Training Events

Coffee Break Training
Learn how Coffee Break continues to change lives through uncompromising distinctives: Small Group Principles, Inductive Method and Evangelistic Purpose. Also available in Korean

Everyday Evangelism: Linking People to Jesus
Like links in a chain, God uses life events to form one's faith journey. Learn ways you can participate with God in linking your friends to Jesus.

Small Group Leader Training
Train leaders to start, develop, and sustain a small group ministry designed around their gifts and passions. Also available in Spanish. Contact Vivi Cornejo, 616-224-0809.

Small Group Management Training
Practical steps for starting or coordinating a small group ministry including setting vision for the ministry, assessing the congregation and community, recruiting and training leaders, and promoting and sustaining an effective small group ministry.

Next Steps Small Group Leader Training
Learn practical tools to assess the health of the leader and group members, and develop methods to achieve goals of spiritual growth. 

Story Hour and Little Lambs Training
Story Hour and Little Lambs are programs designed to introduce preschool children to God and his world in an age-appropriate, fun way.

Prayer Training
Customize a prayer event (retreat, evening training) with your Ministry Developer.

Need Other Training?
Our Ministry Developers (1-888-644-0814) are equipped to design training for your specific situation. Inquire about specialized training for leaders such as listening skills, how to respond to the talkers or draw out the quiet member, prayer ideas and training for men's small groups.