IDENTITY PARTICIPANT COURSE INFORMATION
ZOE Network activates the call of God in YOU!
Who am I?
What am I to do?
These are pretty big questions...and important questions. The IDENTITY course helps people begin to answer these questions by discovering how God has uniquely gifted them for PURPOSEFUL mission in His kingdom.
ZOE courses are all about discovery, speaking truth and confidence to women and men about who they were created to be. We have watched people bloom, understanding more clearly their identity in Christ and growing in confidence to walk out in new things.
IDENTITY COURSE OVERVIEW
Session One: Getting Ready
You are about to embark on a "learning journey" that uses technology that is likely new to you. To set your group up for success, the first session is set aside to familiarize everyone with the course, expectations, and technology.
Session Two: Acknowledging God's Unique Deposit
When you hear the word "leader," what comes to mind? Do you see yourself as a leader? Women tend to disqualify themselves from leadership all of the time, thinking, "that's just not me!" What if leadership was simply influence and it was possible to be influential in many different ways? Participants will discover their unique strengths and spiritual gifts and explore how God might use them.
Session Three: The Power of Women Released
Women have always played an essential part in God's economy. We believe that God still uses women. He never stopped! In this session, we look at this history of women leading in the church, and how we might partner with our brothers to respond to the ongoing invitation to be co-laborers with God.
Session Four: The Power of God's Story in Your Life
God has had His eye on you from the beginning. Scripture tells us that "long before He laid down earth's foundation. He had "His eye on us!" God has been developing you for purpose your entire life! In this session, we will look at Robert Clinton's work on the making of a leader and process your leadership timeline. Your timeline will help you see the story God is (and has always been) unfolding in your life.
Session Five: The Power of Courage
Leadership demands that we stretch ourselves. Sometimes we can push ourselves to meet the challenge before us, and sometimes we resist and pull back. Our ability to rise to steeper challenges and take risks often rests on our current level of confidence. In this session, we will look at how we can build our confidence, which enables us to be on mission with God.
Session Six: The Power of Next Steps
It is important to process what we are learning, and this is always done best within community. In this session, we will share the insights gained from this course and discuss your "next steps."
COST:
The cost for this course is $25. CAD
There is an additional cost of approximately $27 CAD for the Strengthsfinder assessment. You are responsible for this additional cost.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
- The course is 6 weeks in length and you can expect about 3-4 hours of “homework” per week.
- You will be guided through this course by your facilitator(s).
- By the end of this course, you will have:
- Defined your unique strengths and spiritual gifts.
- Examined the topic of women and leadership and analyzed your personal attitudes and/or misgivings towards it.
- Identified your own pre-understandings related to the Biblical mandate for women in leadership and created a plan for further study as needed.
- Completed a Leadership Timeline to identify and shared a “Turning Point” in your personal journey
- Mapped out your “next steps” for the further personal development.
What people are saying...
As the national leader of a Pentecostal family of churches, ministries and leaders I am unequivocally a fan of the ZOE Network, its leadership and the ZOE Resources that have been developed. We have chosen to honour the clear call of God that is equally on women and men and we are passionate to see resources available that will motivate and equip women to be all that God calls them to be. – David Wells, General Superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada
IDENTITY offers a theological, historical and sociological foundation for women who have absorbed mixed messages about their place in God’s Church, causing them to be reluctant to step out and lead. This curriculum is unlike any other women’s small group material I’ve seen. It is stunning in its breadth, powerful in its honesty, and unlimited in its life-shaping potential. - Patti Miller, Lead pastor of Evangel Pentecostal Church in Montreal, Quebec
I’m a huge fan, and looking forward to hearing how our communities, churches, nation and our world are impacted by the women who dig deep and work through the ZOE resources. - Ellen Graf-Martin, entrepreneur and President of Graf-Martin Communications
This curriculum will propel you forward! - Margaret Gibb, Founder and Director of Women Together
This course is going to transform nations!” – Cheryl Weber, Co-host and Senior Executive Producer, “100 Huntley Street”
The IDENTITY course will empower you to recognize your God-given gifts and talents. This knowledge is invaluable because you need to know who you are, to believe in what you can do. – Sherry Stahl, John Maxwell Certified Speaker, Trainer & Life Coach, Author and Soul H2O Blogger
ZOE Resources are a tangible, quality product that will empower and equip women to be effective leaders in whatever realm they find themselves. Developed by women leaders who are experienced, competent, this material has been refined in the trenches of life. – John Caplin, John F. Caplin Coaching and Consulting
As a leader, the Identity course has provided me with a wealth of information with regard to the strengths and spiritual gifts of women in our community. – Joanne K., British Columbia
Once I acknowledged my God given gifts and talents, God gave me opportunities to use them. – Lorna, Australia
ZOE courses offered me a focused platform around which I could invite Christian women to join me on a journey of discovery about identity and belonging. – Carmen K., Saskatchewan
I have found so much freedom. I no longer fear being seen as haughty or prideful to be using my gifts fully and out loud. I used to strive to stay small and hidden with my gifts unless I was asked to use them. I am grateful for what I've learned. – Loralie P., Alberta
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Just a word about our course fees…
We are passionate about women finding out who they are and what they are living for! It is what gets us up each morning!
We believe that no one should ever be held back from this message because of money.
All of our course fees reflect today’s market value and they help us cover our costs, particularly in the area of French translation. We also believe that our efforts are worthy of your financial investment.
That said, our fees should never be seen as a barrier. If you are in need of the resources we offer, yet are unable to pay, please contact us for special consideration at [email protected].
Blessings on you!