Training for cabin sharing leaders. 2014 West Coast Chinese Christian Conference (WCCCC). Visit www.wcccc.org for more information.

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

2. Have you ever been a cabin sharing leader?
Yes, at Winter Conference
Yes, at other conferences or camps
No, never slept in a cabin

3. Why Cabin Sharing?
Suggestions for Being a Good CSL
Guidelines
Demo & Practice
Overview

4. Why Cabin Sharing?
One of the most popular ways to serve at Winter Conference!
Fellowship
Friendship
Encourage
Pray

5. What does it take?
Job requirements for Cabin Sharing Leader at 2014 WCCCC Winter Conference:
Faithful
Available
Trainable

6. Responsibilities
Cometo the conference full-time
Leadcabin sharing sessions for 3 nights
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You can have the most funat Winter Conference!

7. Why Cabin Sharing?
Suggestions for Being a Good CSL
Guidelines
Demo & Practice
Overview

8. 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)
Start praying for people in your group
What do you do to get ready?

9. Be Encouraging
Smile. Have warm and steady eye contact
Use his/her first name
Be humble and patient: do not rush
Be sincere,interested, open, available and sensitive to the sharing of others
Use acknowledging phrases and non-verbal expressions

10. Night #1
Ice breaker
Get to know each other
Expectations of the conference(Why did you come?)
Prayer
Suggestion

11. Ice Breakers
Fun ways for people to introduce themselves
Share in pairs and introduce each other
Your name: meaning, funny or interesting
Favorite: dessert, song, thing
Best Christmas you remember
Share 1 truth and 1 lie
If you could do anything without concern for finances, etc.—what would that be?
What’s your favorite ice breaker?

12. 2014 Theme
"Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.“
Colossians 2:6-7

13. Thematic Ice Breakers
Describe your family’s roots. Which traditions or values have impacted you?
Who/what helped your spiritual walk the most this year?
Name a challenge or struggle you overcame by walking closely with Christ

14. Night #2
How was your day?
Workshop attended?
Most inspiring?
Enjoy the most?
Prayer
Suggestion

15. Night #3
How was your day?
Reflections and decisions
Exchange contact info
Group photo
Prayer
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Suggestion

16. Keep in Touch
Emails
Facebook, etc.
Reunions
Outings (food, hiking, movies…)

17. Why Cabin Sharing?
Suggestions for Being a Good CSL
Guidelines
Demo & Practice
Overview

18. Guidelines
Make it fun and enjoyable
Keep the sharing on social + spiritual
Include everyone, even the quiet ones
Water & snacks are optional
However…
Observe bedtime
No visitors (esp. other gender)
Visitors

19. Why Cabin Sharing?
Suggestions for Being a Good CSL
Guidelines
Demo & Practice
Overview

20. Demo & Practice

21. 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.

22. Questions?
See you at the conference.