Suggested Pioneer Clubs Leader Training Schedule

7:00 PM | Opening Welcome, Introductions

Devotional: Cookie Cutter
“You are uniquely loved by God” from Pioneer Clubs Talks that Teach page 5

(May be adapted to remind leaders that club members are unique!)

 7:15 PM | Basic Training Presentation

Use Pioneer Clubs' PowerPoint training CD Found on catalog page 26

Bible Exploration Demonstration – select one from a leader’s meeting plan book. Be sure to show how the club member’s handbook is used to reinforce the lesson.

Bible Memory Demonstration – use the verse from the Bible Exploration lesson you selected. Emphasize the importance of the teaching method used.

Be sure club leaders have a copy of the club calendar for the year, which lists regular and special event meetings.

Select one of these elective options or offer breakout groups based on several topics from Pioneer Clubs Leader Training Outlines book. 

Establishing Discipline that Works

• Leaders will recognize the value and goals of discipline.
• Examine different styles of discipline.
• Learn steps to a good discipline program.
• Examine ways to handle misbehavior.

Leader Training Outlines page 36

Presenting Jesus as Savior and Lord

• Understand how children develop spiritually.
• Learn how to effectively present the gospel.
• Consider ways to help nurture children in their faith.

Leader Training Outlines page 22

Listening to Children

• Understand the importance of listening to children.
• Evaluate their own listening skills.
• Examine constructive ways to respond to children.
• Learn ways to get children to listen.

Leader Training Outlines page 24

Understanding Age Characteristics

• Learn several things children need.
• Learn age characteristics of club members.
• Understand how Pioneer Clubs spiraling curriculum meets kids’ needs.

Leader Training Outlines page 32

Leading a Good Game Time

• Discuss the benefits of playing games.
• Learn ways of choosing, planning, and leading games.

Leader Training Outlines page 16
 

Additional session topics are available in Pioneer Clubs Leader Training Outlines book.

Closing

• Thank leaders for coming and give last minute details.
• Pray for the club members and club leaders.

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