Training for counselors. 2014 West Coast Chinese Christian Conference. Presented December 6, 2014 in Milpitas, California. Visit www.wcccc.org for more information.

1. Jim and Christine HsiaSaturday, December 6, 2014
COUNSELOR TRAINING

2. Have you been to Winter Conference?
This will be my first time
I’ve been to Winter Conference 2-3 times
I’ve attended Winter Conference more than 10 times

3. Why are you here?
I volunteered to be a BSL/CSL for Winter Conference
I was asked by my friend/fellowship leader/pastor to come
I wasn’t doing anything today…

4. Why are we here?
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To serve God

5. What’s Happening?
Being a Good Counselor
Decisions
Roles and Responsibilities
Demo and Practice
Overview

6. During the evening message
Dr. Stephen Lee gives a calling (probably on the last night)
Invite conferees to stand up or come forward
What’s Happening?

7. Divide into groups
•New believer
•Full-time Christian service
•Language: Cantonese, English, Mandarin
What’s Happening?

8. Counseling
•1:1 (if possible)
•Same gender: male-male, female-female
What’s Happening?

9. •Ask about his/her decision
•Pray
•Return to sanctuary for testimony time
What’s Happening?
Guidecounseling time with the commitment form

10. What’s Happening?
Being a Good Counselor
Decisions
Roles and Responsibilities
Demo and Practice
Overview

11. Who, me?
Counselees
Anyone who made a decision
Anyone who is thinking about making a commitment
Being a Good Counselor

12. Who, me?
Counselors
All Bible study leaders (BSL)
Cabin sharing leaders (CSL), optional
Workshop leaders, speakers, pastors, etc.
Being a Good Counselor
First Priority:Be a counselee, not a counselor

13. Objectives
Be an active listener—not teacher, preacher
Askopen-ended questions (why, what, how)
Listento conferee and Holy Spirit
Identify goals: What do you want to change? How?
Giveassurance and encouragement (Scripture is best!)
Sharepersonal experience, if appropriate
Being a Good Counselor

14. Be Spiritually Ready
Have a consistent relationship with God: confess your own sins (I John 1:9)
Recognize the Holy Spirit is in control the situation (John 16:8; II Cor. 5:18-20)
Be humble and patient:do not rush
Be sincere: interested, open, available and sensitive to the sharing of the counselee
Being a Good Counselor

15. Be Encouraging
Exhibit positive body language
Smile
Have warm and steady eye contact
Use his/her first name
Use acknowledging phrases and non-verbal expressions
Summarize or paraphrase
Being a Good Counselor
Express interestin what s/he is saying

16. What’s Happening?
Being a Good Counselor
Decisions
Roles and Responsibilities
Demo and Practice
Overview

17. Commitment

18. Decisions
Commitment
1.Salvation
2.Dedication or re-dedication
3.Personal spiritual growth
4.Christian service
5.Full-time ministry
6.Other

19. Counseling Handbook
Front
Back

20. 1. Salvation
Emphasize the new life and eternal place in His Kingdom
Go through the Four Basic Spiritual Laws
Ask him/her to accept Jesus Christ as personal Savior through prayer
Encourage him/her to grow in a local church; ask the Counseling Coordinator for help if needed
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21. 2A. Dedication
Know that God made you and keeps you
Admit to yourself and to God that you are a sinner
Confess your sins
Believe that Christ died on the Cross for your sins so that you can be justified. Jesus also rose on the third day and conquered death and sin. He will return again
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22. 2B. Re-Dedication
Trustthat having received Christ into your life, you are sealed with the Holy Spirit
Discuss issues in personal spiritual growth: confessing to Christ, witnessing to others, dedicating yourself to pleasing God and doing His will
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23. 3. Spiritual Growth
Go to God faithfully in prayer daily
Read Bible daily and develop relationship with Jesus
ObeyGod by following Christ and His teachings
Witness for Christ by your life and words
Trust God for every detail of your life
Allow the Spirit to control and empower you
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24. 4. Christian Service
Encourageactive involvement in serving the Lord
Explore his/her Spiritual gifts
Discuss service opportunities(school, fellowship, church, community, and outreach ministry)
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25. 5. Full-Time Ministry
Confirmsalvation and sanctification (Talk about your walk with God)
Discuss opportunities for church & missions
Discuss the “next steps” with the counselee (What would you like to do after the conference? Next year, how will you know you’re on track with God?)
Resources available through WCCCC AB
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26. •Guide the counseling time withthe commitment form
•Pray
Next Steps…
•White copy: turn in
•Yellow copy: counselee keeps it
•Return to sanctuary for testimony time
Completing Form

27. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. John 15:8

28. What’s Happening?
Being a Good Counselor
Decisions
Roles and Responsibilities
Demo and Practice
Overview

29. Roles & Responsibilities
Your Role
Listen to Holy Spirit
Listen to counselee
Your Responsibility
Confidentiality. Never share with cabin mates, friends, etc.
Pray for counselee

30. Summary
In the Counseling Room
Identify yourself as a counselor
Have 1-2 commitment forms
Bring Bible and a pen
Counselor

31. Summary
With counselee
Ask what decision counselee has made
Complete commitment form
Ask counselee to pray first, then close in prayer
Exchange your contact information (sticker)
Encourage counselee to share during testimony time
Turn in white form. Counselee keeps yellow copy
Counselee
Total time: 30 minutes (maximum)

32. What’s Happening?
Being a Good Counselor
Decisions
Roles and Responsibilities
Demo and Practice
Overview

33. Demo & Practice

34. Lord looks at the heart
1 Samuel 16:7
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.”

35. Holy Spirit is our Counselor
John 14:26
But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

36. WCCCC Staff
If you feel uncomfortable or are concerned about being a counselor even after this training, please talk to:
Gloria Ng, Adult Vice Chair
Alan Li, Student Vice Chair
Or speak with any WCCCC staff during the conference
Thanks for serving.

37. Questions?
See you at the conference.