​Attention Leaders:
​Before You Start


​Below are GUIDELINES for leading a  John 3:16 GOOD NEWS...made simple! Workshop. 

(NOTE: A workshop uses the ONLINE LESSONS in the Witnessing Course section of this website.)

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WORKSHOP SESSIONS
1. Why Share Our Faith?
2. Starting Spiritual Conversations
3. Explain the Gospel Using John 3:16 

​Each session takes about 1 hour
  • Consider doing a 3 hour workshop
  • Or 3 independent 1 hour sessions

CHOOSE A WORKSHOP
Which is best for you? (instructions covered below)
  • Low Tech - Limited ability to print materials and use electronic projection. Pencil and paper is all you need. 
  • High Tech - Able to print handbooks and project PowerPoint slides.


WHO SHOULD ATTEND 
​"GO WITH THE GOERS"
​Not every Christian has the desire to share their faith. Some don't realize God's call to do so. Others don't have His passion. 
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​However, there are those who do. They are inspired by God to join Him in what He's doing. They will respond to training opportunities. People like you who have landed on this site. They are found in every Christian group God assembles. It may not be many but they are there.


EQUIP TO "SOW AND WATER"
Remember, when you train, you are equipping to "sow and water" seeds of faith. God Himself brings the "increase" (1 Corinthians 3:6).

The Bible says, "So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News  about Christ" (Romans 10:17). Planting and watering the Good News is God's method of building faith. ​Faith that saves. Stand encouraged as you mobilize others to get the Word out. As a leader, that's your part.


GOD GIVES THE "INCREASE"
Trust the Lord with His part. He brings the "increase". Only God can save anyone. Don't ever feel a failure when someone doesn't respond to the message. It is up to God to do the "saving".

We are called to share the Good News. BE INTENTIONAL! We will never do it perfectly.  BUT God will use it. Just like the early disciples, we learn as we go. Never "give up". As we do our part God will bring the increase in His perfect timing.


GET PREPARED
As you pray and follow God to equip others, do your homework:
  • Get familiar with the material and methodology
  • Don't feel you must "be an expert" - perfect it along with the rest as you go through the training and put it into practice
  • TRUST the Lord to guide you - He put the desire in you
Plan:
  • When and where
  • Promote and invite others 
  • Prepare the materials needed 
  • Pick the right Workshop - based on your technical resources​​
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Low Resource Workshop

  • Designed for those who have LIMITED resources (for printing and electronic projection)
  • ​"Pencil and paper" is basically all you need. ​
  • All needed resources can be downloaded free from the "Teaching Materials" section on this website​​
Guidelines
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WHAT YOU NEED for each PARTICIPANT:
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WHAT YOU NEED for the WORKSHOP LEADER:
Leaders Notes
  • LESSON 1 - Why share our faith?
  • LESSON 2 - Starting Spiritual Conversations
  • LESSON 3 - Explain the Gospel using John 3:16


DETERMINE YOUR WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Each Lesson requires approximately 1 hour. 
  • Consider doing a 3 hour session
  • Or 3 independent 1 hour sessions


ROOM SET UP
  • Simple setup where participants can hear you and write notes

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SUGGESTIONS FOR LESSON 1
  • Use the Leaders Notes to guide the session
  • Have participants use their Bibles to look up Scriptures
  • Make comments using notes provided and ask questions to illicit discussion


SUGGESTIONS FOR LESSON 2
  • Using your Leaders notes to encourage Prayer, Caring, Asking Questions and learning to trust the leading of the Holy Spirit. 
  • Explain the concept of Faith Stories and how they differ from a "salvation testimony". 
  • Encourage how to listen closely to other people and recognize issues they are dealing with.  
  • Discuss the issues listed and how faith in God can make, or has made, a difference.
  • Go over the Faith Story Guide. 
  • Allow participants time to formulate a Faith Story and have them share it with another participant. 
  • Give an assignment to develop 2-3 more Faith Stories to engrain the concept and make them more sensitive to opportunities to use them. 


SUGGESTIONS FOR LESSON 3
[Note: Depending on how interactive your participants are, this lesson may require more time.] 
  • Using the Leaders Notes, go over the introduction.
  • Go over Leading Into Sharing The Gospel 
    • Asking Permission
    • Memorizing the 5 Key Questions that guide you as you explain the Gospel
  • Go over each Key Question and use the Coaching Tips to share what to emphasize in answering each question. 
  • Point out that there isn't a precise way to answer them so they don't have to memorize an answer. 
  • Have participants jot down significant words in the box for each question on their John 3:16 Worksheet. Words they will use to help remember what they want to talk about to answer the question.  
  • Once you've finished and participants have filled out their John 3:16 Worksheets, have them use them to practice with another participant. 

Find ways for them to use Witnessing Guides or Gospel Booklets to share with non-believers. ​

High Tech Workshop

  • Designed for those who can print Training Handbooks and able to project PowerPoint slides. 
  • Computer, projector/monitor and Handbooks are what you need. ​​​
  • All need resources can be downloaded free from the "Teaching Materials" section on this website​​
Guidelines

WHAT YOU NEED for EACH PARTICIPANT:
1 - Training Handbook
1 - John 3:16 Worksheet
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​(Optional)
1 - Faith Story Guide
1 - Witnessing Guide
1 - Gospel Booklet
1 - Evangelism Bookmark 
​1 - Bible Size Witness Guide
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​WHAT YOU NEED for the WORKSHOP LEADER:
​1 - Leader's Guide
1 - Training Handbook (to see what student's are using)
     PowerPoint presentations for each lesson. 


​DETERMINE YOUR WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Each of the 3 sessions require approximately 1 hour. 
  • Consider doing a 3-4 hour session
  • Or 3 independent 1 hour sessions


ROOM SET UP
  • Set up so participants can clearly see the PowerPoint slides, hear you well and take notes. 


SUGGESTIONS FOR FACILITATING THE WORKSHOP
  • Use the PowerPoint slides to Guide you through each session
  • Have the Training Handbook available to refer to and keep participants on track
  • Be sure to study the Leaders Guide in advance and get helpful tips and suggestions for each lesson. Refer to it as necessary during the Workshop. ​ ​
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