Book Discussion: SoulTalk by Larry Crabb

“Think Story”

� Getting Settled (7:00-7:10)

� SoulTalk Video: “Think Story”“Think Story”“Think Story”“Think Story” (7:10-7:35)

� Video Debriefing (7:35-7:45)

� Practicum Triads (7:45-8:45)

� Ministry Announcements & Group Reflections (8:45-9:00)

� Final Wrap-Up & Closing Prayer

The Four Don’ts The Three Dos

1.1.1.1. Don’tDon’tDon’tDon’t only be empathic.

2.2.2.2. Don’t Don’t Don’t Don’t quickly give advice.

3.3.3.3. Don’t Don’t Don’t Don’t glibly offer to pray.

4.4.4.4. Don’tDon’tDon’tDon’t easily suggest professional help.

1.1.1.1. Be Be Be Be present to where someone is without judgment.

2.2.2.2. BeBeBeBe curious.3.3.3.3. BeBeBeBe discerning. Where

is the real battle?

� Use the first 45 45 45 45 minutes minutes minutes minutes to discuss the matter at hand. NOT necessary to do the Highrock Guides introduction.

� Take a 5 minute5 minute5 minute5 minute break!

� Use the final 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes 10 minutes to debrief. ◦ What were the highlights of this meeting? What went well?◦ What are questions that arose in your mind? Possible growth areas?

� Come back and join us in main room by 8:45!

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