Training Overview
Who can present 1 for 50 training?
Any group may offer 1 for 50 training: local churches, ministry organizations, denominational groups, networks, individual trainers. Some groups may want to provide significant amounts of training to children’s leaders and will wish to list themselves as Training Providers. Download sample training curriculum here or get more information on 1 for 50 Global Training Summit (annual training of trainer opportunity).
What does 1 for 50 training look like?
1 for 50 Training Framework, click to view larger1 for 50 Training may take different forms:
- Core training is the foundation of 1 for 50 training and focuses on the heart of the leader as well as developing basic skills in nurturing, reaching, and discipling children.
- Other training: Vision Training is an abbreviated presentation aimed at pastors, parents, and others in the body of Christ who need a basic understanding of the vision to reach and disciple children.
- Next Step Training builds on CORE Training, developing additional skill in each area.
| What is it? | Vision Training | Core Training | Next Step Training |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who? | Pastors, leaders, believers who influence children | Local believers who will initiate outreach and discipleship ministry with children | Children’s ministry leaders who desire more equipping |
| Time? | One hour to one day | Two days or more; varies | Seminars, modules or structured classes |
| Purpose? | Equipping with vision and a basic understanding of disciple-making role | Equipping for primary tasks (nurture, reach, disciple) with awareness of context | Deeper level of equipping in each area |
| Emphasis? | Emphasis on heart of the leader and developing a clear vision for the task. | All six areas addressed with primary emphasis on the three-fold task. | Equal opportunity for further training in all areas |
How will training be tracked?
Each trainee will be responsible to track his or her own training progress and experiences with a 1 for 50 Personal Training Record as training may be received from a variety of sources. 1 for 50 Training Providers will mark trainees’ booklets to indicate completion of training in each area.
What curriculum will be used?
1 for 50 does not promote a single training curriculum. Instead, it offers a framework that allows any training group to more effectively work together to provide training for lasting ministry to children.
The 1 for 50 Training Framework is based on the six elements of lasting ministry to children as presented in the 1 for 50 Hand. It starts at the center with the heart of the leader, moves outward to the three primary tasks of nurturing, reaching and discipling, and from there to the ministry contexts of engaging family and building the kingdom.
Download curriculum: Many groups have contributed to excellent open source 1 for 50 Training Curriclum. Download it here».
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