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Lesson 1. The Purpose of Rescue Missions and Similar Ministries
4 Units
Important Course Resources
Lesson 1. Required Reading
Lesson 1. Discussion Questions and Assignments
Guide for Group Leaders & Live Discussions
Lesson 2. The Effect of Worldview on Ministry
3 Units
Lesson 2. Required Reading
Lesson 2. Videos
Lesson 2. Discussion Questions and Assignments
Lesson 3. Understanding Poverty and Addressing Entitlement Thinking
2 Units
Lesson 3. Required Reading
Lesson 3. Discussion Questions and Assignments
Lesson 4. Spiritual Disciplines and Balancing Grace & Truth
3 Units
Lesson 4. Required Reading
Lesson 4. Videos
Lesson 4. Discussion Questions and Assignments
Lesson 5. Developing Boundaries and Ensuring Margin in Ministry
3 Units
Lesson 5. Required Reading
Lesson 5. Videos
Lesson 5. Discussion Questions and Assignments
Lesson 6. Character, Integrity and Morality
2 Units
Lesson 6. Required Reading
Lesson 6. Discussion Questions and Assignments
Lesson 7. Understanding Clients, Shame and Trauma
3 Units
Lesson 7. Required Reading
Lesson 7. Videos
Lesson 7. Discussion Questions and Assignments
Lesson 8. Respecting Clients and Contrasting Compliance vs. Surrender
2 Units
Lesson 8. Required Reading
Lesson 8. Discussion and Assignments
Lesson 9. Motivational Interviewing
3 Units
Lesson 9. Required Reading
Lesson 9: Videos
Lesson 9. Discussion and Assignment
Lesson 10: Grace and Justice (and Hospitality)
3 Units
Lesson 10. Required Reading
Lesson 10: Videos
Lesson 10. Discussion and Assignment
Lesson 11: Difficult Clients, De-escalation and Communication Skills
3 Units
Lesson 11: Required Readings
Lesson 11: Videos
Lesson 11: Discussion and Assignment
Lesson 12. Accountability and Resistance
3 Units
Lesson 12: Required Readings
Lesson 12: Videos
Lesson 12: Discussion and Assignment
Lesson 13. Skill of Asking Questions/ Leading Discussions
3 Units
Lesson 13: Required Readings
Lesson 13: Videos
Lesson 13: Discussion and Assignment
Lesson 14. Control Issues, Teamwork and Handling Conflict
3 Units
Lesson 14: Required Readings
Lesson 14: Videos
Lesson 14: Discussion and Assignment
Lesson 15. Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
3 Units
Lesson 15: Required Readings
Lesson 15: Videos
Lesson 15: Discussion and Assignment
Lesson 16. Servant Leadership
2 Units
Lesson 16: Required Readings
Lesson 16: Discussion and Assignment
Return to Introduction to Rescue Missions and Ministry Serving the Homeless & Addicted

Lesson 9. Required Reading

Introduction to Rescue Missions and Ministry Serving the Homeless & Addicted Lesson 9. Motivational Interviewing Lesson 9. Required Reading
  • Called to Serve Chapter 17. Creating a Motivational Atmosphere
  • Called to Serve Chapter 19. Engaging the Disengaged
  • Motivational Interviewing: Drawing Out the Homeless
  • Principles and Techniques of Motivational Interviewing
  • How to Turn Your Weaknesses Into Strengths by Dave Kerpen
  • Creating a Motivational Atmosphere: Encouraging Healthy Change
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