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FORUM FACILITATOR GUIDE Pinnacle Forum 2014
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FORUM FACILITATOR GUIDE Pinnacle Forum 2014
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Pinnacle Forum About Pinnacle Forum was inspired by Dr. Bill Bright, Founder of Campus Crusade for Christ International, who challenged a handful of leaders in Phoenix, Arizona saying, “We can change the culture decline by developing a network of high influential leaders and inspire them to use their influence for God.” Over the past 16 years Pinnacle Forum has moved from a local ministry to a global movement. We have Partners in 37 states and growing.
Vision To see God at the center of our culture.
Mission To build a network of leaders committed to personal and cultural transformation centered on the values of Jesus.
Four ‘E’ Strategy Encourage: Encourage influential leaders to meet in a confidential Forum to consider the connection between faith and cultural change. Hebrews 10:24 Equip: Become equipped spiritually and experience peer to peer relationships. Col. 1:28-‐29; 2 Tim. 3:16-‐17; 2 Tim. 2:2 Engage: Determine your God-‐given gifts and passions. Be intentional about your God-‐calling. Eph. 2:10; Rom. 12:2 Execute: Act on your God-‐inspired calling to influence your community and beyond. Acts 1:8; Matthew 28:18-‐20
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A Letter From Our President & CEO Welcome to Forum Facilitation! You are about to embark on an exciting adventure. As you accept the challenge to facilitate a Pinnacle Forum, you will be participating in one of the most powerful experiences of your life. You will grow in faith and understanding as you prepare for Forum Facilitation. God will use you in dramatic and gentle ways to transform the lives of others. It has been said that a teacher often gets the most out of the class. This is especially true for Pinnacle Forum Facilitators. We believe God has called you to leadership in Pinnacle Forum. We also believe that God equips those He calls. Thank you for your time, energy and expertise by investing in the lives of others via a Pinnacle Forum. Blessings,
Stephen P. Fedyski President and CEO Pinnacle Forum
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Table of Contents
I. Introduction to Forums ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 II. The Circle of Trust …………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 7 III. Organization of a Forum ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 11 IV. Qualifications and Responsibilities …………………………………………………………………………….. 18 V. Communication and Preparation ……………………………………………………………………..………….. 21 VI. Appendices
A. Confidentiality Agreement B. Resources C. Check-‐In Form D. Pinnacle Forum Commitment
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INTRODUCTION TO FORUMS Chapter One
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Introduction to Forums
The word “Forum” comes to us from ancient Greece. The Forum in any city was the central
meeting place for business, judicial practice and public opinion. The concept of Forum in ancient times
was to provide a place for public assembly where the people could participate in discourse on issues
pertaining to their daily life in the context of their culture. Similarly, Pinnacle Forums are designed for
people of influence in today’s culture to assemble and participate in discourse on real-‐life issues.
Pinnacle Forums are unique, however, in that they provide a Christian context and an opportunity to
approach life from a Biblical worldview.
Pinnacle Forum is much more than a Bible Study. We are committed to personal, spiritual and
even professional growth.
What to expect from a Forum experience:
• Encourage: Encourage influential leaders to meet in a confidential Forum to consider the
connection between faith and cultural transformation. (Hebrews 10:24)
• Equip: Become equipped spiritually and experience peer-‐to-‐peer relationships.
(Colossians 1:28-‐29, 2 Timothy 3:16-‐ 17, 2 Timothy 2:2)
• Engage: Determine your God-‐given gifts and passions. Be intentional about your God-‐
inspired calling. (Ephesians 2:10, Romans 12:2, Philippians 2:14-‐16a)
• Execute: Act on your God-‐inspired calling to influence your community and beyond.
(Acts: 1:8, Matthew 28: 18-‐20)
Pinnacle Forums provide the following:
• A confidential, safe and trusting environment in which to learn and grow
• Development of spiritual life with colleagues
• Integration of professional, family, and spiritual aspects of our lives
• An opportunity to develop authentic Christian friendships
• On-‐ going support from peers providing life and biblical perspective
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• At least one good laugh every time we get together
• Comfort and confidence in the knowledge that others are praying for us every day
• A personal board of expert advisors
• Identification of spiritual gifts, passions and God’s calling
• A way to become a catalyst for leadership and cultural change across the seven mountains
of culture
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THE CIRCLE OF TRUST Chapter Two
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The Circle of Trust
Pinnacle Forum is all about relationships. God designed us to be drawn to, nurtured by, and
grown through, relationships. Our primary relationship is with God, and He closely follows that up by
bringing us into relationship with others. Prior to beginning His ministry, Jesus called twelve men to
enter into close relationship. “Follow Me,” he said, and the men dropped what they were doing, drawn
by the sense that this relationship would be truly significant. And it was. For three years, these twelve
not only spent consistent, one on one time with their Savior, they ate, slept, worked, studied and lived
together in community. These disciples experienced real friendship with Christ at the center. They
truly loved one another – and this was the trait by which Jesus said everyone would know they were
His followers. Very few of us have real friendships in which we can experience acceptance, openness,
and complete honesty. We tend to have many acquaintances, but not many true friends. God uses each
Pinnacle Forum to create an environment for real friendships to happen. Friendships through Pinnacle
Forum are significant because they are grounded in the relationship that each person has with Christ
and with that foundation, we learn, share, and grow together in Christ. With Christ at the center, we
experience the true joys of friendship.
Trust is a key element of friendship. And trust is built on trustworthiness – consistent
integrity over time. As we meet week after week, month after month, we build a foundation of
trustworthiness and grow to trust one another. True friendship blossoms as your Pinnacle Forum
becomes a circle of increasing trust. As Facilitator, one of your main responsibilities is to manage the
trust level of your Forum. You set the attitude of openness. You create an atmosphere of acceptance.
You encourage the kind of communication that generates trust…just as Jesus did.
Remember, trust doesn’t happen overnight! Like the first disciples, Forum members will
model what is lived out in front of them. It takes time for Forum Partners to reach a high level of trust.
Partners need to truly know one another. They need to get comfortable with one another. They must
become confident in their ability to talk about matters they don’t talk about with anyone else. Trust
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grows over time as Partners experience each other and learn to value each other. As Facilitator, you
must consistently monitor the trust level of your forum. Do not report this analysis to your Forum, but
always be aware of it.
Here are the critical operating principles to manage trust levels in your Pinnacle Forum:
• 110% Confidentiality. What is said in your Forum must remain in Forum. All Partners must
know that they may speak freely and openly without reservation. Forum Partners need to
agree together to keep all conversation in the strictest of confidence. That’s 100%
confidentiality. 110% confidentially means that the Forum Facilitator will not use a Partner's
name to advertise, promote, or market a Forum. A Partner may share his/her participation in
a Forum and what the Forum in doing in his/her life. But the Facilitator must not be the
source of this information. Partners must be certain of complete confidentiality. Even
seemingly innocuous information such as, “My daughter was just accepted into the School of
Communications at the University” must be treated as confidential, unless the Partner says it
is not. The reason is not that this information is so volatile, but that the Partner must know
that he/she is in control of the information. Only the speaker may deem something as non-‐
confidential, not the listener. Be very careful in emailing confidential information. Once it’s on
the Internet, it is accessible. Nothing may be repeated, even if a Partner leaves a Forum.
Confidentiality is forever! Each Forum member is required to sign this agreement
(Appendix A). Forum leaders can obtain this document from their Executive Director or
Pinnacle Forum.
• A community of peers. A Pinnacle Forum must be carefully constructed. Each Partner must
see other Partners as peers, equally in life situation and personal accomplishment.
• Participation by invitation only. Forums are not like Bible studies or other ministries in that
they are not for everyone. They are for high-‐capacity people with the God-‐given gift of
influence. High-‐capacity people tend to be insulated and isolated. They’re insulated in that all
day other people are asking something from them. They are isolated in that not many know
what it’s like to live in their shoes. The adage, “It’s lonely at the top,” was probably created by
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such a person. High-‐capacity people will not reach a high level of trust in a group that changes
Partners frequently.
• Protection against business solicitation or networking. The purpose of Pinnacle Forum is singular; for
Partners to grow in faith, love and service.
• Getting Started. Individuals are invited to join in a Forum which meets weekly and in some instances
bi-‐weekly. Pinnacle Forum Partners are required to complete the Partnership Agreement. There is an
expectation of a $1200 commitment to the organization each year, which is tax deductable.
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ORGANIZATION OF A FORUM Chapter Three
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Organization of a Forum Group Size: The typical forum number is 6 -‐ 12. This creates a good critical mass to encourage
discussion and allow for enough opinions to keep things moving and interesting.
Location: Meet in a private place, where you can close the door and minimize distractions.
Board Rooms work best, around a big table at which everyone may see everyone
else face-‐to-‐face. Some Forums include a meal that is catered or delivered.
Restaurants are not usually quiet or private enough to host your Forum.
Leadership: Each Forum should have a Facilitator and a Co-‐Facilitator.
Right Mix: Partners must perceive each other as peers. This means they are in similar life
circumstances. It is helpful to be at the same level of success. More than likely, they
will be of similar age, with children of similar age. They need to have enough in
common to spark interest in each other. They must respect one another.
Invitation: Forums need to be constructed carefully and prayerfully. It takes a certain measure
of discernment to achieve the right mix. What does not work well is conveying the
impression that anyone who wishes to participate may do so. That’s just like any
other Bible study. Participation is by invitation only. What makes Pinnacle Forum
distinctive are the peer relationships. The selection of Partners is as important as
the content of the study. Construct your Forum carefully and prayerfully keeping
this distinctiveness in mind. If you decide to include new Partners, propose the new
Partner to each current Partner privately, giving them an opportunity to say “Yes” or
“No”. Sometimes there is a business or personal conflict or business competition of
which you are not aware. If that’s true, it’s better for the proposed Partner to join
another forum. This allows for honest and open discussion about business needs
and prayer requests if there is not a conflict or competition. Proposing new Partners
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to the existing Forum communicates a commitment to group ownership and
investment.
Content: Currently, we have resources available in the following areas of study:
• Spiritual Growth • Servant Leadership • Biblical Worldview
These resources, (Appendix B), have proven both stimulating and encouraging in
Forums around the country. We suggest presenting these options to your Forum
and decide as a group which resource is of greatest interest.
Time: The ideal time period for Pinnacle Forums is 1 hour and 15 minutes. It is very
important to begin on time and end on time. Doing so fosters confidence and allows
Partners to plan their day accordingly. A sample Pinnacle Forum agenda is printed
below.
Forum Size: Don’t fill up the group entirely initially. Allow room for adding members to the
group later on. Then look for candidates who the group determines would benefit
from the Forum. This can be a way for your Forum to reach out evangelistically.
Pinnacle Forum Agenda (Sample)
Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
I. Opening Prayer. Thank God for His provision; ask for His guidance
II. Check-‐In Form (Appendix C)
a. Encourage each Partner to relate what is going on in their lives, positives and negatives.
b. Invite a specific prayer request, something about them that pertains to the study or presentation.
c. While we are delighted to pray for other individuals or concerns, the important thing is that we are praying for each other. Partner should be encouraged to name a request specific to them. The more specific, the better.
d. Ask for another individual to pray for the shared request during prayer time together. This sets the example and expectation that Forum members pray for one another as a matter of course.
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III. Announcements a. Upcoming Pinnacle Forum Events – local and national (Weekly Teleconferences, National Conference, etc.) b. Personal Events – Birthdays, Anniversaries, Milestones c. Next Meeting time and location
IV. Presentation/Study. a. Goal: Generate discussion b. Touch Point – ask how the study went this week overall – check in with how Partners are doing with the material, are they keeping up, etc. c. Review previous week’s key learning; set context for today’s lesson d. Go through material and facilitate discussion of key points e. Ask application questions
V. Let the Holy Spirit lead. Remember the important issue in a Forum is to experience the dynamic work of the Holy Spirit. It is not making sure you get through the study.
VI. Adjourn – Remind group of upcoming events and next meeting place/time. Close in prayer.
FORUM PROTOCOL: Facilitator Behaviors That Create an Optimal Environment
• Active Listening: Resist the temptation to start to formulate a response in your head while
others are talking. Listen to each word spoken. Listen for “feeling” statements. Listen to their
soul. Place their comments into a spiritual framework.
• Acceptance: “Judge not, lest you be judged.” There are no closed subjects in Pinnacle Forum.
No matter how shocking, we are open to all subjects, especially the most private
communications of our Partners.
• Question to Clarify, Confirm and Affirm. “Did I hear you saying . . .” “Say more about your
comment (repeat words verbatim)…” “What did that passage say about . . .” “Thanks for that
personal example of….”
• Respond Appropriately. As Facilitator you must be prepared to respond. This may mean
being ready to say something. Manage silence carefully. Awkward silence can make people
uncomfortable; appropriate silence allows for momentary reflection for those who process at
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a different pace. Respond to exactly what was said. As Facilitator, your job is not to have all
the answers, but to provoke a deeper level of communication. Respond in a way that
encourages more self-‐disclosure.
• Ask relevant, easy to understand questions. This will spur good dialogue with practical
application. Spend a good deal of your preparation time creating meaningful questions.
• Intentional Participation: A good discussion includes a variety of viewpoints. In leading a
discussion, be sure to encourage full participation; practice the “art of
inclusion.” Often, Partners, especially those who are naturally quiet or new to the group, will
need prompting to share their views. Others may over-‐participate and unintentionally
dominate conversation. It may be necessary to speak with an individual privately about their
preferences in sharing and the needs of the group. Remember, the richness of the discussion
will be enhanced by participation so always try to include everyone.
10 Keys to Effective Forum Discussion
Key 1: Three Kinds of Questions:
• Factual Questions make sure people understand the material. Plus, it’s always helpful to ask
a question that people answer correctly right away.
• Opinion Questions. “What do you think of . . .” Partners need to know that you are asking for
their opinion. There is no “right” answer, just an opinion.
• Insight questions. “How does this speak to you personally?” “How can this be applied?” Now
you are asking for the Partner to risk authenticity and say something personal. Insight
questions are open ended. You are not directing to any particular answer.
Key 2: Encourage Direct Communication
Partners need to talk to each other, not to you. Your goal is not to be the hub of a
communication wheel. Your goal is to facilitate Partners to talk to each other. Throughout the
course of your Forum, try to speak less and less. The best Forums are when you ask only
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three or four questions during the entire discussion part of your Forum. One useful technique
is to shift your eye contact away from the responder and look at the other Partners. This, in
turn, usually shifts their eye contact and in so doing promotes interaction between the
Partners and lessens the likelihood of Partners responding only to the Facilitator.
Key 3: Equal Participation
Make sure Partners are given an equal amount of time to share. Keep track if necessary. Invite
a shy or non-‐speaking Partner into the discussion with a question or eye contact in order to
include them in the Forum.
Key 4: Stay On Topic
Stay away from third-‐party issues or outside matters. Forum discussion can easily drift into
those directions because they are safe topics. When the Forum moves in that direction, one or
more Partners may be avoiding personal issues. Let everyone know that you will work to
hold them accountable to staying on topic and personal. Encourage Partners to talk about
themselves. When they start to tell a story about themselves, sit up in your chair. Let your
body language say, “I’m all ears.” This will encourage others to engage in personal story
telling.
Key 5: Focus on the Person not the Problem
Not only can a Forum drift off into third-‐party topics, it can also get stuck trying to “fix”
problems. Men especially tend to be fixers. When this happens, gently shift the discussion to
the person and away from the solution. Chances are, the Partner already knows the solution
and doesn’t need to hear it from the group. The Partner needs to talk about his/her feelings,
emotions, and fears.
Key 6: Do Not Argue Theology
The Church of Jesus Christ has been doing that for two thousand years. Leave the arguments
to the theologians and focus on Forum Partners.
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Key 7: Go With the Flow
Don’t be so concerned with the material or lesson that you cut off a good discussion. The
agenda of the Forum is neither to work through all of the material nor complete the lesson.
The goal is relationships. Our primary agenda is to pay attention to what God is doing in each
other’s lives.
Key 8: Stay with an Expressed Emotion
Whether positive or negative, don’t move away from what the Partner is experiencing. It may
be anger, sadness, broken heartedness, fear, joy, laughter, etc. The most important moments
of your Forum are when these kinds of emotions are on the table and supported by others in
the room.
Key 9: Be Alert for Key Life Issues
Pay very close attention to what people bring to the table. At each Forum, expect that at least
one of your Partners will have a particularly challenging life issue or matter of concern. It may
be business related. More than likely, however, it will be personal. Listen for it. Talk about it
when it comes up. Let the Partners set the agenda.
Key 10: Invite the Holy Spirit to Lead
This is not your Forum. It’s not the Partner’s Forum. It is the Lord’s Forum! He wants to move
Forum Partners to a deeper level of faith and greater passion for service. Make it a habit to
invite the Holy Spirit to lead you, as you lead. Make it a habit to invite the Holy Spirit to
facilitate you, as you facilitate. Listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit and act upon them.
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QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES Chapter Four
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Qualifications and Responsibilities Facilitator Qualifications
§ A growing faith in Jesus Christ § Agrees with and supports Pinnacle Forum’s statement of faith, vision
and mission § Personally open and revealing, but not overly so…knows when to self-‐disclose to generate
discussion and when to be silent. § Self-‐reflective, self-‐accepting, but not working out a personal agenda § Enjoys initiating and leading § A passion for personal and cultural change § A proactive demeanor § Concerned about the needs of others § Assertive, but not aggressive § Engaging and encouraging
Facilitator Responsibilities
§ Communicate well and often with Forum Partners, sometimes outside the Forum such as a lunch for a one on one setting if need arises.
§ Pray for each Forum Partner daily and for the Forum time together § Prepare well ahead of time for each Forum § Clearly communicate the need for confidentiality within the Forum § Encourage Partners to talk to each other, not about one another § Keep discussion focused on the main subject during the Forum § Occasionally arrange a social setting that would be fun, such as fishing, golfing, or hunting
etc. Also a social function that would involve spouses
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COMMUNICATION & PREPARATION Chapter Five
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Communication and Preparation
1. As you launch your Forum, invite each Partner to complete the Pinnacle Forum Commitment
(Partner Application/Statement of Faith) (Appendix D). This form provides all information
for regular communication. Your two most important communications tools are 1.) Most used
email address and 2.) Cell phone number. If a Partner has an assistant or secretary that keeps
his/her calendar, acquire their email address and copy all non-‐confidential forum
communication to them. Get used to calling your Partners on their personal cell phone. Doing
so communicates importance and intimacy. A copy of the form is to be kept on file at the
National Support Center.
2. At the start of a Forum, list all the dates and times of your Forum for the next year. Look
ahead and plan around holidays and special dates. Provide this list to Forum Partners.
3. Construct an email group of your entire Forum. Use email to communicate with Forum
Partners and always communicate with the entire group allowing Partners to see each other’s
addresses. Doing so creates a group sense of identity and purpose.
4. One week prior to each Forum session, send an email to the entire Forum reminding them of
the upcoming meeting, time and place. Don’t send exactly the same announcement each time.
Be creative and speak specifically about the next meeting. Attach a copy of the lesson and the
Prayer Request Form for that forum. Request that each forum Partner RSVP via reply email
(using “Reply All”) to the entire Forum if they plan to attend. This is very important to do
because it creates a commitment to come in the Partner’s mind. Also, reply to the entire
Forum fosters a sense of accountability. If Partners cannot attend, they will provide a brief
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explanation. This is how forum Partners will become more involved in each other’s lives.
5. If a Partner misses two Forums in a row, send them an individual email and say that you miss
them. Ask if there’s anything going on or if there’s anything you can do to serve them. If
participation continues to be weak, schedule a one-‐on-‐one appointment and kindly explain
the importance of on-‐going participation. It may not be the right time in their lives to be a
part of Pinnacle Forum.
6. Always refer to your Forum as Pinnacle Forum. In every communication, continue to use the
designation Pinnacle Forum, not Bible study or growth group. Maintain Pinnacle Forum’s
uniqueness.
Forum Preparation
Certain preparation is necessary to make each Forum experience successful. Preparation accomplishes three things: • Communicates to Partners that you have a sense of leadership and purpose • Gives the Forum confidence in your facilitation • Allows you to be flexible during the course of the Forum
Here’s how you set the stage for a successful Forum:
1. Set aside at least 15 minutes before each session and pray for your Forum. Also pray for each Partner. Make sure it’s not about you or your agenda. Turn it all over to God.
2. Prayerfully consider what God might want to have happen at this particular session.
What does God want Partner’s to know? What does God want Partner’s to experience? What does God want Partner’s to do as a result of attending? Be able to answer this question clearly and succinctly for each Forum session, “If our time together is successful, then . . . .”
3. Arrive early before Partners. Make sure everything is ready. Create a warm, inviting,
welcoming atmosphere. Make sure refreshments or food is all set. You don’t want Partner’s rearranging furniture or making coffee when they arrive. Make them feel like they were expected.
4. Greet each Partner by name and shake their hand. You want them to feel like this is a special time. Encourage them to greet each other in the same way.
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5. Start on time. Do not allow small talk to dominate the first several minutes. Don’t wait if someone is late. Let them join you. Don’t make everyone else wait on them.
6. Conclude on time.
7. Invite feedback from the Forum Partners after the Forum is done.
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Appendices
I. Appendix A ……………..………………………………………………………………………………………………........25 II. Appendix B ……………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………26 III. Appendix C …………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………. 29 IV. Appendix D ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 30
Forum Confidentiality Agreement Pinnacle Forum
Confidentiality is the heart of a Forum. It must be total and absolute. By attending this Forum, you are agreeing to the following:
• Confidentiality covers every topic and every comment that is shared. • If not declared otherwise, assume that everything said in the Forum is Level 1 confidential. Make no
assumptions otherwise.
- Level 1 – always in operation. To talk about something outside of the Forum, ask the “holder” of the information if it is okay
- Level 2 – declared by a member who does not wish for the issue to be discussed outside his/her presence
- Level 3 – declared by a member who wishes to share something once, but does not want it to be referred to ever again except by that member. This is usually for some issue which is difficult to talk about, but an important part of the member’s story.
• Confidentiality is forever. Even after a member leaves the Forum, they are still bound to this important Forum
standard. • Members who testify under subpoena should comply with the law.
© Pinnacle Forum 2014
I hereby agree to the above stated norms surrounding confidentiality for this Forum.
Please print clearly your First and Last Name ________________________________________________________________________
Signed ________________________________________________________________________
Dated_________________________________________________________________________
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Transforming Leaders to Transform Culture
Resources
Spiritual Growth Book Studies
• Foundations of the Faith Foundations of the Faith is a four booklet series that is easy to lead, even if you have never led a Bible study before. It encourages readers to apply the Bible to their lives and look to the Bible for truth. It encourages them to begin spending time with God each day and gives suggested passages to study. Foundations is easy to understand and focuses on the essentials of Christianity. Read through each of the four booklets with a new believer or group of believers to gain a greater understanding of basic Christian truth
• Pinnacle Forum Foundations: Faith – Dr. Franklin and Lisa Santagate This is part one of a four book series presented as a curriculum option for Forums around the country. It is a structured biblical approach to the core pillars of our faith. Other titles under development within the series include Finance, Family, and Future. Each workbook is designed as an interactive catalyst for growth in our faith, providing a process of thought and reflection, interaction with scripture and conclusive decisions about each topic.
• Real Faith – Life Builders We are all in the process of building our lives. On a daily basis, each of us makes decisions which build upon our past and prepare us for the future. In constructing a building, a great amount of planning, time, and energy are put into laying the foundation. Without a solid foundation, any construction project is in trouble from the outset. The one-‐to-‐one discipleship process experienced in Real Faith is intended to help you lay a solid foundation for your life . . . a foundation that is based upon the principles of God’s Word found in the Bible.
• Change Agent – Os Hillman Whether you are a CEO, housewife, student, manager, or church leader, you have a circle of influence and the ability to shape your culture for God’s purpose—to be a change agent. Os Hillman explains the process God uses to raise up His change agents in culture, demonstrated in biblical leaders like David, Daniel, Esther, and Moses. With details from his own experiences and profiles of modern-‐day change agents, Hillman shows how you too can have greater influence no matter what your age or status in life. Our culture is shaped by the seven mountains of cultural influence—business, government, media, arts and entertainment, education, the family, and the church. Featuring a chapter on each of the seven cultural mountains, Change Agent describes where we are, what we must do to influence these strategic areas, and what success will ultimately look like.
• Mentoring His Way, Volumes 1,2,3 – Roy Comstock Mentoring His Way -‐ Disciple Twelve is a three volume curriculum that by design allows any Bible believing Christian to easily navigate through mentor guides to start up and lead his or her own disciple mentoring ministry. Upon completion of the three volume series, mentees can naturally move into small accountability groups (TriCord) to reinforce the twelve Biblical principals covered in the study and/or move into the mentor role and/or lead their own disciple mentoring minist
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• The Man God Uses – Henry Blackaby Anyone who has ever been called by the voice of God or touched by His hand is eager to know and understand His will for their life. The Man God Uses is a daily study guide, encouraging Christian men to examine personal encounters with the Father, and to follow His will in all areas of life.
• Experiencing God – Henry Blackaby Learn to hear when God is speaking to you. Authors Blackaby and King encourage you to find out where God is working in the world around you so that you can join him. A workbook that can change your life, Experiencing God leads you in an exploration of the seven vital aspects of your relationship with God: knowing, loving, hearing, joining, believing, obeying and experiencing. The workbook includes text, questions, and activities. Although it does contain parts of the book Experiencing God (with Study Guide), this is a separate book that corresponds to the video curriculum. It can also be used independently of the book and video. Each of the 12 units are divided into 5 daily lessons.
• The Purpose Driven Life – Rick Warren In this remarkable best-‐seller Rick Warren will help you understand God's purpose and plan for your life so that you can learn to live the life for which you were created. The book is divided into forty short chapters so that it can either be read as a personal devotional or studied in a small group setting.
• Why Great Men Fall – Wayde Goodall Your head sits heavily in your hands as the last employee turns out the last light and goes home for the night, leaving you alone in the dark with your failure and desperation. This scene is played-‐out daily in offices all over America, as leaders in corporations, churches and organizations free-‐fall from moral or ethical failure. Wayde Goodall has observed this quagmire for decades, counseling those who have thrown away their families and futures for a moment of pleasure of profit. Profiling well-‐known leaders who’ve had a fall from grace, Goodall notes the common traits, warning signs, and most importantly, a plan for avoiding such deadly traps of the soul. CD Resources (please contact the PF office for access to these resources):
• PF Teleconference on the book Why Great Men Fall with Wayde Goodall • PF Teleconference on the book of Ecclesiastes by Dr. Darryl DelHousaye (23 week study) • PF Teleconference on the Beatitudes by Dr. Darryl DelHousaye (8 week study) • PF Teleconference on Spiritual Disciplines by Dr. Ken Boa (4 week study)
Servant Leadership Book Studies
• Lead Like Jesus – Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges Where can you find a leadership model that can transform your life? Ken Blanchard and Phil Hodges have learned the answer to that question. After years of seeing leadership from a world view, Ken and Phil have looked deep into Scripture and discovered more leadership wisdom than they could have imagined. Journey down the “ancient paths” (Jeremiah 6:16) and learn how to lead like Jesus and make a difference in your life and in the lives of those you influence.
• Spiritual Leadership – J. Oswald Sanders Spiritual Leadership has proven itself a timeless classic in teaching the principles of leadership. J. Oswald Sanders presents and illustrates those principles through biographies of eminent men of God – men such as Moses, Nehemiah, Paul, David Livingstone and Charles Spurgeon. Christianity needs a powerful voice in today’s world. Such a voice can come only from strong leaders guided by God and devoted to Christ. Spiritual Leadership will encourage you to place your talents and powers at His disposal so you can become a leader used for His glory.
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CD Resources • Pinnacle Forum Teleconference on the book Lead Like Jesus with Ken Blanchard and
Phil Hodges
Biblical Worldview Book Studies
• How Now Shall We Live – Charles Colson and Nancy Pearcey If we are going to respond to Paul's command to "not conform any longer to the teaching of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of you mind" we will need to develop a Christian worldview. In How Now Shall We Live Colson and Pearcey carefully lay the foundation of a Christian worldview and enable you to develop a Christian perspective on every aspect of life. If you want your faith to help you counter what your children are learning in school, challenge the decadence of popular culture and impact the lives of unsaved family and friends, consider How Now Shall We Live required reading! CD Resources
• Pinnacle Forum Teleconference on a biblical worldview led by Chuck Colson and the Wilberforce Forum (9 week study)
• Pinnacle Forum Teleforum with Christian Overman on having a biblical worldview (4 week
study)
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