Encounter team Encounter team TrainingTraining

We say “Yes Lord!”We say “Yes Lord!”

Instructions for Instructions for attendees:attendees:

Have pen and notepad handy for questions and Have pen and notepad handy for questions and comments. I have a lot of material to cover comments. I have a lot of material to cover and I want to be a good steward of your time, and I want to be a good steward of your time, so we will hold all questions to the end, and I so we will hold all questions to the end, and I believe that most if not all will be covered believe that most if not all will be covered during the presentation.during the presentation.

GOALGOAL

The goal of this meeting is to bring order The goal of this meeting is to bring order to the encounter weekend.to the encounter weekend.

The training will be The training will be divided into 4 partsdivided into 4 parts

1)1) Basic OrderBasic Order

2)2) RequirementsRequirements

3)3) Duties Duties

4)4) Ministry Ministry

BASIC ORDERBASIC ORDER

Handout of the basic order Handout of the basic order

Structure and terminologyStructure and terminology

GodJesus

Holy Spirit

GodJesus

Holy Spirit

GodJesus

Holy Spirit

GodJesus

Holy Spirit

GodJesus

Holy Spirit

order structureorder structure

Enables everyone to quickly receive, Enables everyone to quickly receive, instructions, changes, or correction with instructions, changes, or correction with minimal distraction.minimal distraction.

Provides less opportunities for offenses. Provides less opportunities for offenses. If someone is offended we will If someone is offended we will immediately use the model Jesus gave immediately use the model Jesus gave us in Matthew 18:15-17.us in Matthew 18:15-17.

Encounter LeaderEncounter Leader Facilitator LeaderFacilitator Leader Worship LeaderWorship Leader Intercessor LeaderIntercessor Leader Section Leader: Section Leader:

The individuals on this chart will change with The individuals on this chart will change with each encounter, so you will be given a new each encounter, so you will be given a new one for each encounter at you training session.one for each encounter at you training session.

We are attempting to name the teams 2 weeks We are attempting to name the teams 2 weeks prior to encounter.prior to encounter.

You will also be paired with your co-facilitator You will also be paired with your co-facilitator and be given your participants names as they and be given your participants names as they are available at that time.are available at that time.

Because of the inability to know the exact number of Because of the inability to know the exact number of participants at the next encounter, we are going to participants at the next encounter, we are going to establish the number of teams based on our past establish the number of teams based on our past participation. We will also be asking some teams to act participation. We will also be asking some teams to act as alternates, in case the numbers change. as alternates, in case the numbers change.

If you agree to be an alternate and are not needed, you If you agree to be an alternate and are not needed, you will be asked first for the next encounter. This is will be asked first for the next encounter. This is especially important for outside events because of especially important for outside events because of work restrictions.work restrictions.

Sign-up sheet for availability—inside and outside Sign-up sheet for availability—inside and outside encountersencounters

Encounter Team Encounter Team RequirementsRequirements

HandoutHandout The following items are required for The following items are required for

participation as a facilitatorparticipation as a facilitator

requirementsrequirements

1)1) Attend the training meeting prior to Attend the training meeting prior to encounter.encounter.

- Attend the wrap-up meeting after - Attend the wrap-up meeting after encounter.encounter.

2)2) Bring leader notebook to all Bring leader notebook to all encounter-related activities.encounter-related activities.

3)3) Arrive at encounter at least 1 hour Arrive at encounter at least 1 hour early, EACH DAY.early, EACH DAY.

4)4) Dress nicely. NO JEANS OR T-Dress nicely. NO JEANS OR T-SHIRTS.SHIRTS.

5)5) No cell phones on. Use limited to No cell phones on. Use limited to breaks.breaks.

6)6) Enlist someone to pray and intercede Enlist someone to pray and intercede for you and your family.for you and your family.

7)7) You are placing yourself on the front You are placing yourself on the front line. THIS IS WARFARE. Attacks are line. THIS IS WARFARE. Attacks are not uncommon.not uncommon.

8) Check yourself for any area that needs 8) Check yourself for any area that needs cleansing, healing or repentance. cleansing, healing or repentance.

9)9) DO NOT TRY TO MINISTER UNTIL DO NOT TRY TO MINISTER UNTIL YOU ARE CLEAN.YOU ARE CLEAN.

10)10)Seek help from leadership for Seek help from leadership for deliverance if needed.deliverance if needed.

11)11) We will set aside time after each We will set aside time after each facilitator training session for ministryfacilitator training session for ministry

12)12) PRAY AND FAST FOR 3 DAYS PRAY AND FAST FOR 3 DAYS PRIOR TO ENCOUNTER.PRIOR TO ENCOUNTER.

13)13) Required weekly follow-up with Required weekly follow-up with participants for 4 weeksparticipants for 4 weeks

Encounter Team DutiesEncounter Team Duties

Duties: “any action Duties: “any action required by one’s required by one’s position” position”

dutiesduties

1)1) Pray, fast and intercede for Pray, fast and intercede for participantsparticipants..

2)2) Serve your participantsServe your participants. .

BodyBody

SoulSoul

SpiritSpirit

SPIRITUALLY- YOU SERVE THEMSPIRITUALLY- YOU SERVE THEM

Serve them through prayerServe them through prayer Before EncounterBefore Encounter Through Encounter SessionsThrough Encounter Sessions Throughout follow-up periodThroughout follow-up period

Serve them as ShepherdServe them as Shepherd Practical care Practical care They are chosen by God for youThey are chosen by God for you Holy Spirit assigns for His purposesHoly Spirit assigns for His purposes

Your life experienceYour life experience Your spiritual giftsYour spiritual gifts Your personal styleYour personal style

Not responsible for results, (good or bad) just to make Not responsible for results, (good or bad) just to make sure they have every opportunity to receivesure they have every opportunity to receive

IN THE SOUL REALM-YOU SERVE IN THE SOUL REALM-YOU SERVE THEMTHEM

The soul The soul MindMind Will Will EmotionsEmotions

Serve by:Serve by: Identifying and Eliminating Distractions and Identifying and Eliminating Distractions and

HindrancesHindrances Setting and Protecting AtmosphereSetting and Protecting Atmosphere

(calm and in control)(calm and in control) Establish and Guard Spiritual Authority Establish and Guard Spiritual Authority Encouraging them to remain connected Encouraging them to remain connected Activating their Will Activating their Will

engaging prayer if there is resistanceengaging prayer if there is resistance

BODY-YOU SERVE THEMBODY-YOU SERVE THEM

1) Greet them1) Greet them as they come to your row. as they come to your row. Introduce them to the co-facilitator and the other Introduce them to the co-facilitator and the other

members of the row.members of the row.

2)2) Acquaint themAcquaint them with the facility, restrooms, with the facility, restrooms, water cooler, where lunch is served, etc.water cooler, where lunch is served, etc.

3) Explain expectations3) Explain expectations of the row: when of the row: when visiting is allowed, when interaction is visiting is allowed, when interaction is acceptable, stay connected during sessionsacceptable, stay connected during sessions

4) Guide discussion 4) Guide discussion in small groups.in small groups.

Encourage Openness and ParticipationEncourage Openness and Participation

Engage everyone in conversationEngage everyone in conversation

Maintain order and balance in Maintain order and balance in discussion.discussion.

5) Observe participation 5) Observe participation and the working of and the working of God, in each session and in between God, in each session and in between sessions.sessions.

Keep your physical and spiritual EYES Keep your physical and spiritual EYES OPEN.OPEN.

6) Protect them6) Protect them from outside influences. from outside influences.

WATCH OVER THEM.WATCH OVER THEM.

7) 7) Don’t preachDon’t preach. Answer questions and . Answer questions and direct them back to hearing from Jesus.direct them back to hearing from Jesus.

THE ENCOUNTER IS WITH GOD, NOT THE ENCOUNTER IS WITH GOD, NOT YOU OR ANYONE ELSE.YOU OR ANYONE ELSE.

8) 8) PLACE YOUR GIFTS ON HOLDPLACE YOUR GIFTS ON HOLD. . We are We are notnot asking you to not listen to the asking you to not listen to the Holy Spirit…Holy Spirit…

If the Spirit gives you insight about a If the Spirit gives you insight about a participant, your obligation is to participant, your obligation is to intercede.intercede.

9) 9) Train your co-facilitatorTrain your co-facilitator..

By the middle of the Expanding By the middle of the Expanding Kingdom session they should be able to Kingdom session they should be able to take the participant thru themselves. take the participant thru themselves. They should be fully able to facilitate at They should be fully able to facilitate at the next encounter. the next encounter.

Everyone on the basic order Everyone on the basic order chart is training someone to chart is training someone to take their place.take their place.

ministryministry

1)As you interact with participants during 1)As you interact with participants during encounter they will begin to encounter they will begin to trusttrust you more and you more and more.more.

2)By Saturday afternoon and evening many of 2)By Saturday afternoon and evening many of the walls they have used to protect themselves the walls they have used to protect themselves are being brought down. As a result they are are being brought down. As a result they are very very vulnerablevulnerable. By showing you their sheet . By showing you their sheet they are putting their trust in you.they are putting their trust in you.

3)If the Holy Spirit shows you something 3)If the Holy Spirit shows you something about anyone other than the people in about anyone other than the people in row it is row it is for you to intercedefor you to intercede. IT IS . IT IS NOT FOR YOU TO GO TO THEM.NOT FOR YOU TO GO TO THEM.

4)Stay with your row4)Stay with your row. MINISTRY . MINISTRY NEVER STOPS.NEVER STOPS.

5) No ministry to other rows or 5) No ministry to other rows or workers.workers. This is a changeThis is a change. Section . Section leader may ask for your assistance if leader may ask for your assistance if necessary.necessary.

6)Protect from distractions6)Protect from distractions and help and help them to stay engaged in the ministry them to stay engaged in the ministry taking placetaking place

6) Have it arranged ahead of time with your 6) Have it arranged ahead of time with your co-facilitator as to which one of you will co-facilitator as to which one of you will lead for lunch, small groups etc.lead for lunch, small groups etc.

7) One of you should be in the session until 7) One of you should be in the session until your entire row is finished.your entire row is finished.

8) The other should be leaving as the first 8) The other should be leaving as the first participant leaves the room.participant leaves the room.

9) You will be given a complete list of 9) You will be given a complete list of participants’ names, addresses and participants’ names, addresses and phone numbers.phone numbers.

Do not look at this during sessions or Do not look at this during sessions or when it could be distracting.when it could be distracting.

This list is for your follow-up after the This list is for your follow-up after the weekend.weekend.

MINISTRY ROLE PLAYINGMINISTRY ROLE PLAYING

Ephesians 6:12 “For our struggle is Ephesians 6:12 “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the against the rulers, against the powers of this dark world and powers of this dark world and

against the spiritual forces of evil in against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”the heavenly realms.”

YOU ARE NOT YOU ARE NOT SPEAKING TO THE SPEAKING TO THE PERSON, BUT TO PERSON, BUT TO

THE SPIRITSTHE SPIRITS

1)1) No joking around. VERY SERIOUS.No joking around. VERY SERIOUS.

2)2) Look into eyes. Matthew 6:22 “The eye Look into eyes. Matthew 6:22 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eyes are bad, you light. But if your eyes are bad, you whole body will be full of darkness.”whole body will be full of darkness.”

3)3) Touch them on their body.Touch them on their body.

4)4) Do not argue with or negotiate with Do not argue with or negotiate with spirits. Women may want to explain or spirits. Women may want to explain or converse. NO CONVERSATION, NO converse. NO CONVERSATION, NO EXPLANATIONS---BE FIRM. YOU EXPLANATIONS---BE FIRM. YOU HAVE THE AUTHORITYHAVE THE AUTHORITY

5)5) If they will not activate their will…If they will not activate their will…

6)6) Don’t preach or teach. Deal with the Don’t preach or teach. Deal with the spirits.spirits.

GUIDELINES FOR GUIDELINES FOR MINISTRYMINISTRY

FRIDAY EVENINGFRIDAY EVENING SAT MORNING-THE CROSSSAT MORNING-THE CROSS SAT AFTERNOON-FORGIVENESS SAT AFTERNOON-FORGIVENESS

AND INNER HEALINGAND INNER HEALING SAT EVENING-DELIVERANCESAT EVENING-DELIVERANCE SUNDAY AM-BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SUNDAY AM-BAPTISM IN THE HOLY

SPIRITSPIRIT