Welcome Facilitators!
We are so excited to partner with you to spark the Faith Driven Movement. This page has everything you need to build a community of allies who journey together in the coming days. This is your one-stop-shop for videos, resources, training, FAQs, and more!
Quick Links
LAUNCH GUIDE
We want to help you spread the word about your Faith Driven Entrepreneur Group. Scan through the resources below, click to download, and share with your church, friends, and network. If you need any help launching, don’t hesitate to reach out to us to find best practices on how other churches are launching their groups. Not sure where to start? The most successful groups follow our 5 Step Launch Guide. Download that one-page document below.
RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOUR GROUP
Find your next video session here! Every group has different rhythms of meeting, so choose the Roadmap for group videos that works best for your context. Here, you’ll find an outline for a year of topical content for your group that sparks lively discussion, fosters lasting relationships, and inspires action.
INTRODUCTION VIDEO
Before you start the monthly video at your very first session, start with this quick introduction to the Entrepreneur Series to set the stage for what these monthly gatherings will look like.
PROMOTIONAL RESOURCES
We want to help you spread the word about your Faith Driven Entrepreneur Groups! Check out these tools to promote your group with graphics, email and text templates, logos, and more.
GROUP FINDER
Group Finder is your go-to to find your group’s unique registration link, to export a list of your group members, and to share attendance each month.
SHARING MY STORY OF GRACE AND BUSINESS
While content can inform us, meaningful Christian community is what forms us. That is why we want your group to grow deeper in relationship with one another. One way for that to happen is for your group members to tell their story. This can lead to an incredibly powerful time of sharing the dreams that drive our pursuits and the struggles that deter our progress. To assist you in creating a space for your group to be open and honest with one another, please use this “Sharing My Story of Grace and Business” document to help guide your discussion.
PRE + POST GROUP EMAIL TEMPLATES
If you’re looking for a simple way to remind and prepare your group for the next meeting or to follow up afterwards, we’ve created some basic templates you can use.
Before Your Group Starts
WHO WE ARE
HOW TO USE GROUP FINDER
HOW TO FILL YOUR GROUP
THE POWER OF PERSONAL INVITES
USE SOCIAL MEDIA TO PROMOTE YOUR GROUP
FAQ
❯ Where can I find the videos and the Participant Workbook?
It’s all right here!
❯ Do you have any questions I can reference to get conversations flowing?
Absolutely! Check out the Facilitator’s Guide at the top of this page to get some ideas. Also, the Participant Workbook is a great source of discussion questions.
❯ How many people will be in my small group?
We aim to welcome 10-15 people in each group. With just one hour, groups with larger numbers struggle to include everyone in the conversation.
❯ How long is my group meeting?
The group meeting is scheduled for 60 minutes. We have found that many groups want to continue their conversation a bit longer, especially as the weeks go on. We recommend sticking to a 60 minute group meeting and then offering to stay on an extra 15 minutes if some in the group want to continue the discussion.
❯ How do I handle that one person who always has a lot to say?
It’s always great to have group members who are willing to share, but sometimes the sharing can take over and leave very little time for others to chime in. In these cases, it’s always great to grab onto one key point the group member is trying to make and then redirect to another group member who has been quiet and ask what he/she thinks. You may have to interrupt the talkative group member to do this, but when you use his/her commentary as a launching point for further conversation, you are simultaneously demonstrating that you hear what he/she is saying while also showing respect for the time and opinions of the others in the group.
❯ How do I share the video?
Check out this great overview from Zoom! If your internet connection is weak, sharing a video can be a challenge. Some facilitators find it helpful to simply paste the link to the video session in the chat and then ask everyone to watch the video in their own browser. Once everyone has watched, everyone rejoins the conversation on Zoom.
Have more questions? Contact Autumn at autumn@faithdrivenentrepreneur.org .