Here’s what we’ll cover:
“Why” and “How” Trueface Journey was developed
An Overview of the Journey
Actionable steps to launch
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Q&A
Advisory Team Consensus:
We are designed to grow spiritually in the context of relationships.
Smaller environments (small groups) are the most conducive environment for people to be known and loved.
The most important aspect of an effective small group is the health of the leader.
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The quality and quantity of leaders is the bottleneck to effective discipleship in most churches.
Leadership/Discipleship
● The core of developing a leader needs to have a heavy focus on theology and identity.
● Leadership is caught, not taught. It’s really hard to transfer something you haven’t experienced yourself.
● Leaders need a model of an exceptional leader and an experience of authentic community.
The Process
One three-hour meeting per month
Read or listen to five to six books
An introspective exercise per month
Multiple one-on-ones with mentors and other participants
One or two overnight retreats
Social or relational hangouts
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The Group
Men, Women, Mixed or Couples Groups
Led by two co-leaders
Comprised of six to eight group members or three to four couples
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Additional points:
High bar of Commitment
Authentic Community
9 months
Relationally driven above knowledge driven
Who it’s for?
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Months 1-3 ● Do I need God?
Laying the foundation for high trust and authenticity.
Understanding my past for insight into my present.
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Months 4-6
● Can I trust God?
Is He a good and loving father who knows what’s best for me that I can trust with my life?
View of God and Self. (Theology and Identity)
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Months 7-9
● What does it look like to trust God?
Relationships & Time/Talents/Treasures
Future (Unique design, personal ministry plan)
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What to know and where to find it:
Trueface Life App
Trueface Journey for Leaders
Trueface Life App
Trueface Journey for Members
Trueface Life App
● Overview: www.truefacejourney.com ●
Training (leaders and churches)
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Now What?
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● Take a Step
Share with church staff
Leader Training
Launching in your Church
Trueface Journey for Leaders
Trueface Journey for Members
Summary of Content
● SESSION ONE: Group Commitment Form, Plan Calendar, Bo’s Café One-Pager.
● SESSION TWO: Genogram, Relational Exercise, Family of Origin Exercise
● SESSION THREE RETREAT: Share stories, What’s Not Working document, ask members how they experienced the 3-Feelings Exercise, assign Trueface Conversation partners.
● SESSION FOUR: Good and Beautiful God chapters one through five, Trust Exercise Part One, refer to monthly agenda for Trueface Conversations.
SESSION FIVE: The Cure chapters one through three, Trust Exercise Two, Discuss the Gospel of John, refer to agenda for Trueface Conversations.
● SESSION SIX: The Cure chapters four through seven, Character Growth Exercise, refer to agenda for Trueface Conversations
● SESSION SEVEN: How We Love, chapters one through nine and chapter fifteen, Circles Exercise, refer to agenda for Trueface Conversations. ● SESSION EIGHT: Time,Talents, and Treasures Exercise, StengthsFinder Assessment, discuss Bible Project video on generosity, refer to agenda for Trueface Conversations.
● SESSION NINE RETREAT: Eulogy, Soul Training and Personal Ministry Plan, Affirming You Exercise, Letter from God Exercise.
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