Visitation Training, Training Members to Make Effective Home Calls (Leader's Manual)

Jean Gibson — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:36:30 -0500

A Ministry of Fairhaven Bible Chapel

Organizing A Visitation Training Program

A good calling program is never haphazard. It involves a plan, training, goals, prayer and commitment from those participating. An effective training program helps people to overcome the typical sense of fear and inadequacy.

It is not designed to relieve dependency upon the Holy Spirit.

Elders and other men and women should be available for visitation. One or two people cannot do it all. That is why you need to train others. What is needed for an effective visitation and training program?

· A Director to suggest calls; trainers should initiate calls.

· Experienced trainers to assist others.

· Selected trainees. Start with a modest number of prayerfully selected, capable trainees. They should possess normal ability to converse easily with people. Select those who are willing to be committed to the ministry (have them sign a commitment sheet).

· Regular calling night. Monday is good.

· Someone to lead each session. Use videos, audios, manuals.

· Thorough training. Period of systematic instruction before going out (one hour maximum). A typical training schedule is as follows:

Meet at 6:30pm for instruction, discussion, do assignments, prayer time and calls from 7:30 to 9:00pm.

Making Appointments For Calls

In today’s troubled world, there are more people needing visitation than we can effectively reach. Where should we start?

Visitation Training: Training Members to Make Effective Home Calls (Student's Manual)

Jean Gibson — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 14:04:25 -0500

Visitation Training
Training Members to Make Effective Home Calls
Student’s Manual

A Ministry of Fairhaven Bible Chapel

Date

Assignment

Memory Verse

Key Question

Way of Life

Week 1

READ: Pastoral and Evangelistic Visitation

Eternal Life: John 10:10b; John 5:24; John 3:16; Romans 5:8

Would you mind sharing with me how you became a Christian?

Pray, write name of an unsaved contact

Week 2

READ: Goals and Attitudes in Visitation PREPARE: First draft of your testimony.

What is Sin? Romans 3:23; Isaiah 53:6

“Have you come to the place where you can say for certain that if you were to die today, you would go to heaven?”

Responsibility Counseling

Jean Gibson — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 11:49:48 -0500

1. The Growing Demand for Counseling

2. Confusion from Integration of Secular and Christian Thinking

3. Fundamental Principles of Biblical Counseling

4. Favorable Qualities for Biblical Counselors

5. Diverse Situations Encountered in Counseling

6. Self-Love or Self-Sacrifice

7. The Exchanged Life

8. Recognizing Root Causes and Symptoms

9. Encouraging Change Through Counseling

10. The Importance of Repentance

11. Ministering to the Unhappily Married

12. Pre-Marital Counseling

13. Other Counseling Problems

The Growing Demand For Counseling

Since the fall of man, when sin entered into the world, growing numbers of human beings have been beset by fears, conflicts and unresolved problems. Although believers have not been rendered immune by the Lord from these ills, they seem greater in those who are unreconciled to God. The many causes, which certainly include sin, are not some recent development of a complex society or strife-torn world. In Ecclesiastes 1:9 we are assured that: “There is nothing new under the sun.”

Genesis, Exodus, & Shepherding

Jean Gibson — Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0500

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Gibson, Jean	Seattle Shepherds Renewal Conference 1977-04 Pastoral Visitation	–1977–	00:45:21< read more Follow-Up Jean Gibson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Follow-up means helping someone who has made a profession of faith in Christ to get started. It is very important in firmly establishing a new believer in the faith. What: Spiritual encouragement and practical counsel by a more mature believer of the same sex following a profession of faith in Christ; involves a series of simple Bible lessons for beginners but also includes prayer, counsel, and other needed help; usually takes an hour one day of the week, supplemented by telephone contact.... read more Guidelines For Use In Doing Follow-Up Lessons Jean Gibson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 For the person helping another who has professed faith in Christ. Lesson 1 - Becoming A Child Of God 1. The questions are formed to see if the one answering truly understands the Gospel. If they do not understand, clarify their understanding. Do not go beyond this lesson to others until this question is settled. 2. Memorize Romans 10:9 together. 3. Emphasize the need to break cleanly with any sinful practices. If there is a need to make restitutions, urge them to do it (Luke 19:8). 4. ... read more Lesson 1 Becoming A Child Of God Jean Gibson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Salvation brings us into a personal relationship with God. Just as we become a part of an earthly family by birth, so we come into God’s family by spiritual or new birth. Then, truly, we can call Him Father. 1. What did Jesus tell a religious man? (John 3:3) God uses two things to bring us to new birth, the Word of God (1 Peter 1:23) and the Holy Spirit (Titus 3:5). The Apostle Paul wrote to believers in Corinth and Greece about a message he preached to them that brought them to salvati... read more Lesson 2 Assurance Of Salvation Jean Gibson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 As a child of God, we have a Father who cannot lie and His words are always true: “Thy Word is truth.” Because He is always consistent with what He says, we can rely on His word totally; we can be sure about a matter that He has stated. 1. We need to be certain of what is true. In court this is established by the testimony of a witness who swears that he knows certainly that something is true. Who is the witness concerning the Son? (1 John 5:9) Where is the record of this witness to be ... read more Lesson 3 Baptism Jean Gibson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Our relationship to the Lord Jesus Christ is likened in Scripture to the marriage bond (Romans 7:4; Ephesians 5:30-32). No honest husband or wife would attempt to conceal the fact that he or she is united to another in marriage. It is our glorious privilege to announce to anyone who will listen that we are linked to our wonderful Lord in an eternal union. Think of being one with the King of all kings and the Lord of all lords! There is no proper reason before God to hide this fact. To attempt ... read more Lesson 4 Spending Time With God Jean Gibson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 It is natural to spend time as God’s child with the One from whom our blessings flow. He is the Source of strength and wisdom. If you love the Lord you will want to spend time with Him. It will not be a burden but a delight to your soul (Psalm 63:1). We need His fellowship daily. It is reasonable to set aside a time each day for personal, intimate fellowship with Him, sometimes called “Quiet Time.” This is a daily devotional period in which you pray and study God’s Word. Believers for ... read more Lesson 5 Learning To Pray Jean Gibson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Children need to know that they can speak freely with their parents. Our heavenly Father provided this opportunity for His children. God emphasizes that He wants us to draw near to Him as a cleansed people (Hebrews 10:22) with boldness and confidence to His throne of grace (Hebrews 4:16). Questions arise about this privilege. 1. Does prayer do any good? (James 5:16) 2. What is His command and His promise? (Matthew 7:7-8) 3. Are there any conditions to prayer? John 14:14 Matthew 21:22; Ja... read more Lesson 6 Living The Christian Life Victoriously Jean Gibson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 It is a great joy to us that in His wonderful love, God has made us one of His children (1 John 3:1). He has made us a new creation. All things have become new (2 Corinthians 5:17). Jesus came to save us from our sins (Matthew 1:21). We are not to continue a sinful life (1 John 3:9). He wants us to have a great new life and has made this possible for us. Believers have strength and help from God they never had before (2 Thessalonians 3:3). 1. What is our source of power for the new life? (Rom... read more Lesson 7 Fellowship With God Jean Gibson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 God has called us to walk in close fellowship with Himself all the days of our life. In His infinite wisdom He knows that there will be times when we fail. Only one sinless person ever walked the face of this earth, the Lord Jesus Christ. The greatest of all God’s men failed at some point or another. Not one of us is likely to be better than they were. 1. What does God say is a false statement? (1 John 1:8,10) God has provided a means of restoring broken fellowship. This is not the same... read more Lesson 8 Obeying Your Lord Jean Gibson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 When we believed the Gospel message we accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. We confessed Jesus as Lord before others (Romans 10:9) .Like the disciples of old we know Him as “The Lord.” When we see Him in heaven we will bow down and call Him Lord. That is how we speak to Him now in prayer if we have observed carefully what the Bible teaches. This is a very important truth. Making it a practical reality in our experience is essential for growth and blessing. 1. Who is Jesus? (Acts ... read more Lesson 9 Your Spiritual Family The Local Church Jean Gibson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 When early believers placed their faith in the Lord Jesus, they were joined by God to one another as well as to Him. “Together” was the word used to describe them (Acts 2:44,46). Fellow believers need one another just as we need the Lord Jesus. We need to live and share our life in Him. As the family of God, we are a spiritual community. Each one of us is a part, or member, of the Body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:27). This is true in a sense that involves all believers everywhere. It is al... read more Lesson 10 Sharing With Others The Way Of Eternal Life Jean Gibson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 You have taken a stand as a follower of the Lord Jesus. You are one of the few people in the world that has eternal life now and is now on the road to heaven. All others are on the broad road leading to destruction (Matthew 7:13-14). Surely you are concerned about those who are now lost. The Lord Jesus has called you to be His witness in the courtroom of the world (Acts 1:8). As a witness you can tell others what Christ has done in your life and how others can have Him as Lord and Savior. Can ... read more Lesson 11 Controlled By The Holy Spirit Jean Gibson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 When we live daily under the authority of Jesus as our Lord, we do whatever He wants (Luke 6:46). Obedience to Him shows that we love Him (John 14:15). The results of this obedience will demonstrate how much He loves us and wants what is best for our lives (John 14:21,23). To live for God rather than self requires a superhuman power. This comes from Him. Without Him we can do nothing (John 15:5). He has made a wonderful provision for us to live a growing, fruitful and overcoming life. 1. Who ... read more Lesson 12 Doing The Will Of God Jean Gibson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Good parents wish to guide their children in a path of wisdom. They love them and want to help them. At the same time the children must be willing to receive and follow their direction. When this is so, things will go much better for all. Our Father in heaven is the best parent of all. Although we were created for His pleasure, not our own (Philippians 2:13), He wants nothing but good for us (Jeremiah 29:11). The wise child of God will want to know God’s will for his daily life (Ephesians 5:... read more How To Get The Most Out Of This Course Jean Gibson — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Your study of “The Dynamic Church” will be the most profitable if you give heed to the following guidelines for personal preparation and class participation. Personal Preparation Before Class Set aside adequate time each week for the completion of your homework. You should take the following steps for each lesson: 1. Pray To God. Ask Him to help you understand and apply His word. Let your prayer be: “Open Thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of THY law.” (Psalm 1... read more Lesson 1 The Importance And Definition Of The Church Jean Gibson — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 “I will build my church…” (Matt. 16:18) This remarkable statement of purpose by the Lord Jesus Christ shows us that the Church is a divine institution of the greatest significance. The Lord purposed to replace the nation of Israel, men representing God on earth, with an entirely new community. The Israelites were to be a light to the nations so that God’s salvation could reach to the ends of the earth (Isa. 42:6). As His chosen people, Israel was unfaithful to God in this sacred missi... read more Lesson 2 The Purpose Of The Church Jean Gibson — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 Apostle’s Doctrine Fellowship Breaking Of Bread Prayers “To Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen” (Eph. 3:21). One cannot correctly answer the question, “What is the purpose of the church?,” without first asking, “What is the purpose of my life as a believer?” If you feel free to live according to your own preferences, you will find that it is easy to feel open about whatever way the church functions according to conve... read more Lesson 3 The History Of The Church Jean Gibson — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 “And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age” (Matt. 28:20) The eternal plan of the Lord Jesus for His Church is being worked out in history. The record is filled with many ups and downs, sometimes called advances and recessions. The Church will triumph ultimately, but it has not always been triumphant in its history. The power of evil in the world, symbolized as the gates of hell (Matt. 16:18), has resisted and often seduced the Church. True believers, in their lives and gat... read more Lesson 4 The Lord Of The Church Jean Gibson — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 “He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all” (Eph. 1:22,23). What might be the most comprehensive title of our Lord? He is the blessed and only potentate, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords (1 Tim. 6:15). Jesus is Lord . He is the ruler of all things and the King of His people. Therefore, He is Lord of the Church, which is His Church. In the Old Testament, Israel was... read more Lesson 5 The Shepherds Of The Church Jean Gibson — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 “Shepherd the flock of God among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but voluntarily, according to the will of God; and not for sordid gain, but with eagerness; nor yet as lording it over those allotted to your charge, but proving to be examples to me flock. And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory” (1 Pet. 5:2-4). The Lord Jesus is the Chief Shepherd of His people (1 Pet. 5:4), not an administrator or executive director. He cares for ... read more Lesson 6 The Priesthood Of The Church Jean Gibson — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 “You also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ” (1 Pet. 2:5) “…you are a royal Priesthood” (1 Pet. 2:9). The very word priest suggests someone who is functioning at the heart of spiritual activity, engaging in rituals or prayers that mediate between God and man. From the most ancient of times, priestly activity has always been evident, both in false religion and... read more Lesson 7 The Divine Life Of The Church Jean Gibson — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 “That the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body” (2 Cor. 4:10). The church is a living body of people, completely dependent upon the Lord for all spiritual life and power. Christ is our life, both individually and collectively (Col. 3:4). When we abide in Him and draw nourishment from Him, we flourish (John 15:1-5). If we look to Him, we can depend upon Him to faithfully provide all that is necessary for our blessing. God has revealed His character as One who will not practice... read more Lesson 8 The Divine Roles In The Church Jean Gibson — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 “But I want you to understand that Christ is the head of every man, and the man is the head of a woman, and God is the head of Christ” (1 Cor. 11:3) Order is evident in all that God does. It is evident in creation’s obvious design, and the physical universe with its many laws. God has established an arrangement of things according to His wise judgment. That is the meaning of order. The opposite of order is confusion. We are told in a passage relating to church meetings that, “…for... read more Lesson 9 The Meetings Of The Church Jean Gibson — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 “And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the Church, which is His body the fullness of Him who fills all in all” (Eph. 1:22,23) The gathering of the Lord’s people, especially on the Lord’s Day, is the focus of church fellowship. Fellowship and ministry certainly should go beyond only one day per week. However, stimulating meetings often determine either progress or failure for the local church. Assembly believers, like family members... read more Lesson 10 The Discipline Of The Church Jean Gibson — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 “Do you not judge those who are within the church?” (1 Cor. 5:12) The honest answer to this question by most churches today would have to be, “No, we don’t.” There has been a wholesale decline in clear action by local churches in judging or disciplining the conduct of its members. The temper of the times is against it. Family discipline has also declined. Permissiveness reigns. Society wants tougher measures taken against people it defines as criminals, but it is very tolerant of im... read more Lesson 11 Evangelism And The Church Jean Gibson — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0600 “And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved” (Acts 2:47). The central purpose of the Lord Jesus was to reach the lost. That is why He came to earth (Luke 19:10). He explained His association with sinners in the triple parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son (Luke 15) to show that His mission was to save sinners. In His initial call to the first followers He invited them to come so that He might make them fishers of men (Mark 1:17). Hi... read more

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Visitation Training, Training Members to Make Effective Home Calls (Leader's Manual)

Organizing A Visitation Training Program

Making Appointments For Calls

Visitation Training: Training Members to Make Effective Home Calls (Student's Manual)

Responsibility Counseling

The Growing Demand For Counseling

Genesis, Exodus, & Shepherding

Follow-Up

Guidelines For Use In Doing Follow-Up Lessons

Lesson 1 Becoming A Child Of God

Lesson 2 Assurance Of Salvation

Lesson 3 Baptism

Lesson 4 Spending Time With God

Lesson 5 Learning To Pray

Lesson 6 Living The Christian Life Victoriously

Lesson 7 Fellowship With God

Lesson 8 Obeying Your Lord

Lesson 9 Your Spiritual Family The Local Church

Lesson 10 Sharing With Others The Way Of Eternal Life

Lesson 11 Controlled By The Holy Spirit

Lesson 12 Doing The Will Of God

How To Get The Most Out Of This Course

Lesson 1 The Importance And Definition Of The Church

Lesson 2 The Purpose Of The Church

Lesson 3 The History Of The Church

Lesson 4 The Lord Of The Church

Lesson 5 The Shepherds Of The Church

Lesson 6 The Priesthood Of The Church

Lesson 7 The Divine Life Of The Church

Lesson 8 The Divine Roles In The Church

Lesson 9 The Meetings Of The Church

Lesson 10 The Discipline Of The Church

Lesson 11 Evangelism And The Church