Sketches of Leadership
Sketches of LeadershipSketches of Leadership is a proven discipleship and leadership development curriculum for student leaders. Adapted from Rich Lamb's original work, these four Sketches are among the most frequently used on campus. Each Sketch includes a Leaders' Guide and Participant's Guide and is designed to be one session (with the exception of Leader as Patient which is two sessions). Leader as AdvocateView Leader as Advocate Leaders' Guide (pdf)View Leader as Advocate Participant's Guide (pdf) Leader as ShepherdView Leader as Shepherd Leaders' Guide (pdf)View Leader as Shepherd Participant's Guide (pdf) Leader as StewardView Leader as Steward Leaders' Guide (pdf)View Leader as Steward Participant's Guide (pdf) Leader as PatientView Leader as Patient Leaders' Guide 1 & 2 (pdf)View Leader as Patient Participant's Guide 1 (pdf)View Leader as Patient Participant's Guide 2 (pdf)
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Apprenticeship Curriculum 7-Week
Apprenticeship Curriculum 7-WeekThis 7-week Apprenticeship Curriculum helps facilitators guide students in deepening their love for God, campus, and neighbor through exploring spiritual practices and taking intentional relational risks. Each session is anchored in Scripture along with opportunities to respond and debrief. Topics include: Rest and Sabbath, Lordship of our Schedule, Building Relationships, The Gospel, Beloved Community, Small Group Leadership, and Considering Leadership.View Curriculum (pdf)
Developing Leaders (Ministry Playbook)
Developing Leaders
Leadership transforms us by deepening our faith and understanding in God. It makes us rely on the Holy Spirit differently. And it’s an incredible gift to extend that invitation of leadership to others!
Learning Objectives
You have the opportunity to raise up other leaders around you, so even more people can experience God’s transforming presence! This course will help you extend the invitation to others and keep the process of developing leaders going.
Understand the importance of continuing the leadership cycle
Learn what a small group apprentice is and how to find one
Have a plan to identify someone you could begin developing as a small group leader
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Course Quicksheet
This is a quick summary of the material that you can use as a preview of the course or as a refresher once you've taken it!
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Note: This course is hosted by The Ministry Playbook, which is an online learning space for students, interns, new staff, volunteers, and faculty, meant to offer the basics of campus ministry to anyone who feels called to it. This course is part of the Leading Life-Changing Small Groups bundle in the Playbook. In order to take the course, you will need to create an account with The Ministry Playbook.
Small Group Invitation to Faith
How to Invite Your Small Group Members to Faith in Jesus
Good invitations to faith require good preparation. This resource will help any student, staff person, or faculty member explain the gospel and invite response.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Calls to Faith
Why make a call to faith?
The goal is to be doers of God's Word, not just hearers. We are creating a “culture of response.” It can feel awkward the first time you invite people to respond to God’s Word. We suggest 2 weeks in a row, to help you and your students get comfortable with inviting people to respond.
How do we get non-Christians into our group?
Try reaching out on social media, offering an intriguing invitation. After learning to post compelling stories, please also do a good follow-up to take the conversation a little deeper. Then, invite them to the event where you will offer your invitation to faith. Having non-Christians in the room is important in order to see fruit from calls to faith.
What happens after someone comes to faith in our group?
Please make sure that someone follows up with every new faith decision, and cast vision for being a life-long disciple of Jesus. Also, help them cement their new faith by coaching them to share their story with others. Hearing new believers tell their fresh faith stories catalyzes seekers to put their faith in Jesus. Let’s pray for God moments to become God movements on your campus!
Can I make a call to faith on Zoom?
Yes! Here are four simple steps:
Screen share the above gospel summary and invitation and read it out loud.
Allow them to process in breakout rooms of 3-4 people.
Help your friends indicate their decision by posting in the chat or filling out a short survey during the meeting. (Taking a few minutes to wait for everyone to fill out the survey greatly improves your ability to follow up.)
Within 24 hours, help your students follow up with nominal Christians and seekers after the invitation to faith. They should text, "What did you think of small group? Were you inspired to take any next steps?"
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What does Jesus have to do with justice? This 7-week series traces the theme of justice from the Old Testament to the New Testament, offering a biblical basis for justice as an attribute of God’s character and central to God’s mission in the world. This foundational series will propel participants towards a life-long pursuit of justice that is grounded in Jesus.
How should Jesus' followers engage in politics? Take a broader look at how God’s people have engaged with issues of power, justice, and political organization, and consider His invitation to faithful engagement in our time.
Want real community? Dive into our 7-week Bible study series on how Jesus calls us to love one another and change the world around us.
You have the opportunity to raise up other leaders, so more people can experience God’s transforming presence! This course will help you extend the invitation to others.
Transform your campus and change lives through New Student Outreach: learn how to effectively prepare, connect, follow up, and debrief to make the most out of this pivotal ministry season!
