"Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up."
-- Apostle Paul's letter to the Church at Ephesus, Chapter 4, Verses 10-12
While Christ-followers believe in one faith, one God, one baptism, we are still humans who struggle with sin, especially when relating to others, who come from different places, cultures and denominations, bringing diverse peoples and temperaments into lifelong relationships.
Leadership sessions improve church health by practicing interpersonal skills that employ Biblical solutions to conflict management, collaboration and communication.
KIT's interactive relationship workshops and leadership blogs offer hands-on guidance to our fully human responses by studying Scriptural insights, New Testament letters and Christ in Crisis.
Developing and Encouraging Safe Faith Conversations
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Practical Communication Skills Across Beliefs
It is often said politics and religion should not be discussed in open forums. "Developing and Encouraging Safe Faith Conversations" takes the opposite view not just by encouraging them, but giving instructions how.
Interactive improvisation exercises and the social emotional benefits of humor are among the benefits of this session for intergenerational groups in churches, community agencies, even legislatures. |
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Target Audience
Community agencies, CADCA Coalitions, Youth Advisory Councils, legislative agencies, churches, park disstrict
Running Time
1-2 hours; TED-style introduction with interactive group activities
Technical Needs
Handheld mic, projector, computer, speakers; open space with configured chairs.
Community agencies, CADCA Coalitions, Youth Advisory Councils, legislative agencies, churches, park disstrict
Running Time
1-2 hours; TED-style introduction with interactive group activities
Technical Needs
Handheld mic, projector, computer, speakers; open space with configured chairs.
Interpersonal Communication in a Digital World
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Exercises in Speaking and Listening
The social atmosphere of the generation that entered puberty starting in 2010 and that which has emerged since the pandemic of 2020 has been dominated by electronic interactions. Screen time, it's called.
There are increasing studies that so much screen time leads to scream time when it comes to face-to-face interaction. The formative years of the above generations has been so shaped by smartphones and computer interactions, it's not only been said verbal conversation is an endangered species, research indicates the mental health of these generations is jeopardized.
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"Interpersonal Communication in a Digital World" addresses both mental health and people skills by teaching trusted theater techniques to students and families more comfortable with looking at their devices rather than each other.
Target Audience
Middle school, high school, college students; adults working with children or in HR, students or new residence to the U.S.
Running Time
1 hour; or series of sessions.
Technical Needs
Walking microphone, white board or projector access; open room for movement.
Mac attendance: 30 per sesson
Middle school, high school, college students; adults working with children or in HR, students or new residence to the U.S.
Running Time
1 hour; or series of sessions.
Technical Needs
Walking microphone, white board or projector access; open room for movement.
Mac attendance: 30 per sesson
The Merry Heart: Humor as a Ministry Tool
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Unmasking the Underused Gift of the Spirit
Scriptures point out that "a merry heart does good like medicine." "The Merry Heart" brings practical application to this proverb. Learn how to employ humor in worship, staff meetings, leader training without sacrificing honor and respect.
Through interactive activities and improvisation, discover how developing God's gift of humor diffuses conflict, improves health (physical, mental and church), and inspires spiritual growth by teaching members to humor "one another." |
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Target Audience
Pastoral staff, ministry leaders, teachers, congregation.
Running Time
1-2 hours
Technical Needs:
Handheld mic, projector, computer, speakers.
Pastoral staff, ministry leaders, teachers, congregation.
Running Time
1-2 hours
Technical Needs:
Handheld mic, projector, computer, speakers.
The Roscoe P. Love Love Clinic
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Exercises in Growing Wise Men
Women have bridal showers. Men need wedding baths.
This interactive, humorous confab with Roscoe P. Love, Marriage Esq., enables husbands-to-be, husbands-who-be, husbands-who-oughta-be, and young men-who wannabe to be more aware of how they interact with their wives-to-be...and women in general. Adapted version for emerging teens provides guidance on how their attitude and behaviors, as well as words, improve the quality of relationships whether dating, within the family, or at school. |
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Target Audiences
Men's retreats, teen men discipleship, new dad celebrations, bachelor celebration
Running Time
60-75 minutes
Men's retreats, teen men discipleship, new dad celebrations, bachelor celebration
Running Time
60-75 minutes
Practicing What Is Preached
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Using Sunday Messages during The Week
"Practicing What Is Preached" is an interactive, action-packed series of improvisation and theater-role playing to develop skills to manage conflict within church families, home families, work environments, or within your self. These activities are connected with Scripture passages to give Spirit-led support to practical actions when faced with issues that may be discussed during a sermon message.
Discover methods to listen better, speak with grace, and their own contributions to negative situations by learning how to manage their own anger hot buttons. Participants will learn exercises that will enable them be better decisive relations by embrace conflicting as an opportunity for growth. |
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Target Audience
Pastoral staff, ministry leaders, teachers, congregation.
Running Time
1-2 hours; series of small group or Bible study classes optional.
Technical Needs
Handheld mic, projector, computer, speakers.
Pastoral staff, ministry leaders, teachers, congregation.
Running Time
1-2 hours; series of small group or Bible study classes optional.
Technical Needs
Handheld mic, projector, computer, speakers.