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2010 Training Conferences

Mentoring to Transform Lives

A training day for all those involved in working with children, young people and adults.

10am to 4.15pm

Lunch and refreshments provided

Cost: Each group or church that subscribes to Energize is entitled to three free places, thereafter £15 each for members of groups subscribing to Energize.

16th January	Luton
6th February	Maidstone
13th February	Nottingham
27th February	Glasgow
6th March	Leeds
20th March	Chichester
24th April	Colwyn Bay
15th May	Bristol
22nd May	Lymm
19th June	Bridgend

Plus more events later in the year in Kendal, Tees Valley, Cranleigh, Plymouth, Bury St Edmunds and Belfast.

What will the day include?

Session 1 - The foundations of mentoring and a biblical basis – What does the Bible say about mentoring? Why is mentoring important when working with children, young people and adults?

Session 2 - The different stages of mentoring - How do you begin a mentoring relationship? How long should it continue? How do you know if it's working or not? When is it time to move on?

Session 3 - Key skills in mentoring - asking good questions and listening to the answers; dealing with expectations and barriers; building rapport and planning for action. Making sure your questions are relevant for the age group you are working with.

Session 4 - Being a good mentor - knowing your limitations; accountability; dealing with success and failure.

Every participant will receive materials to support the learning during the day. There'll also be an opportunity to buy recommended books.

Information about the conferences

Registered Energize/Energize Plus groups receive three free places as part of their subscription, and thereafter the cost is £15 per person. The fee includes light refreshments throughout the day, a buffet lunch, and a comprehensive workbook.
If you do not subscribe to Energize you are still very welcome to join us. In this case the cost of the conference is £25 per person. (Members and Friends of the Sophia Network can get discounted rates by booking through the Sophia Network.)
Each conference will run from 10:00 am to 4:15 pm.
Our venues are carefully chosen churches with good facilities, easy access from major routes and parking on-site or very close by. Venue details will be sent to you once you have booked.
A range of books, videos and other resources for youth and children's leaders will be on sale at each venue, many with discounted prices.

Download a flyer with this information by clicking here.

Bookings...

You can book online now for any of the spring / summer venues.

CLICK HERE to go to our online bookings page.

When you book online you will receive an email confirmation of your booking.

CLICK HERE to download a booking form that you can post to us.

Everyone who has booked will receive final details about the day (venue details, confirmation of times etc) from us about 5 working days before the event.

Email training2010@urbansaints.org with any queries.