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CIC Report by
Lawrence & Katherine Phillips
. . . on the
OAT’s RTI Cluster Institute Coordinator Annual Conference 2007
Just what is a Cluster Institute Coordinator?
A Cluster Institute
Coordinator is a person who coordinates Ruhi Tutors in the cluster, links the friends in the cluster to the RTI and keeps statistics on these activities with love, humility, and accuracy.
What is a CIC Annual Conference?
CIC ReportsReporting statistics and
overall progress of the cluster represented
CIC TrainingLearning to encourage
and empower tutors in their service
Clusters Develop in StagesClusters Develop in Stages (Geographical Areas)(Geographical Areas)
Blueprint The Master - Tablets of
the Divine PlanThe GuardianUniversal House of
JusticeNSA’s, LSA’s,
RBCSSRTI’s, ATC’s, CIC’s
See Eye SeaTerminology Defined
NSA - National Spiritual Assembly
LSA - Local Spiritual Assembly
RBCSS - Regional Bahá’í Counsel for the Southern States
RTI - Regional Training Institute
Sea Eye SeaTerminology Defined
RBCSS- Regional Bahá’í Counsel for the Southern States - Institution of the NSA with certain responsibilities aiding decentralization of national functions.
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Washington, DC, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky,
Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Sea Eye SeeTerminology Defined
ABM - Auxiliary Board Member
ITC - International Teaching Center
OAT’s - Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas - a subdivision of the Regional Bahá’í Council of the Southern States
How did the Guardian use How did the Guardian use statistics?statistics?
- to defend the Faith and - to encourage the Baha’is
RTI Board of Directors
Now that we see eye to eye . . .
Check out this strategy on
the
Five Year PlanFive Year Plan
Simple Chart to Understand the Five Year Plan
Overall DirectionOverall Direction
Significant Advance in the Process
of
Entry by Troops
Simple Chart to Understand the Five Year Plan
Strategic Profile
Two complementary reinforcing movements:
1) the steady flow of individuals through the sequence of institute courses
2) and the movement of clusters from one stage of development to the next.
Simple Chart to Understand the Five Year Plan
Structure (Three Pillars of Strength at Grassroots)
Area Coordinators - Area Teaching Committee - Auxiliary Board Members & Assistants
Collaborators with Individuals - Community - Assembly
System
Twin Processes of Expansion and Consolidation utilizing the human resources and skills gained in the Ruhi Institute
Simple Chart to Understand the Five Year Plan
Operational Strategies and SkillsPractices: studying a prayer, sharing
themes, telling stories, teaching, tutoringCore Activities: devotionals, children’s
classes, junior youth groups, study circles
Simple Chart to Understand the Five Year Plan
Operational Strategies and Skills continued
Reflection Gatherings: consultation on learning points of growth and planning
.
Intensive Programs of Growth: Systematic & manageable expansion & consolidation
Cluster Map of Texas
Cluster Map of Arkansas
Cluster Map of Oklahoma
No not the TAO but the OAT
Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Texas
Regional Training Institute
Wichita Falls, Texas Cluster
Texas A & B Clusters nearby . .
Ruhi Book 1: Reflections on the Life of the Spirit
» Ruhi Book 1: Reflections on the Life of the Spirit.Is centered around understanding the Bahá'í Writings, prayer, and lifeand death.
Ruhi Book 2: Arising to Serve
» Ruhi Book 2: Arising to Serve. This book prepares new teachers to take their first steps in the arena of service.
Ruhi Book 3: Teaching Children’s Classes Grade 1
» Ruhi Book 3: Teaching Children's Classes, Grade 1. This book is designed to develop the capabilities needed to conduct children's classes.
Ruhi Book 3A: Teaching Children’s Classes Grade 2 (Formerly Book 5)
» Ruhi Book 3A: Teaching Children's Classes Grade 2. This book is designed to develop the capabilities needed to conduct children's classes.
Ruhi Book 4: The Twin Manifestations
» Ruhi Book 4: The Twin Manifestations.Presents Bahá'í history and preparation to share it with others.
Ruhi Book 5: Animating Junior Youth Group
Ruhi Book 5 is developing and is unavailable in print at this time.
It trains Junior Youth Animators to form Junior Youth Groups ages (12 -15).
Cluster Activities
Junior Youth Books
Cluster Activities
Junior Youth Book
Cluster Activities
Junior Youth Book
Ruhi Book 6: Teaching the Cause» Ruhi Book 6: Teaching
the Cause. This book is designed to train effective teachers. Explores the spiritual dimensions of teaching, the qualities and attitudes of the teacher, and examines how to teach.
Ruhi Book 7: Walking on a Path of Service
» Ruhi Book 7:Walking Together on a Path of Service. The main sequence of courses(Book 1-6) offered by the Ruhi Institute is designed to impart to the participants the knowledge, qualities and skills that would enable them to serve as tutors.
Ruhi Branch Courses» The initial 32-hour training program
includes:• Module One: The Bahá'í Teacher — Station, Role, Qualities and Preparation• Module Two: The Spiritual Reality of the Child • Module Three: Teaching with Core Curriculum Materials • Module Four: Beyond the Classroom — The Child Development Centered Community
Ruhi Branch Courses» • Personal Development Planning
• Outreach and Inclusion• Attending to Capacity, Capability, Interests, and Special Needs• Planning Lessons to Meet Student Needs• Implementing the Full Scope of the Curriculum• Setting Classroom Standards• Classroom Management• Music as an Instrument of Teaching
• Storytelling and Spiritual Education• Using Science and Nature for Spiritual Education
Consultation: Which Way is Up?
Cluster ActivitiesRuhi Book 1 in
Graham, TXRuhi Book 1 in
Wichita Falls, TXRuhi Book 4 in
Wichita Falls, TXRuhi Book 3A coming
to Wichita Falls, TX
Cluster Activities
Beloved Friends visit and teach
A spark is lit . . .
Cluster Activities
Two Book Six graduates Practiced through a visit to MSU and initiate teaching
There is a proven way to succeed!
Fol l ow t he Guida nce
R e g ion a l Tra in in g Ins titu teA re a T e a ch in g C o m m ittee
C lu s te r In s titu te C o o rd in a to rT e a ch in g Te a m s
B a h a 'i C o m m u nity L ifeD e vo tio n a ls
C h ild re n 's C la ssesJu n io r Y o u th G ro u ps
R u h i M a in S eq u e nce o f C ou rsesT ra in T u to rs
T e a ch E ffec tive lyC o n so lid a te E ffec tive ly
L S AT e a ch ing W o rk!S ys te m a tiz ing
O rg an iz ing
Where Credit is Due
Turning Point - Selected Messages of the Universal House of Justice and Supplemental Material 1996 - 2006 Palabra Publications
Anna’s Presentation Ruhi Book 6 & Negin Khoshkhesal-Etemadi
Badasht Vol.. 1 While the City Sleeps Music for Devotion and Meditation Featuring Eric Dozier and J B Eckl