2018 Beach Retreat Leader Manual

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•WELCOME• An experience like no other. A life-changing week. A legacy event that students look forward to all year. All three of these statements are true and really do describe Beach Retreat! We are so grateful you have chosen to join us as an Adult Leader this year. We know you have made a real commitment to be part of this week, sacrificing time and energy to pour into the lives of students. For that, we are so thankful! We pray you will receive a great blessing from the Lord through your week serving God, by pouring into the amazing teenagers that He sends to you. Pray hard, rest up, and prepare for the best week of your life at the beach. We look forward to joining you at Beach Retreat 2018! 2
BEING A BEACH RETREAT LEADER Being a great Beach Retreat leader is more than babysitting. It’s a tremendous opportunity and responsibility to spiritually and relationally guide our students. We asked some veteran leaders to shed light on how you can make the biggest impact with the students in your condo so that they can experience God in powerful ways. 1. WHAT WERE YOUR BIGGEST FEARS AS A FIRST-TIME BR LEADER AND HOW DID YOU OVERCOME THEM? • Ken Bridges (North, 10+ BRs) - The “unknown” is always my biggest fear! What if they don’t listen? What if someone gets hurt? What if I fail? Years of experience have helped me understand that I have to put all of my trust in the fact that God is in control – all the time! • Dara Broussard (West, 10 BRs) – I was not involved in Student Ministry at all before I went. So, I had no idea what to expect. I really had to step out of my comfort zone and meet new people. Most importantly, I had to learn to go with the flow. • Cody Albert (Cypress, 7 BRs) – I was just worried because I wasn’t really sure what was going on. For me, asking questions was the way I was able to learn and adjust. • Henry Holt (Woodway, 2 BRs) –I was really concerned with a few things: relating to the kids, losing one during the week, and setting the condo on fire. I constantly checked the oven all week long. As far as relating to the kids, if you show them love, they respond well and respect that. • Steve Harris (1463, 8 BRs) – I worried about how I would get to know my boys and have fun with them while maintaining discipline, authority, and respect. I quickly learned to relax and follow the schedule as Second does such a great job with planning, logistics, schedules, and time allotment. It really allows me to focus on my group. • Heidi Harms (South, 7 BRs) – Looking back, my biggest fear was knowing what to say. Through prayer and practice, I learned that I just had to jump in and trust that the Lord would work it all out! 2. BETWEEN ALL OF THE RESPONSIBILITIES ONE HAS AS A CONDO LEADER (STUDENTS, JOBS, CONDO TIME, ETC.), WHAT ARE THE KEYS TO MANAGING YOUR TIME WISELY? • Heidi – I wake up before the kids so I can plan and prepare for my day. I also want to have my quiet time before they wake up. • Steve – Waking up before the kids and getting organized is key. I also make them aware of the schedule throughout the day, every day. You have to help them be aware of how to manage their time. And, make sure on the first day to set aside time slots for the interviews. If you don’t schedule these early in the week, you’ll be scrambling to try and get them done. • Henry – I set alarms on my phone to remind me of the schedule. I am constantly keeping an eye on the time. 3
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Page 11 and 12: GET ON THE BUS • Once we are on t
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Page 28 and 29: HIGH SCHOOL CONDO SMALL GROUP TIME
Page 30 and 31: TUESDAY: YOUR JOURNEY PRAY. It is a
Page 32 and 33: WEDNESDAY: WHAT’S YOUR STORY? PRA
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Page 36 and 37: FREE TIME, RECREATION PLANS & SPECI
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Page 42 and 43: PREPARE FOR YOUR WEEK AT BR Paul ma
Page 44 and 45: THE IMPORTANCE OF A LEADER THE LEAD
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DISCIPLINE GUIDELINES We want you t
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MAKING SURE STUDENTS ARE RESTED Stu
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STUDENT INTERVIEWS (Guidelines For
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BRIDGE ILLUSTRATION Step 1 In the b
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FOLLOWING UP AFTER BEACH RETREAT WH
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CHAPTER 4 Helpful Resources 63
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UNDERSTANDING THE HIGH SCHOOL STUDE
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WHAT TO DO AFTER YOU BECOME A CHRIS
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QUESTIONS THEY ARE ASKING IF I DOUB
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HOW DO I OVERCOME PEER PRESSURE?
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WHAT DO I DO IF I DON’T “FEEL
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BULLYING - when a student tells you
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CHAPTER 5 Forms 81
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BEACH RETREAT 2018 CONNECT TIME MON
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FOOD RE-ORDER FORM CONDO #: LEADER
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