2023 and Beyond – Introduction and Purpose
Welcome to Virtual Servant Leaders Training 2023 and beyond! The excitement comes from providing training in a safe space. Beyond 2023, it is an opportunity for training, learning and sharing with your ministry teams. This training’s focus is meant to embrace change and empower you through the maze of life. Moreover, we make this learning experience available because of valuable input. We aim to support with a personal touch in this season. Thus, it is still a reminder that you are not alone in going through the maze of life. Together, we can reach out and close the gap across cultures as servants of God.
Initially, this virtual training was given October 21, 2023, from 11:00a.m. – 2:00 p.m. With virtual tools, we are able to go beyond the time restraints. In this packet, we make the materials accessible. We believe it will still be a rich and meaningful learning experience. Through virtual tools i.e., YouTube, Zoom, WordPress and social media platforms, we share learning and experiences. Our goal is a God-focus for bringing and encouraging souls for the kingdom. We welcome your feedback, stories, and comments for learning.
So, grab your favorite tools; bring your team to the table, and begin the experience of virtual learning with us.
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Agenda Proposed
Scripture Reading: Psalm 91 – Audio version – Click to hear the scripture.
Prayer for Wisdom and Understanding – Heavenly Father, thank you for the person(s) who come to enjoy Your teaching. We pray that the Holy Spirit with teach and guide our thoughts and mind. You, Heavenly Father, are able to speak to all of us as an audience of one and speak to each of us as individuals. Speak, Oh, Lord according to Your tender mercies. We desire learning that comes from You for Kingdom growth. Fill us with Your love, wisdom and understanding of this knowledge so that we draw for the Kingdom and please You. In the name Jesus Christ, we humbly ask. Amen.
About the Videos and Handouts
Getting Started with the Videos and Handouts – There are three videos for this training session. Each video focuses on change; how it is personal and impactful in daily lives of ordinary people. Each video comes with a handout in support of change and its impact.
Introduction from Facilitator
Narrator-Facilitator – The narrator/facilitator of this virtual training is Rev. Dr. Gardenia T. Bulluck. The facilitator shares change from a personal perspective of ministry, family and caregiver.
Wellness – 3 John 1:2: “Dear friend, I hope all is well with you and that you are as healthy in body as you are strong in spirit.”
Get the juices flowing through stretching the mind, body, and soul. Take note that the first five minutes of Video 1 is to apply stretching for building up the mind, body and spirit! Be sure to use those first five minutes for music. Include a stretching activity at the very start of Lesson 1.
Empowering Leaders and Change – Lesson 1
Video 1 – Empowering Leaders and Change – Lesson 1 -This is the first of three videos of Virtual Training 2023 for Servant Leaders. In this video, there are four thoughts. (1) servant leadership should lead beyond self; (2) individuals can meaningfully change and empower larger communities (i.e., hard of hearing and deaf communities); (3) individuals have the power to reduce stress and empower ministry and faith leaders locally and globally; (4) individuals can engage and create across cultures for realistic change by removing barriers for people.
Video 1 – Empowering Leaders and Change – Lesson 1
Handout 1 – How Clergy and Congregations can Prevent Burnout for a Healthy Life
Take-aways – (1) Evaluate a change(s) that occurred in your life. What tools did you use to grow creatively? (2) What changes can you think of will result in better health? Do you have the will power to make those change(s)? What resources do you need to employ to move you forward for that change(s)? (3) After three months, how will you evaluate the change(s)?
Embracing Change as New Cheese
Video 2 – This is the second of three videos of the Virtual Training 2023 for Servant Leaders. In this video, Embracing Change as New Cheese – Lesson 2, I employ you to think about change as a natural part of your maze (your world). I share my short story, as a caregiver, in A Caregiver’s Story handout, to highlight how moving my “cheese” caused me to re-evaluate how I was to function in ministry while prioritizing family. You are also asked a series of questions for reflecting upon change, including “activity vs productivity” as it relates to the process of change.
Video 2 – Embracing Change for New Cheese – Lesson 2
Handout 2 – A Caregiver’s Story
Take-aways – (1) How has ministry impacted you? (2) What would be a reason(s) for you to minister to others? (3) How do you view fellowship?
Love, Faith and Prayer
Video 3 – This is the third and final video for Virtual Training 2023 for Servant Leaders. In this video, the primary focus is centered around three important factors pertaining to levels of movement in relation to change: love, faith and prayer. I share my short story, ‘Shut in but not Shut Out’ as a witness to the impact of virtual ministry during a season of shut in.
There is much controversy about online ministry. As far as I can recall, it has always been problematic to some and a preaching message for and against. In the context of ministry and evangelism, I have encountered people who became congregants of local ministries because of televised ministries who employed them to seek fellowship with a local church. Wherever we are placed to serve, we must do so with the love and compassion of God. We must pray and be led by the Holy Spirit for ministering and walking as servants of His. It is God’s faithfulness that gives us hope.
Video 3 – Embracing Change for Levels of Movement – Lesson 3
Handout 3 – Shut In But Not Shut Out
Take-aways – We welcome your feedback. Sharing is caring. If led by the Holy Spirit, invite others to this training.
End Your Workshop with Prayer and Thanksgiving
Again, special recognition to Servant Leaders who are in the trenches and daily serve for the Kingdom. For more about upcoming sessions or you wish to implement a virtual or person training, subscribe directly from our Homepage. Continue the experience in our E-Cafe which provides personal support on your schedule.
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