Being Of Service: Full Course - Manuscript Edition

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Description

Being of Service is a transformative course that explores the call to serve others, especially those facing mental, emotional, and addictive challenges.

This training equips you with practical knowledge and biblical insights, blending faith with action to help you make a meaningful difference. Whether you're looking to understand the importance of service, grow spiritually, or learn how to support individuals in crisis, this course will provide you with the tools, compassion, and wisdom to act on your faith.

What you will learn

What You Will Learn

In this course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of mental health and substance abuse, the biblical foundation of service, and how to navigate the challenges of serving while facing personal struggles. You'll explore inspiring stories of individuals who have turned their hardships into opportunities to serve others, discover the difference between volunteering and being of service, and learn how to balance service with self-care. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and resources to serve those in need, mentor others, and find opportunities to serve within your community.

"Service is Love in Action—Faith Moves Beyond Prayer to Transform Lives!"

Outline

I. Introduction

1. Opening Prayer

2. Purpose of the Training

o To explore the importance of service even in times of personal struggle.

o To understand how faith and community can support those facing mental health or substance abuse challenges.

3. Volunteer or Service: Is there a Difference?

Module 1. Understanding Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Lesson 1. Definitions and Types

o Mental health issues (e.g., depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder)

o Substance abuse and addiction

Lesson 2. Being of Service to those Struggling

Lesson 3. Stigma and Misconceptions

o Common misunderstandings in Christian communities

Lesson 4. The Importance of Acknowledging Struggles

o The Importance of Validation

o Steps To Take to Validate

Module 2. The Biblical Basis for Service

Lesson 1. 10 Key Verses

Lesson 2. The Role of Service in Spiritual Growth

Lesson 3. The Role of Service in Recovery from Substance Abuse

Lesson 4. Balancing Service and Self-Care

Module 3. Personal Struggles and Being of Service

Lesson 1. The Challenge of Serving While Struggling

Lesson 2. Inspirational Stories of People Who Used Their Personal Struggles to Help Others

I. LISA HONIG BUKSBAUM

II. DOROTHY JOHNSON-SPEIGHT

III. REBEKAH GREGORY

IV. FRED AND ANGELA BILETNIKOFF

Module 4. Mentorship

Lesson 1. What is Mentorship?

Lesson 2. Do You Have What it Takes?

o Leadership Quiz

o Know Yourself

Lesson 3. Rx4Wholeness Mentorship Program

Module 5. Opportunities to Serve

Lesson 1. National Organizations

Lesson 2. Way to Serve in Your Church

Course content

The Power of Service in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Recovery

Lesson 1: The Statistics

Lesson 2: Definitions and Types

Lesson 3 – Being of Service to Those Who Struggle

Lesson 4 - Stigma

Lesson 5 - Validation is Key

Module 1 Summary

Introduction to the Biblical Basis for Service

Lesson 1: Ten Key Bible Verses

Lesson 2 -The Role of Service in Spiritual Growth

Lesson 3: The Role of Service in Recovery from Substance Abuse

Lesson 4: Balancing Service and Self-Care

Module 2: Summary

Introduction to Personal Struggles

Lesson 1: The Challenge of Serving while Struggling

Lesson 2: Inspirational Stories

Introduction to Mentorship

Lesson 1. What is a Mentor?

Lesson 2: Do I Have What it Takes?

Lesson 3: The Role of Peer Support and Lived Experience

Lesson 4: Rx 4 Wholeness Mentorship Program

Lesson 1: National Organizations

Lesson 2: Service In Your Church

Summary: It's Action