18 min
01: What is MRT and the Role of an MRT Facilitator? MRT Training
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In episode one, Chris Rivers and Turner Vaughn review the MRT (Men's Roundtable) Facilitator Handbook (http://gracechurchsc.org/MRThandbook), share insights as to why leading an MRT study is so important, and give some practical next steps for new MRT Facilitators.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The role of an MRT Facilitator is different from a teacher. They are not responsible for repackaging or creating content. A facilitator’s role is to create an environment conducive to discussion and collaboration. This may include asking follow-up questions, managing time in the group, moving the conversation along when needed, and taking an interest in your group members. MRT Facilitators do not exist in isolation. They are working alongside MRT leads and campus pastors who are available to help and offer guidance.
The two main goals of an MRT Facilitator are relational and directional. Relational involves getting to know group members, spending time with them outside of the group, and following up through text messages and phone calls. The directional piece involves seeking opportunities to help group members apply what they are learning to their personal lives and challenging them in these areas. Most people will feel more comfortable in one of these 2 areas. This may require more intentionality in an area of weakness.
NEXT STEPS:
Commit to this process. Sign/print/date the document on pg.3 of your facilitator handbook (http://gracechurchsc.org/MRThandbook).
Take a picture of this document and send it to whoever invited you to listen to this podcast.
Take 15 minutes to look at the MRT Leadership Recruiting Training Case Study on pg.12 in your handbook.
Review the scenarios and think through how you might handle these situations. Talk them over with your MRT lead or campus pastor.
In episode one, Chris Rivers and Turner Vaughn review the MRT (Men's Roundtable) Facilitator Handbook (http://gracechurchsc.org/MRThandbook), share insights as to why leading an MRT study is so important, and give some practical next steps for new MRT Facilitators.
HIGHLIGHTS:
The role of an MRT Facilitator is different from a teacher. They are not responsible for repackaging or creating content. A facilitator’s role is to create an environment conducive to discussion and collaboration. This may include asking follow-up questions, managing time in the group, moving the conversation along when needed, and taking an interest in your group members. MRT Facilitators do not exist in isolation. They are working alongside MRT leads and campus pastors who are available to help and offer guidance.
The two main goals of an MRT Facilitator are relational and directional. Relational involves getting to know group members, spending time with them outside of the group, and following up through text messages and phone calls. The directional piece involves seeking opportunities to help group members apply what they are learning to their personal lives and challenging them in these areas. Most people will feel more comfortable in one of these 2 areas. This may require more intentionality in an area of weakness.
NEXT STEPS:
Commit to this process. Sign/print/date the document on pg.3 of your facilitator handbook (http://gracechurchsc.org/MRThandbook).
Take a picture of this document and send it to whoever invited you to listen to this podcast.
Take 15 minutes to look at the MRT Leadership Recruiting Training Case Study on pg.12 in your handbook.
Review the scenarios and think through how you might handle these situations. Talk them over with your MRT lead or campus pastor.
18 min