Discipleship Development This interactive, “hands-on” training is targeted at Bible Study facilitators, small group and ministry leaders.  It will significantly improve facilitation skills, teach them how to fully engage small group participants on a personal level, enhance their spiritual development and impart the fundamentals of building disciples. This interactive, “hands-on” training is designed to benefit those who lead small groups, teach Bible studies or lead learning experiences aimed at faith development Course material can be customized to your specific needs and "a train the trainer" program is available.   The course material starts with the basics and then builds on and reinforces that material, with effective facilitator and servant leadership skills being modeled throughout training. You’ll gain a basic understanding of the principles and skills necessary to become an effective facilitator of group learning experiences and how to support and build up the body of Christ. You’ll learn how to: •  communicate more effectively within a diverse group •  accommodate a variety of teaching styles to enhance the learning experience for all participants •  gain respect and lead by example •  engage and lead others in meaningful prayer •  fully involve each group member and utilize self assessment tools to guide their spiritual growth •  create an ACTS II community within your group •  recognize spiritual giftedness and encourage gift based service The 12 module certification program is focused on three key areas and models the facilitation techniques you’ll learn and practice throughout these life changing workshops. Key Benefit: This innovative program will dramatically improve your skills as a group facilitator and as a result, significantly impact the lives of those you lead. Section 1 —  Improving Basic Skills •  Communications and Behavioral Preferences •  Learning Styles and Behavioral Preferences •  Servant Leadership •  Prayer Section II — Facilitation Skills •  Group Development •  Creating Christian Community •  Teaching (Effectively Leading a study) •  Mentoring and Guiding Others Section III — How to Make an Impact •  Spiritual Disciplines •  Utilizing Spiritual Gifts •  Growing Disciples •  Leveraging Fellowship