{"id":295537,"date":"2024-09-16T10:21:46","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T14:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/?post_type=familylife-global&#038;p=295537"},"modified":"2024-11-19T15:31:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T20:31:34","slug":"homebuilders-training","status":"publish","type":"familylife-global","link":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/familylife-global\/homebuilders-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Homebuilders Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-daa41192 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\" fetchpriority=\"high\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-07de5df5\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Small-Group Training<\/h2><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5d8254ca alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Can an average couple be used by God to have a significant impact with families? Yes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The FamillyLife Couples Series (also called HomeBuilders Couples Series<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;or Art of Marriage Connect<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>&nbsp;in the US) are small-group Bible studies&nbsp; FamilyLife has created to help couples apply biblical teaching on marriage in a non-threatening environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The couple that leads a small group does not need to have a perfect marriage or be expert Bible teachers. God can use their shortcomings in the lives of other couples. The most effective facilitators for HomeBuilders groups are couples who are willing to be transparent and share about their own struggles and challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most titles have six 90-minute sessions. Therefore, couples will only need to make a short-term commitment. This is one of the reasons couples may be willing to get involved even if they have never been in a small group. Six to eight couples are the ideal number in a group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In every culture in the world, couples enjoy meeting together and talking about something important\u2014their family. So when you start a small group study, it could lead to a movement in your city and across your country!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5add0ae3 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs uagb-block-5d380ae0 uagb-tabs__wrap uagb-tabs__vstyle6-desktop uagb-tabs__vstyle6-tablet uagb-tabs__stack1-mobile\" data-tab-active=\"0\"><ul class=\"uagb-tabs__panel uagb-tabs__align-left\" role=\"tablist\"><li class=\"uagb-tab uagb-tabs__active\" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab0\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"0\" role=\"tab\"><div>The Leader Couple\u2019s Role<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab1\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\"><div>Whom should we invite?<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab2\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\"><div>Where will you meet?<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab3\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"tab\"><div>Tips for Leading<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"uagb-tab \" role=\"none\"><a href=\"#uagb-tabs__tab4\" class=\"uagb-tabs-list uagb-tabs__icon-position-left\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"tab\"><div>Ground Rules<\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"uagb-tabs__body-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-0\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8c538930 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-eb73e318\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-f4c9c893\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">The Leader Couple&#8217;s Role<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pray for the group members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prepare the lesson with your spouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the discussion moving<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t teach! Just ask the question and wait<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-1\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-044bf3fe alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5ad98a2d\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-8a4010be\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Whom should we invite?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Couples with various church affiliations or no church affiliation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neighbors, co-workers, friends, and family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Couples who attended a FamilyLife event<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-2\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-89d3b8a2 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-9aba7a3c\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-7899dfd5\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Where will you meet?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group members\u2019 homes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Church<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caf\u00e9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-3\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-3d1f4101 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-228bb9e7\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-2333db30\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Tips for Leading<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage balanced participation. Do not let a few people dominate the discussion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead by sharing personal examples. As you prepare the lesson, decide together as a couple which examples you will share. Remember, a perfect marriage is not mandatory to lead a HomeBuilders group. Sharing your experiences (successes and failures) shows your group that you are on this journey together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expect God to work! God causes change in people\u2019s lives\u2014not you!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create an environment where God\u2019s Spirit can work. Hospitality, warmth, acceptance, fun, and encouragement create an atmosphere where people can feel safe and spiritually nurtured.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-tabs-child uagb-tabs__body-container uagb-inner-tab-4\" aria-labelledby=\"uagb-tabs__tab4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-223bc2e9 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-69ee9a6e\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-3342a97b\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Ground Rules<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Share nothing about your marriage that will embarrass your spouse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may pass on any question you do not want to answer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each couple should commit to complete the HomeBuilders projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain group confidentiality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f497b550 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Titles available:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We recommend starting with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/familylife-global\/keeping-your-covenant\/\" data-type=\"familylife-global\" data-id=\"295536\">Keeping Your Covenant\u2014download a free copy<\/a>. Or view a complete list of titles available on our online store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A comprehensive list of small-group study titles in multiple languages is available&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.familylifeglobal.com\/about-us\/homebuilders-titles\/\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small-Group Training:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image alignleft uagb-block-a5537472 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-left\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/small-group-training-manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/small-groups-400x525-2.jpg?w=400 ,https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/small-groups-400x525-2.jpg 780w, https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/small-groups-400x525-2.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/small-groups-400x525-2.jpg?w=400\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-296491\" width=\"230\" height=\"525\" title=\"small-groups-400x525\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To download a copy of FamilyLife Global\u2019s Small-Group Training manual,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1001\/2024\/09\/small-group-training-manual.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>.\u00a0<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Small-Group Training Can an average couple be used by God to have a significant<a class=\"d-block py-2 read-more color-cyan small\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/familylife-global\/homebuilders-training\/\" title=\"Read more: Homebuilders Training\" >Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":85583,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","categories":[],"tags":[],"cwp_profile":[],"class_list":["post-295537","familylife-global","type-familylife-global","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":false},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"Jonathan Ober","author_link":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/author\/jonathan-oberfamilylife-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Small-Group Training Can an average couple be used by God to have a significantRead More &raquo;","meta_box":{"theme_header_position":"Sticky","post_header_is_sticky":"static","is_header_overlay":"0"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/familylife-global\/295537","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/familylife-global"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/familylife-global"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/85583"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=295537"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=295537"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=295537"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=295537"},{"taxonomy":"cwp_profile","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp-stage.familylife.com\/www\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/cwp_profile?post=295537"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}