Directed v Undirected Initiatives For Christians
Directed initiatives; activities where the facilitator pre-determines the lesson outcomes and directs the debriefing discussion toward those ends. When time is limited this approach can offer an effective way to help people gain a certain level of understanding of a topic or concept. For this approach I would recommend using your own experience working with initiatives rather than looking for a book. For each initiative ask yourself what themes tend to consistently present themselves and ask yourself where and what the bible has to say about those issues. Brainstorm themes and outcomes with other staff/facilitators to create your own personalized activity resource with your own debrief outlines. I did this every summer with my Challenge Course staff. It is a great way to access everyone’s talent and experience and it encourages increased staff buy in. (I have a creative process activity outline in my book Experiential Youth Ministry Handbook that I use). Directed Initiatives off...