121 Class

” For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not come to know God, God was pleased through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.” – 1 Corinthians 1:21

Class Commitment:

• Miss no more than 1 class.
• Come prepared and have completed the homework.
• If it’s your time to present, review with Brandon before and be ready to present!
• This class is not a guarantee to teach, but an opportunity to expand your ability to teach.

Class Schedule:

Class 1: Sunday, July 20, 7-9 pm (Dinner included)
Class 2: Tuesday, August 12, 7-9 pm
Class 3: Tuesday, September 9, 7-9 pm
Class 4: Tuesday, October 7, 7-9 pm (Jamie Lead Class)
Class 5: Sunday, November 9, 7-9 pm
Class 6: Sunday, November 30, 6-9 pm (Dinner included)

Class 1

Previous to Class 1:

Read Chapters 1-10 of Communicating for Change (get book from Angie). 

During Class 1

● Discuss: Chapters 1-10

● Discuss: What messages do you have coming up?

● Discuss: Purpose of 121 Class.

● Teaching: Intro & Basic Outline of a Message

Class 2

Homework Before Class 2

● Read Chapters 11 & 12 of Communicating for Change

● Prep if Presenting TBD*

● Watch “Prophetic Vision” and take notes on take-off, landing, etc.

During Class 2

● Discuss: Chapters 11-12

● Teaching: Intro & Basic Outline of a Message

● Presenters TBD*

Class 3

Homework Before Class 3

● Read Chapters 13 & 14 of Communicating for Change

● Prep if Presenting TBD*

● Watch “Line Crosser” and take notes on points from Class 2 (“Powerful Presentations”).

During Class 3

● Discuss: Chapters 13-14

● Teaching: Basic Hermeneutics/ Biblical Interpretation (Topic Subject to Change)

● Presenters TBD*

Class 4

Homework Before Class 4

● Read Chapters 15 & 16 of Communicating for Change.

● Prep if Presenting.

● Watch “Salvation” (from Discipleship Series) and take notes on take-off, landing, etc.

During Class 4

● Discuss: Chapters 15-16

● Teaching: The Overall Story (OT and NT Survey) (Topic Subject to Change)

● Presenters TBD*

Class 5

Homework Before Class 5

● Read Chapter 17 of Communicating for Change

● Prep if Presenting.

● Watch “Immersed: Desperation” and take notes on the use of the Biblical “Arch”.

During Class 5

● Teaching: Storytelling, Mapping, Notes, Outlines, etc. (Topic Subject to Change)

● Discuss: Chapter 17

● Presenters TBD*

Class 6

Homework Before Class 6

● Watch “Who Will Love the House” and take notes on storytelling.

● Pick one story from your life that has meaning (that you could use for teaching).  Use storytelling techniques you’ve learned in this class.

During Class 6

● Discuss: “Who Will Love the House”

● Present: Everyone tells their prepared story/ example. Tell us a good story!