It’s Time for SMINow, what am I supposed

to do?

What is the goal of a SMI?

Our GoalSummer Medical Institute (SMI) is an integral part of the discipleship training of MCO. The purpose of SMI is to help student develop a deeper understanding of the mission of the church, the call to reach the nations and the implications for their lives. SMI participants will be challenged to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and in doing so be better equipped to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of their community through the power of the gospel.

The Mission“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Matthew 28:18-20

Expensive Discipleship

Our GoalSummer Medical Institute (SMI) is an integral part of the discipleship training of MCO. The purpose of SMI is to help student develop a deeper understanding of the mission of the church, the call to reach the nations and the implications for their life. SMI participants will be challenged to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ and in doing so be better equipped to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of their community through the power of the gospel.

Encouraging ParticipationHow did you encourage participation in this

year’s SMI?

How can you use SMI as an opportunity to talk about the disciple’s role in the Great Commission (whether they attend or not)?

Encouraging ParticipationResponsibility of Bible Study Leader

Announce/promote in Bible studyPersonal invitationsIdentify their “stance” on SMIFollow-up, based on response

In larger studies, make sure there is a plan for who is personally inviting and following-up each individual.

Identify Potential LeadershipWhat are we looking for in a potential leader?

How do you choose?

Responsibility of Bible Study LeaderIdentify potential leadershipEnsure your potential leaders are planning to

participateMake recommendations for d-group leaders

and area leadersTeam leaders will challenge

Preparation and Follow-Up

Preparing a Participant

What kind of preparation is required for a student to participate on SMI?Logistical

Spiritual

How can you, as a leader, use the preparation for SMI to augment your discipleship of student participants?

Participant Follow-Up

During SMI

What can you do to ensure follow-up if you are not attending SMI with your students?

After the project

Leader Development Overview

Leadership on SMI includes D-group Leaders, Area Leaders, and possibly student Team Leaders

Emphasis on general leadership development in context of SMI

Sunday leadership meetings

Preparing a LeaderCommunicate your desire and plan to help

them develop

Know their role/responsibilities for project

See handout

Assess their development needs

Partner with Team Leaders to help implement

Leader Follow-Up

During SMI

How can you ensure follow-up if you are not attending SMI with your leader?

After the project