SESSIONS
1. Introduction
2. Self-Aware
3. Relating
4. Communicate
5. Self-Care
The Art of the Visit | SESSION ONE
Introduction to a Ministry of Christian Fellowship
A day in the life of a Christian Fellowship Ministry
“Reaching Out”
Each of our five webinar sessions contain two parts - an inspirational message from the scriptures and a skills development section containing several modules.
Inspirational Message for Session One
“Seeking and Finding What Is True”
Skills Development Section for Session One
This overview of the four sessions that follow, covers the four skill topics (self-awareness, relating to others, communicating, and self-care). Below are the learning modules for Session One. This session can be used for an in-person workshop, a presentation by Zoom for an on-line workshop, or a self-paced study opportunity.
Module 1: Webinar Series Overview
What to expect: Core Values, 3 objectives, 6 learning goals, and overview of the 5 webinar sessions.
Audio file for Module 1 - What to Expect
To be played along with the self-advanced slides below.
To begin, click the “play button.” Then scroll down a little to see the presentation slides. Advance to the next slide by clicking on the right arrow button (>).
Module 2: Let’s Get Started
What to expect: Facilitator’s Role, Community Ground Rules, “A Christian Fellowship Ministry is …”, Key Functions, A Ministry in action.
Audio file for Module 2 - Let’s Get Started
To be played along with the self-advanced slides below.
Featured Articles from the Christian Science Publishing Society related to Care-Giving
“Compassion – divinity embracing humanity,” Tricia Chantha, Christian Science Sentinel, Sentinel Watch, MARCH 9, 2020
“Serving God: caring for others in need,” Barbara Vining, Christian Science Sentinel, April 6, 2015
AT HOME in the love of our neighbor, Ruth Elizabeth Jenks, Christian Science Sentinel, September 1, 2003
A Spiritual Approach to Care-Giving, Ginny Luedeman, C.S.B. and Cate Vincent, Christian Science Sentinel, March 15, 2011