Segment 1: Warm-up (large group)

• Welcome - any new members?
• Prayer and optional song
• Accountability: Leader have the men review previous week's action item
• Total time: 15 min.

Segment 2: Workout (large group)

• Workout leader starts the workout by showing the large group the DVD-kickoff, game plan, and red zone
• Total time: 20 min. (approximately)

Segment 3: Sharing (small groups)

• Large group breaks into small groups of 5-7 men
• Leader appoints Facilitators for each small group
• Facilitator leads the men in discussion of episode by utilizing the questions downloaded from the website
• Questions are divided into two categories: 1) Warm-up questions; 2) Workout questions
• Total time: 45-50 minutes

Segment 4: Action item (large group)

• Workout leader shows large group the end zone
• Each man takes a couple minutes to write down one action item he would like to accomplish before the next workout
• Total time: 5 min

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Coaching Points for a Great Workout

• Each team member should purchase his own DVD (group pricing is available) or watch streaming right here
• Questions can be downloaded from this website for free
• Make a hard copy of the questions
• Each team member should view the episode for the week prior to attending the workout
• The questions should be completed prior to the workout
• Bring the questions to the workout, so that you can refer to your notes during the sharing/discussion portion of the workout
• Make a concerted effort to accomplish your action item for the week
• Note: If possible, review and reflect on prior week's content to help make it stick.

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Workout Group Leader Responsibilities and Notes

• The initial "Starting Team" should be no more than 10 members, including yourself as the group leader. Build from that base until you reach a cap of 15 men. Once you reach 15, a couple of the men should break off and form a new " Starting Team" of no more than 10 new men.
• Prepare for each meeting by, at the very least, watching the episode and reviewing the questions
• Make sure the room is properly set up
• Double-check all of the equipment and ,ake sure the TV, DVD, and/or computer are properly connected
• Have a CD player on hand for the music, if necessary
• Have designated facilitators planned for each meeting who can lead the small group discussions
• Find several guys who can take turns opening and closing meeting rooms
• Optional: Provide refreshments - purchasing soft drinks, coffee, cookies, etc. creates a sense of welcome and makes for a nice touch
• At the end of the meeting EVERYONE makes sure room is put back in order

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Tips for workout group facilitators

• Create a “safe place” - everything said in the group stays in the group and is held in STRICT CONFIDENCE
• Keep everything moving; if the discussion lags, move on to the next question
• Keep an eye on the clock
• Stay on the subject at hand: don’t get off-base
• Don’t allow one person to dominate the sharing; if this happens, you must kindly interrupt so that you can move on
• You don’t need to comment on the men’s answers to the discussion questions
• All members, and their sharing, are of equal value; there are no gurus here
• Discussion of public figures and issues should be discouraged – this is not a debating session
• Discussion of church figures and issues should be discouraged
• Personal counseling during the meetings should be avoided
• Personal experiences can be shared but any major issues should be handled outside of the meeting
• Sensitive and difficult disclosures and sharing can be followed by taking time out to pray
• Be sensitive to the movement of the Holy Spirit and flexible to follow that movement
• Start and stop on time

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