Kairos Torch Continuing Ministry Kairos Torch Continuing Ministry
"Kairos Torch Continuing Ministry focuses on interactive mentoring, reunion meetings, and engaging youth in relevant Bible studies. The 2021 Annual Conference emphasizes mentorship, relationships, and guiding principles. Learn more about mentoring and the important role it plays in personal growth and development. Explore the power of mentoring, as illustrated by biblical figures, and the structure of mentoring within the Kairos Torch Riverbanks program."
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Kairos Torch Continuing Ministry Kairos Torch Continuing Ministry Interactive Mentoring Interactive Mentoring Effective Reunion Meetings Effective Reunion Meetings Engaging Youth in Relevant Bible Studies Engaging Youth in Relevant Bible Studies 2021 Annual Conference
2021 Annual Conference Opening Prayer and Devotion Opening Prayer and Devotion Learn from the Master Gardner, Jesus Christ. Learn from the Master Gardner, Jesus Christ. Be a gardener with people. Mentoring cultivates Be a gardener with people. Mentoring cultivates relationships so those people can grow. relationships so those people can grow.
As We Prepare to Re As We Prepare to Re- -Enter Our Institutions Remember to: Institutions Remember to: Enter Our Build relationships Be mindful of the rules Own your mistakes. Humility builds trust Be mindful of the rules Listen, Listen, Love, Love 2021 Annual Conference
COVID COVID- -19 Considerations 19 Considerations Follow the rules from state and local governments Everyone must sign waiver Guidelines are provided on mykairos.org. Must be aware of the most recent guidelines for the institution and KPMI. 14 day quarantine period mandated. All safety and health requirements are found at mykairos.org\downloads
Mentoring Reminders During the Torch Mentoring Reminders During the Torch Weekend Weekend 2021 Annual Conference Guide Meetings on Sunday Questions about mentoring Choices of Mentors Meeting with your Mentor
2021 Annual Conference Background on Mentoring Background on Mentoring a powerful interaction between an older and younger person, a relationship in which the older member is trusting, loving, and experienced in the guidance of the younger. The mentor helps shape the growth and development of the prot g . (Merriam 1983, p.162) Concept of mentoring is found throughout the Bible: oAbraham was a mentor to Lot. oMoses was a mentor to Joshua. oEli was a mentor to Samuel. oElijah was a mentor to Elisha. oElizabeth was a mentor to Mary.
2021 Annual Conference Kairos Torch Riverbanks Says: Kairos Torch Riverbanks Says: Mentoring is conducted in groups/ one to one Christian Mentoring is the focus Mentor s Check-ups Monthly reunions Safeguards after release Mentors don t replace parents Mentor Guides Bible Study
Kairos Torch Continuing Ministry Kairos Torch Continuing Ministry Building Mentoring Relationships Optimal Mentoring Period is 1 year but Mentors are asked to commit for 6 months oAdvisory Council helps determine frequency along with the Institution Weekly mentoring is preferred One on one mentoring in a group setting
The Mentor The Mentor Mentor Responsibilities: Pray for the program and mentee Submit to the rules Keep confidences Mentor Eligibility: Be called by God/committed Good listener Completed a Weekend within the past 1-1/2 years A mentor is a: Friend Guide Listener Resource broker A mentor is not a: Parent or guardian Social worker ATM Correctional Officer 2021 Annual Conference
The Mentee The Mentee Disrupted development At extreme risk! Bad examples, bad instructions Motivated by fear, anger, and pain Disruptive mentality, attitude, behavior Not easily influenced Lack of purpose Lack of positive role models Hatred for authority Lack of identity Deep seated anger Emotionally, physically, spiritually damaged Failure complex Do not trust adults 2021 Annual Conference
2021 Annual Conference What Do Mentees Need? What Do Mentees Need? Commitment Openness Someone who Listens May need a referral Quality time Someone who is trustworthy Self reliance and independence A plan
Mentoring Mentoring Mentoring is: Done through loving, listening, and living out Christian principles All about listening Helping the mentee to establish life skills and self esteem About keeping commitments Mentoring is not: Forcing information Violating trust Allowing the Mentee to become too dependent on you the Mentor. 2021 Annual Conference
2021 Annual Conference Mentor s Guide Mentor s Guide 52 Mentoring Sessions 13 Reunion Meetings Participants are provided refill packs Each session is hands on with discussion Each session begins with a Scripture, a reading, and a purpose Mentors must be open to other concerns, Listen, Listen, Love, Love. Mentor s Monthly Checkup provided every fourth session Mentor s Guide is divided into 12 phases, with Phase 1, Man in the Mirror to Phase 12, The Blessing. Program Manual contains practical mentoring tracks
Plan your Mentoring Sessions Plan your Mentoring Sessions Welcome/conversations Songs Prayer Snacks Mentoring time Prayer Circle Recognize achievements, birthdays, announcements Closing prayer Weekly sessions are best Institutional Liaison, AC, and Institution coordinate schedules Group setting Documentation
Effective Reunion Meetings Effective Reunion Meetings Opportunity to renew friendships made on the Weekend. Monthly/schedule at least 2 hours long. Fully coordinate with staff. Typical schedule Continuing Ministry Coordinator schedules AC oversees 2021 Annual Conference
2021 Annual Conference Reunion Typical Schedule Reunion Typical Schedule Gathering/ welcome Opening prayer Announcements Songs Snacks Lite n Livelies Devotion Prayer Circle
2021 Annual Conference Be Creative Be Creative- - Lite n Livelies Lite n Livelies Encourage participation by all Use favorites but try new ones Space can be a factor Program Manual contains a description Don t forget the Mentor s Guide
Continuing Ministry Continuing Ministry 2021 Annual Conference Bible Study Bible Study
2021 Annual Conference Continuing Ministry Continuing Ministry- - Bible Study Bible Study Purpose is to introduce the youth to Christ Mentor s Guide has a scripture to read before each session A principle is stated to connect Biblical Truth and life situations. Moving to a Bible Study can free up volunteers Intended for a 6 month period
2021 Annual Conference Coordinating a Bible Study Coordinating a Bible Study Advisory Council, Institutional Liaison, Continuing Ministry Coordinator, and the Institution decide on a schedule. Bible Study sessions are done in a group setting. Volunteers and participants gather around a table or classroom style. Recommend that volunteers pass around the responsibility of leading. Participants can lead, Typical schedule is easy to follow. Listen, Listen, Love, Love.
The word of God is the breath of life. The word of God is the breath of life.
2021 Annual Conference Bible Study Curriculum Bible Study Curriculum The Bible Experiencing God- Knowing and Doing the Will of God/ Henry and Richard Blackaby, Claude King
2021 Annual Conference Thank you! Kairos Volunteers and All Thank you! Kairos Volunteers and All Attendees Attendees
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