2014 wcccc counselor training (milpitas, ca)

Jim and Christine Hsia Saturday, December 6, 2014

COUNSELOR TRAINING

Have you been to Winter Conference?

This will be my first time I’ve been to Winter Conference 2-3 times I’ve attended Winter Conference more than

10 times

Why are you here?

I volunteered to be a BSL/CSL for Winter Conference

I was asked by my friend/fellowship leader/pastor to come

I wasn’t doing anything today…

Why are we here?

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To serve God

What’s Happening?Being a Good CounselorDecisionsRoles and ResponsibilitiesDemo and Practice

Overview

During the evening message Dr. Stephen Lee gives a calling (probably on the last night)

Invite conferees to stand up or come forward

What’s Happening?

Divide into groups• New believer

• Full-time Christian service

• Language: Cantonese, English, Mandarin

What’s Happening?

Counseling• 1:1 (if possible)

• Same gender: male-male, female-female

What’s Happening?

• Ask about his/her decision

• Pray

• Return to sanctuary for testimony time

What’s Happening?

Guide counseling time with the commitment form


Overview

Who, me?Counselees Anyone who made a decision Anyone who is thinking about making a commitment

Being a Good Counselor

Who, me?Counselors All Bible study leaders (BSL) Cabin sharing leaders (CSL), optional Workshop leaders, speakers, pastors, etc.


First Priority: Be a counselee, not a counselor

ObjectivesBe an active listener—not teacher, preacher Ask open-ended questions (why, what, how) Listen to conferee and Holy Spirit Identify goals: What do you want to change? How? Give assurance and encouragement (Scripture is best!) Share personal experience, if appropriate


Be Spiritually Ready Have a consistent relationship with God: confess

your own sins (I John 1:9) Recognize the Holy Spirit is in control the situation

(John 16:8; II Cor. 5:18-20) Be humble and patient: do not rush Be sincere: interested, open, available and sensitive

to the sharing of the counselee


Be EncouragingExhibit positive body language Smile Have warm and steady eye contact Use his/her first name Use acknowledging phrases and non-verbal expressions Summarize or paraphrase


Express interest in what s/he is saying


Overview

Commitment

DecisionsCommitment1. Salvation2. Dedication or re-dedication3. Personal spiritual growth4. Christian service5. Full-time ministry6. Other

Counseling Handbook

Front Back

1. Salvation Emphasize the new life and eternal place

in His Kingdom Go through the Four Basic Spiritual Laws Ask him/her to accept Jesus Christ as

personal Savior through prayer Encourage him/her to grow in a local

church; ask the Counseling Coordinator for help if needed

2A. Dedication Know that God made you and keeps you Admit to yourself and to God that you are a

sinner Confess your sins Believe that Christ died on the Cross for

your sins so that you can be justified. Jesus also rose on the third day and conquered death and sin. He will return again

2B. Re-Dedication Trust that having received Christ into

your life, you are sealed with the Holy Spirit

Discuss issues in personal spiritual growth: confessing to Christ, witnessing to others, dedicating yourself to pleasing God and doing His will

3. Spiritual Growth Go to God faithfully in prayer daily Read Bible daily and develop relationship

with Jesus Obey God by following Christ and His

teachings Witness for Christ by your life and words Trust God for every detail of your life Allow the Spirit to control and empower you

4. Christian Service Encourage active involvement in serving

the Lord Explore his/her Spiritual gifts Discuss service opportunities (school,

fellowship, church, community, and outreach ministry)

5. Full-Time Ministry Confirm salvation and sanctification (Talk

about your walk with God) Discuss opportunities for church &

missions Discuss the “next steps” with the

counselee (What would you like to do after the conference? Next year, how will you know you’re on track with God?)

Resources available through WCCCC AB

• Guide the counseling time withthe commitment form

• Pray

Next Steps…

• White copy: turn in

• Yellow copy: counselee keeps it

• Return to sanctuary for testimony time

Completing Form

By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.

John 15:8


Overview

Roles & ResponsibilitiesYour Role Listen to Holy Spirit Listen to counselee

Your Responsibility Confidentiality. Never share

with cabin mates, friends, etc. Pray for counselee

SummaryIn the Counseling Room Identify yourself as a counselor Have 1-2 commitment forms Bring Bible and a pen

Counselor

SummaryWith counselee Ask what decision counselee has made Complete commitment form Ask counselee to pray first, then close in prayer Exchange your contact information (sticker) Encourage counselee to share during testimony time Turn in white form. Counselee keeps yellow copy

Counselee

Total time: 30 minutes (maximum)


Overview

Demo & Practice

Lord looks at the heart

1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not

consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”

Holy Spirit is our Counselor

John 14:26 But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father

will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

WCCCC Staff

If you feel uncomfortable or are concerned about being a counselor even after this training, please talk to: Gloria Ng, Adult Vice Chair Alan Li, Student Vice Chair

Or speak with any WCCCC staff during the conference

Thanks for serving.

Questions?

See you at the conference.

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