Training Resources

To HELP YOU START A GROUP

These foundational resources will help you to start your first Hope Group. Good luck!

LEADERS guide

A 2-page reference sheet for leaders who have completed our online Hope Groups training.

Click this link to download PDF.

TRAINING slides

A copy of our training slides for people who have completed our online Hope Groups training. 

Click this link to download PDF. 

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SHARE WITH CHURCH

Feel free to download this flyer or share the link on social media to encourage others to sign up for our training. 

Click this link to download PDF.

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PRAYER MAP

This practical exercise will help you to pray for people in your relational world. 

Click this link to create your own prayer map.

This content has been adapted Steve Addison’s 411 training (with thanks!)

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ICE BREAKER QUESTIONS​

This short video can be shared with your friends before the first session, to explain how the group works in practice, including warm up questions. 

Share this link: https://vimeo.com/410808493

A HOPE GROUP EXAMPLE​

PART 1

Watch us share what we are thankful for, and what has been a challenge. 

Click here to watch this video.

PART 2

Observe us read a scripture of hope,  and then discuss three questions:

– What does this say about God or Jesus?
– What does this say about people?
– How does this speak to you personally?

PART 3

To finish, we commit to helping a friend this week, and finish with a short prayer.

Click here to watch this video.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT VIDEOS

These links will help you to choose a video conferencing platform that works for you.

Zoom

ZOOM

Zoom is a great videoconferencing platform for those who are willing to buy an account. 

These “how to” videos will get you started:
– Option 1: Short video
– Option 2: Longer video

SKYPE Video 1

Here is a simple and free way to begin a group video call. 

Watch this video to learn how to use Skype as a guest.

SKYPE Video 2

If everyone is using a laptop or desktop, here is how to download and use the Skype app.

Watch this video to see how it works.

SKYPE Video 3

Here’s how to access a Skype call if you’re using a mobile device like a phone or tablet. 

Watch this video to use Skype on the go.

to help you share the gospel

These resources will help you to increase the spiritual temperature of your group over time.

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share your story

Here is a great way to share your personal testimony in everyday conversation.

Click this link watch this short training video. 

This video is from the Movements
website and forms part of 411 training. 

The 3 Circles

Discover how to share the gospel using a simple diagram called the 3 circles.

Click this link to watch the 3 circles video.

This video is from the Movements
website and forms part of 411 training. 

Follow up guide

Our second leaders guide will help you to continue your Hope Group after 8-weeks. 

It includes 15 new scriptures and other info to help you connect your friends with a church.

Click this link to download PDF.