GROUP EXPECTATIONS

In order to help create a safe environment and fostering a “Culture of Heaven,” everyone must commit myself to the following Group Expectations:

Confidentiality: (Pro 16:28) I will keep all information shared within the group confidential.

Come prepared: (Rom 12:11) I will do my best to read the lesson, spend time on the reflection questions, life map and false pictures exercises. I will try my best to attend each meeting. I will try my best not to miss more than four sessions.  If I need to miss a meeting, I will let one of my Group Facilitators know ahead of time.

Be a good listener: (Jas 1:19) I will respect others by listening well; this includes giving others ample opportunity to share, not interrupting someone who is speaking, and not “pushing” others to share.  

Practice wise transparency: (Eph 5:15-16) I will work at being open and honest about my thoughts and feelings.  

Be encouraging: (2 Cor 1:3-4) I will offer true encouragement and refrain from trying to fix others.  I will not offer advice. True encouragement involves affirming others, showing them compassion, and allowing other people to share their hurts without offering them false praise or “Christian platitudes.” 

Be accepting & patient: (Col 3:12-14) I will offer others acceptance and be patient with them.  To the best of my ability, I will extend the same love and acceptance to others that God the Father has extended to me through Christ.  I will refrain from judging or shaming others.

Have a desire to grow: (Matt 11:29, Rom 12:2) I have a desire to change and grow, and accordingly I will sort out things (e.g. my thoughts, feelings, desires, struggles) with God the Father and pray for the Spirit to open my eyes and the eyes of others to Christ’s love for each of us.

Honor the Head to Heart Program: (Rom 12:17) I understand the Head to Heart program is a process so I will only share insights that were helpful to me with others. I will not share any part or use it apart from the program.  I will not copy nor distribute any part of the workbook, videos or material.  I will recommend the Head to Heart program to those I feel would benefit.

H2H Session overview

weekly instructions

Weekly Homework: ~ 2 hours

• Watch the Session Video on H2H Online Tool (30 min)

• Read 5-7 pages of Reading in the Workbook (~30 min)

• 3 Reflection Questions & Exercises in the Workbook (~1 hr)

• Watch or Read the “Go Deeper!” content on H2H Online Tool (15 min) *Optional

Weekly Meeting: 2 hours

• Attend the Large Group meeting (30-40 min)

• Breakout into Small Groups (1-1/2hrs)