The Three Step Process

Three Steps to an Effective Ministry

It takes a careful and thoughtful process to start an effective lay team ministry to address the whole congregation. Three steps bring this ministry to life in a congregation:

1. Build Congregational Support – Order a Call to Action Kit (CTA) to build support for this ministry early. Identify clergy and congregational leaders to attend Leadership Training. Use the Healing Places book, Faith Partners Journals, video and step-by-step guide to introduce this ministry to clergy and potential team members. Readiness and support are critical. Cost $61; includes shipping and handling (S&H).
   
   
2. Equip the Leadership – Attend Leadership Training, a six-hour workshop for clergy, staff and team facilitators. Topics include the role of the congregation; the scope of the ministry; important tips for clergy and team facilitators; potential barriers to the ministry; and steps, tools, and strategies to assure success, including ministry guides and on-going consultation. $100.00 per congregation for 2-4 participants, $85.00 with purchase of the Call to Action Kit.
   
   
3. Develop the Ministry – Complete the two-day Team Training for 3-10 team members, usually scheduled 2-4 months after leadership training, giving time to assess the needs of the congregation, identify opportunities for education and recruit team members. Team Training addresses specific prevention and recovery strategies; team functioning; connection to community resources and an initial plan of action. A training fee of $400.00 includes Team Training, ministry guides, a resource library, on-going consultation, and opportunities for networking.