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Questions & Answers
General FAQs for IPC Workshop Series
Q1: How are the workshops structured each month?
A1: The workshops follow a rotating weekly structure:
Week 1: S.O.U.L.S – Evangelism and outreach.
Week 2: M.E.N.D – Marriage enrichment and relationship building (with recurring date nights).
Week 3: H.I.M – Ministry innovation and leadership.
Week 4: P.L.A.C.E – Partnerships and iAM membership engagement.
Week 5 (when applicable): Off Week – A time for rest, reflection, and spiritual renewal.
Q2: What is the role of CIPs in the workshop series?
A2: CIPs (Community Involvement Projects) are integral to each workshop, providing participants with hands-on opportunities to apply what they’ve learned in real-world settings. These projects are designed to meet community needs while fostering growth in leadership and service.
Q3: How will the workshops help my spiritual development?
A3: The workshops blend biblical teaching with practical application, allowing you to grow in your faith, strengthen your relationships, and serve the community. Each session encourages personal reflection, spiritual growth, and active participation in ministry.
Components
CIPs (Community Initiative Programs | Community Involvement Projects) are a key component of the IPC Workshop Series, offering practical, hands-on opportunities for participants to serve their communities in ways that align with each workshop’s core theme. These initiatives allow church members to live out their faith by addressing local needs, building relationships, and demonstrating the love of Christ through action.
Week 1 (S.O.U.L.S): “Engaging the Lost: Evangelism in Action”
Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38 (The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few).
Activity: Planning local outreach activities for the month, sharing testimonies of evangelism efforts.
Key Takeaway: Equip participants to actively share their faith with non-believers.
Week 2 (M.E.N.D): “Conflict Resolution in Marriage”
Scripture: Proverbs 15:1 (A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger).
Activity: Role-playing conflict resolution in marriage, group discussions on forgiveness.
Key Takeaway: Help couples navigate conflict and strengthen communication in their relationships.
Week 3 (H.I.M): “Nurturing a Healthy Ministry Culture”
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12 (Equipping the saints for ministry work).
Activity: Ministry health assessments and strategies for developing a healthy leadership culture.
Key Takeaway: Focus on ministry team dynamics and cultivating a culture of growth and health.
Week 4 (P.L.A.C.E): “Leadership and Member Engagement”
Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10 (Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others).
Activity: Leadership workshops, member engagement strategy development, creating volunteer opportunities.
Key Takeaway: Develop stronger leadership within the church and engage members more deeply.
Benefits of Weekly Rotating Schedule
Consistent Engagement: Participants engage with all four core topics (S.O.U.L.S, M.E.N.D, H.I.M, P.L.A.C.E) every month, maintaining consistent learning and reflection across these critical areas.
Holistic Growth: By revisiting each theme monthly, participants can apply lessons to their daily lives and ministries immediately, while reinforcing previous topics in a structured manner.
Variety and Focus: The weekly rotation provides variety, keeping participants engaged, while allowing them to focus on a single topic each week without feeling overwhelmed.
Flexibility: This schedule works whether participants can attend all sessions or just a few; each week stands on its own while contributing to the overall growth plan.
Structure
Workshop Structure: Four Core Themes
S.O.U.L.S: Seeking Out Unreached Lives for Salvation
M.E.N.D: Marriage Enrichment for Nurturing Development – Marriage Health & Support
H.I.M: Healthy Innovative Ministries
P.L.A.C.E: Partnership Leadership Ascend Collaboration Engagement – Partnerships & iAM Memberships
Weekly Workshop Rotation
Week 1: S.O.U.L.S – Evangelism Training and Outreach (with CIP opportunities)
Week 2: M.E.N.D – Marriage Enrichment & Relationship Building (with CIP opportunities and recurring date nights)
Week 3: H.I.M – Healthy Innovative Ministries | Ministry Innovation and Leadership (with CIP opportunities)
Week 4: P.L.A.C.E – Partnerships & iAM Member Engagement (with CIP opportunities)
Week 5: Off Week – Time for Reflection, Rest, and Fellowship (when applicable)
CIPs Detailed Weekly Breakdown
Weekly traiining ensures that each workshop includes a meaningful Community Involvement Project that aligns with the spiritual and practical goals of the IPC Workshops, offering participants opportunities to apply what they’ve learned through hands-on service.
Week 1: S.O.U.L.S – Seeking Out Unreached Lives for Salvation
Focus: Equip participants to engage in effective evangelism and outreach, following the Great Commission.
CIP Opportunity: Organize prayer walks or community evangelism efforts, such as distributing care packages and sharing the gospel in underserved neighborhoods or local shelters.
Key Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20 – "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations..."
Week 2: M.E.N.D – Marriage Enrichment & Relationship Building
Focus: Strengthen marriages through biblical teaching, relationship-building activities, and fostering deeper emotional and spiritual connections.
CIP Opportunity: Host recurring date nights for married couples within the church and community, offering guidance on building healthy marriages. These events could include workshops, fellowship, and marital counseling sessions.
Key Scripture: Ephesians 5:25 – "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her."
Week 3: H.I.M – Healthy Innovative Ministries
Focus: Develop innovative strategies for ministry, empowering leaders and participants to meet the spiritual and practical needs of the community.
CIP Opportunity: Collaborate with local schools and non-profits to launch new outreach programs, such as after-school tutoring or youth mentorship initiatives, led by ministry teams.
Key Scripture: Isaiah 43:19 – "See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?"
Week 4: P.L.A.C.E – Partnerships & iAM Member Engagement
Focus: Build strong community partnerships and develop active church leadership through iAM (Institution Ascend Member) participation.
CIP Opportunity: Collaborate with local businesses and organizations to conduct large-scale community service events, such as food drives, neighborhood cleanups, or health fairs, led by iAM members.
Key Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9 – "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor."
Week 5: Off Week
Focus: Rest and recharge. Use this week for personal reflection, prayer, and preparation for the upcoming month’s workshops and CIPs.