Sheri Rose Shepherd - 7 Ways to Build a Better You: Facilitators Guide

Feel free to adapt it to your group and your own style. Seven Ways to Build a Better You is broken up into seven weeks. Each week has discussion questions, Scripture references, and opportunities for action. As leader, you will want to familiarize yourself with the lessons before teaching them. The Lesson Summary pages have been prepared to give you at-a-glance summations of each weeks material. Consider marking the Scripture references in your Bible so you can turn to them easily (note that the Scriptures are included for you, in the New Living Translation).

Most of the questions in this study are open-ended and have no right answer, but you might look at them beforehand so that you can lead out in case the group members dont speak up right away. On that topic, remember that you dont have to fill every silence. When you ask a question and answers are not immediately forthcoming, try to refrain from rushing on. Ten seconds of silence might seem like an eternity to you, but if you move on, you might just cheat someone from a breakthrough he or she was on the verge of making. Everything that appears in the study guide also appears in your guide. Your guide, however, includes some things the study guide doesnt have, such as the Lesson Summary pages and this introduction.

Be sure to write down the prayer requests every week. That way, if people have to miss a session, they can call you and get those requests. As you lead others through this study, my prayer is that you will be challenged by it, too. If it is fresh and meaningful to you, it cant help but improve your effectiveness as a group facilitator. Enjoy your journey! Sheri Rose Shepherd
Director of Foundation for Excellence

WEEKLY ORDER OF TEACHING

Share building praise report with each other in the group Watch the video Build a group discussion Build a better mind (Scripture memory) Build on the power of prayer (prayer requests) Personal building time Excellence in action Building a praise report Build a better you Review
During the Week Listen to audio teaching Work daily in your workbook

SEVEN WAYS TO BUILD A BETTER YOU

Except where noted, all Bible references are from the New Living Translation

Week One:
Its Not Where You Start Its Where You Finish

Week Two:
Emotionally Free

Week Three:
Excellent People Make Excellent Choices

Week Four:
Eating for Excellence

Week Five:
You Are NOT What You Weigh

Week Six:
Entering into Relational Excellence

Week Seven:
Spiritually Fit to Win

Foundation For Excellence
2 Timothy 2:19a ( NIV )
Gods solid foundation stands firm.

BUILDING A BETTER YOU

W elcome to an exciting and enlightening journey toward excellence. In the next seven weeks we are going to go beyond the ordinary and enter into the excellence zone.

Every one of us has a desire to live an excellent life. However, we find ourselves battling between a mindset of mediocrity and a spirit of excellence. We are going to use the Masters Plans to build a better you physically, emotionally, relationally and spiritually. Were also going to make seven choices that will change our lives both now and in eternity. As you go through this seven-week building program, please use every tool to build your foundation. Keep in mind there are two ways to build: an easy way (our way) and an excellent way (Gods way).

Second Timothy 2:19a ( NIV ) says, Gods solid foundation stands firm. Were going to take the excellent way. As we build, may God give you the wisdom to understand His plan, the strength to build, and the desire for excellence. Enjoy your journey! Sheri Rose Shepherd
Director of Foundation for Excellence

SEVEN WAYS TO BUILD A BETTER GROUP

#1Build on the power of prayer. Start every session in prayer by inviting God to lead, direct, and teach by His Holy Spirit. #2Build a comfortable environment for everyone. Dont talk about age, politics, or church affiliation. #3Build a time free from distractions. Turn off the phone, radio, or any other distractions during the video teaching and group discussion. #4Build friendships. Become friends, get each others phone numbers and addresses, and write down each others weekly prayer requests. #5Build trust. Do not share any personal information shared in your small groups with anyone outside your group.