Newcomers 101 - Leader Binder

Newcomer 101 Leader Binder

Why create a group leader binder?  There are two reasons.  One is to keep pertinent information at your leaders’ fingertips during Newcomers 101.  This provides support to your leaders’ and gives guidance in various situations.  Two; the information included in the binder holds leaders accountable to the DNA of an authentic CR Ministry.  Creating a binder is a way to convey how your leaders should be leading Newcomers 101. It is important to you and to the overall integrity of Celebrate Recovery. 

Suggested Content

ITEM	WHERE TO FIND
Welcome page	Create a thank you page; Include Principle 8.
Newcomer 101 Format	ALT Module 2; pg 2.17 - 2.20
Leaders Script	Email tinad@saddleback.com
Small Group Guidelines with Helpful Phrases	ALT Handouts Index; pg M08_01A-01C
What’s the Protocol for Restoring a Celebrate Recovery Relationship?	ALT Appendices Index; A
What’s the Protocol When a Member Speaks of Suicide?	ALT Appendices Index; B
Tally sheet	Sample Below*
Tech/Count instructions (if applicable)	Create an instruction sheet
Solid Rock/Dinner Coupons	Create a discount card and invite the newcomer back next week.
W.O.R.D.’s Video	www.saddlebackresources.com

(ALT) Advanced Leadership Training Guide

Group Tally Sheet Sample* 

Once a quarter, collect tally sheets from the Newcomer 101 Binder.  Use the information to evaluate how attendance is growing in your Newcomer 101 Group(s).  

Group Name: Newcomers 101
DATE: August 13, 2010  LEADER/S SERVING: Mark & Mary # OF MALE PARTICIPANTS: 9 # OF FEMALE PARTICIPANTS: 7	DATE: August 27, 2010  LEADER/S SERVING: Mark & Mary # OF MALE PARTICIPANTS: 10 # OF FEMALE PARTICIPANTS: 12
DATE: August 20, 2010  LEADER/S SERVING: Mark & Mary # OF MALE PARTICIPANTS: 6 # OF FEMALE PARTICIPANTS: 9	DATE: September 3, 2010 LEADER/S SERVING: Mark & Mary # OF MALE PARTICIPANTS: 7 # OF FEMALE PARTICIPANTS: 10

Tina Davis

National Training Coach

Step Study Group - Leader Binder

Step Study Leader Binder

Why create a group leader binder?  There are two reasons.  One is to keep pertinent information at your leaders’ fingertips during step study group.  This provides support to your leaders’ and gives guidance in various situations.  Two; the information included in the binder holds group leaders accountable to the DNA of an authentic CR Ministry.  Creating a binder is a way to convey how your leaders should be leading their step study group. It is important to you and to the overall integrity of Celebrate Recovery. 

Suggested Content  

ITEM	WHERE TO FIND
Step Study Group Format	ALT Handouts Index; M07_01E
Small Group Guidelines with Helpful Phrases	ALT Handouts Index; M08_01A-01C
What’s the Protocol: For Restoring a Celebrate Recovery Relationship?	ALT Appendices Index; A
What’s the Protocol: When a Member Speaks of Suicide?	ALT Appendices Index; B
A way to listen to the 5th step	Email; tinad@saddleback.com
4th step inventory worksheet	ALT Appendices Index; I
Sponsor Pamphlet	Information Index; CR_022
How to write My Testimony	ALT Handouts Index; M05_01
Children’s Program Information, if applicable	Create a handout
Group phone list	Sample Below*

Sample Phone List*

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 “Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively.  If one of them falls down, the other can help him up.  But, if someone is alone, there is no one to help him.  Two men can resist an attack that would defeat one man alone.”
Name	Phone #	Cell #	Email
Tina*	222-222-2222	N/A	tinad@saddleback.com
Karen	111-111-1111	444-444-4444	karen.1@1.nep
Jody	333-333-333	666-666-6666	N/A
The proper usage for this phone list is for group leaders and members to connect with each other during the week.  Do not share the list with those outside the group. Please do not use the group email list for resolving conflict, gaining business referrals, raising support, sending resources outside of CR, political messages, jokes, classifieds, urban legends, and chain letters.  And please use discretion when you need to leave a voice mail message.  Thank you for your cooperation.  (Group Leader*)

Next post to include Newcomer 101 Leader Binder... previous post includes Open Share Group Leader Binder.

Tina Davis

National Training Coach

Open Share Group - Leader Binder

Open Share Leader Binder

Why create a group leader binder?  There are two reasons.  One is to keep pertinent information at your leaders’ fingertips during open share group.  This provides support to your leaders’ and gives guidance in various situations.  Two; the information included in the binder holds group leaders accountable to the DNA of an authentic CR Ministry.  Creating a binder is a way to convey how your leaders should be leading their open share group. It is important to you and to the overall integrity of Celebrate Recovery.

Suggested Binder Content

ITEM	WHERE TO FIND
Welcome page	Create a thank you page; Include Principle 8.
Open Share Format	ALT Handouts Index; M02_02
Small Group Guidelines with Helpful Phrases	ALT Handouts Index; M08_01A-01C
What’s the Protocol for Restoring a Celebrate Recovery Relationship?	ALT Appendices Index; A.
What’s the Protocol When a Member Speaks of Suicide?	ALT Appendices Index; B.
Tally sheet	Sample Below*
Children’s Program Information	Create an informational sheet
CR Ministry Opportunities Pamphlet	ALT Appendices Index; J.
Group phone list	Sample Below*

Group Tally Sheet Sample*

Once a quarter collect tally sheets from Open Share Binder.  Use the information to evaluate how attendance is growing in your Open Share Group(s).

Group Name: Food Addiction – Women’s Group
DATE: August 13, 2010  LEADER/S SERVING: Mary & Sally  # OF PARTICIPANTS: 9	DATE: August 27, 2010  LEADER/S SERVING: Mary & Sally  # OF PARTICIPANTS: 6
DATE: August 20, 2010 LEADER/S SERVING: Mary & Sally # OF PARTICIPANTS: 11	DATE: September 3, 2010 LEADER/S SERVING: Mary & Sally # OF PARTICIPANTS: 10

Phone List Sample*

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 “Two are better off than one, because together they can work more effectively.  If one of them falls down, the other can help him up.  But, if someone is alone, there is no one to help him.  Two men can resist an attack that would defeat one man alone.”
Name	Phone #	Cell #	Email
Tina*	222-222-2222	N/A	tinad@saddleback.com
Karen	111-111-1111	444-444-4444	karen.1@1.nep
Jody	333-333-333	666-666-6666	N/A
The proper usage for this phone list is for group leaders and members to connect with each other during the week.  Do not share the list with those outside the group. Please do not use the group email list for resolving conflict, gaining business referrals, raising support, sending resources outside of CR, political messages, jokes, classifieds, urban legends, and chain letters.  And please use discretion when you need to leave a voice mail message.  Thank you for your cooperation.  (Group Leader*)

My next posts will include Newcomer 101 Leader Binder and Step Study Group Leader Binder.

Tina Davis

National Training Coach

CR introductions; how to introduce ourselves during large group and during small group:

Here at CR Saddleback, we ask our Leaders to introduce themselves with this statement: “Hi my name is _______; I am a believer who struggles with________.”  We ask our leaders to keep it short; to stick to one or two primary areas of recovery.  We ask them not to state a host of recovery issues and character defects, etc… especially because we do not run recovery specific groups for character defects.  Come to think of it, in this body, I don’t think I will ever gain a year of sobriety from “pride.”  With that standard, I would never qualify to lead a group for pride. J 

Each Leader has an opportunity to share about all their areas of recovery and character defects in their small groups and certainly when they share their testimonies.  It is important that our Leaders set the example for our participants.  Although we cannot control how participants introduce themselves, each participant should state their area of recovery. If they don’t, other group members will feel awkward and unsafe to express their own.  At the very least, a newcomer may say, “Hi my name is _____, and I’m exploring this area of recovery.”

So why do we introduce ourselves to begin with?  As I was writing this blog, Pastor John Baker walked by my desk, so I asked him, “John, why do we introduce ourselves in this way?”  He said, “If I ever forget my struggles, and the pain and destruction they caused, I am more prone to repeat them.  It humbles me.  It helps me remember what Christ has done for me.”

So we introduce ourselves as believers because our identity is in Jesus Christ. We identify our struggles so that we don’t repeat them, and to offer hope to those struggling with the same issues.  Our introductions bring us closer together as a group by establishing accountability and strengthening our fellowship.

Tina Davis

National Training Coach

Welcome to CR Training Coaches Connection

Greetings to Training (T) Coaches across the globe! As the National T Coach, I am excited about the opportunity to share directly with you all things related to training your CR Leaders.

Over the years I have expressed a burden to reach ALL T Coaches, but how? Then the Advanced Leadership Training Guide (ALT) was launched! What an incredible tool that provides the "How to's" of CR training. Now with this blog it gets even better, a communication tool to personalize and bring life to the ALT.

My role is to empower you and equip you to be a successful T Coach for your Celebrate Recovery Ministry! Check back often as I will be posting ideas and training tips on weekly basis.