAS FOR ACTION Bible study groups can be represented at events such as IPC Connect to welcome newcomers Find ways to reach those who attend worship services but may not have a close community at IPC Serving together as a bible study can be an opportunity for members to invite newcomers to the group Encourage relationships to continue outside the walls of church or Sunday school

CONTACT INFO Adult ministry staff wants to provide facilitators with the tools and information necessary to lead members to LEARN, SERVE, & CONNECT with IPC.

STAFF CONTACT MARGARET LANE HOLLINGSWORTH ADULT & FAMILY MINISTRIES COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR MHOLLINGSWORTH@IPC-USA.ORG WORK: (205) 933-3731 CELL: (706) 392-2350 OFFICE: RM 302 REGULAR OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 TO 4:30

HOW FACILITATORS ARE SUPPORTED BY STAFF: Shelby Next Login Support Print class materials Update/print attendance roll Add events on Shelby calendar Technology requests Class schedule (leaders & lessons) Access to building after hours Inner class structure Expanding group involvement at IPC (PLEASE COMPLETE FACILITATOR SURVEY)

SOCIAL MEDIA Please support IPC Communications through encouraging your group to connect with us online: Facebook Independent Presbyterian Church Birmingham AL IPC Community Ministries (FB Group) Instagram @ipcbirmingham @ipcbirminghamkids @ipc_youth

RESOURCES Goals as Staff: Improve user friendliness and accuracy of website Drive people to website from all communication channels Inform facilitators of resources available for their group Goals as Facilitators: Clear communication to group members Communicate with staff to inform greater congregation or newcomers Use resources to create easier routes for outreach

IPC WEBSITE VISIT WWW.IPC-USA.ORG WEEKLY TABS FOLLOW LEARN, SERVE, CONNECT THEME Special Events (connect) Sign Up Links (connect) Service Opportunities (serve) Adult Classes (learn)

The website should be the main hub for information for you and your group. IPC Communications is working daily to improve website function and needs your help keeping info updated and accurate.

SHELBY NEXT Download the mobile app which allows you to access: Church Directory Group Member Contact Information Mass Contact (email or text) Attendance Log Church Calendar (Please contact Margaret Lane to gain access to your account or to a group within Shelby Next)

EUPDATE Encourage group members to subscribe and view weekly (Sent to congregation weekly on Thursday afternoons) Letter from the pastor Congregational updates Upcoming Event Banners - Clickable Information about Sunday Services Separate family/youth eUpdates sent Monday mornings

ADS / QR CODES Pick up print advertisements: Parlor Table Highland Hall Entry Basement Floor Table Adult Education Floor Table QR codes on print ads: direct access to registration form No QR code indicates no registration required Encourage group to engage with QR Code Prompt Contact MLH if you need a QR created for your group

CURRICULUM IPC wants to empower facilitators to move beyond the "Curriculum Proposal Form" submitted to session.

Foster a more welcoming environment Create leadership opportunities for group members Intentional topics and routines Growth internally & externally Building relationships with the greater congregation

OVERVIEW: (SEE ATTACHED DOC) Serves as a guide for facilitators to use when developing curriculum and before submitting proposal form Assess your audience to create relatable class topics Form a inner class structure to support one another and reach all ministry objectives (learn, serve, connect) Create a community through routine and fostering a comfortable environment Strategically communicate with your group and the greater congregation

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