Social Outreach Workshop (Hybrid Learning Program)

Social Outreach Workshop (Hybrid Learning Program)

Certification program.

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Program Goals

This program is intended to support the development of church social ministry by training teams to to serve their communities in a more purposeful and effective way. The program emphasizes compassionate care, practical strategies, and demonstrating God’s love to the people they serve, helping church teams maximize their impact in the community.

Target Audience

  • This program is designed for leadership teams that organize and oversee church social ministry, as well as for leaders and members actively involved in social service. It is recommended that 3–5 participants from the same church or ministry attend together to strengthen collaboration and team effectiveness.

Program Details

  • The program is offered in a part-time format and leads to a certificate upon completion. It includes two intensive sessions, each lasting five days. The structure focuses on practical training, project development and management, teamwork, and applied strategies to enhance the church’s social ministry efforts.

Curriculum Intro

  • Holistic Mission

    The course covers the following topics:
    the meaning of a holistic mission and how its principles affect community outreach ministry;
    how to serve people and communities holistically, considering their physical, social and spiritual needs.

  • Analysing Community Context

    The course covers the following topics:
    how to understand the people you serve and why it matters;
    how to analyse the needs, aspirations, beliefs and attitudes of your target audience;
    how understanding the social context influences the formation of ministry.

  • Developing Vision, Mission and Values of Ministry

    The course covers the following topics:
    understanding and framing your team’s mission;
    development of a vision for your ministry;
    defining values your team will implement in their ministry;
    how do the concepts listed above form the foundation of your communication within the team, with your partners and the people you serve?

  • Team Development in Community Outreach Ministry

    The course covers the following topics:
    the role of community in mission;
    the principles of Trinity relationships in forming a team for the ministry;
    assigning roles and building processes;
    stages of team development;
    conflicts solving and cooperation improvement.

  • Strategy and Planning in Community Outreach Ministry

    The course covers the following topics:
    development of a long-term strategy and short-term planning skills;
    goal setting and evaluation of the results;
    responsible community outreach ministry: how to encourage people for a change and not to make them dependent on someone’s assistance.

  • Accounting and Financial Planning in Ministry

    The course covers the following topics:
    budgeting;
    activities financial support;
    legal registration of an organization;
    bookkeeping.

  • Evangelism and Communication

    The course covers the following topics:
    global and local communication regarding your ministry;
    transparency and honesty in communication;
    evangelism based on personal relationships;
    main communication models and their potential to improve ministry

  • Fundraising and Partner Communication

    The course covers the following topics:
    fundraising types and how you can choose the best approach for you;
    drafting grant applications;
    crowdfunding fundraisers;
    preparing financial reporting for partners.

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