CiS Facilitator Training
This 3 session training course will prepare you to facilitate Conversations in the Spirit for small groups both in-person and virtually. The sessions provide an overview of the Conversation in the Spirit method, the role of the small group Facilitator and a demonstration conversation. You will learn the Conversation process and flow and how to successfully guide a Conversation in the Spirit for your community and as part of our global Conversation events.
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Session One: Overview of Conversations in the Spirit
This presentation provides an overview of the Conversation in the Spirit model including the history, process and diverse uses.
This presentation provides an overview of the Conversation in the Spirit model including the history, process and diverse uses.
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Session Two: Role of the Facilitator
The Facilitator plays a critical role in the Conversation in the Spirit method. This session provides an overview of the Facilitator’s role and provides important tips for facilitators. Finally, specific considerations for in-person and virtual meetings are discussed.
The Facilitator plays a critical role in the Conversation in the Spirit method. This session provides an overview of the Facilitator’s role and provides important tips for facilitators. Finally, specific considerations for in-person and virtual meetings are discussed.
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Session Three: Fishbowl Conversation
This “fishbowl” conversation is a shortened version of a full Conversation in the Spirit among four participants and a facilitator. You are encouraged to watch the conversation, follow the script and imagine yourself as the facilitator.
This “fishbowl” conversation is a shortened version of a full Conversation in the Spirit among four participants and a facilitator. You are encouraged to watch the conversation, follow the script and imagine yourself as the facilitator.
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Become an IEM Facilitator
Guide Small Groups in Conversations in the Spirit with Ignatian Encounter Ministry
With our Basic Facilitator Training, you can learn how to facilitate small groups in Conversations in the Spirit in your own community and facilitate a small group as in one of our global Conversation Events. Interested in joining a virtual IEM Conversation Event as a Facilitator? We need your help! Please click here to learn about our Upcoming Events and to join us as a facilitator.