WHAT IS SFL WEEKEND? The SFL Weekend is a strategic 3D2N intensive stay-in weekend of a process-oriented training and learning in spiritual formation and leadership within the TRAC community setting. Four major themes of spiritual formation and leadership will be covered over a period of 2 years, beginning with the issues related to the formation of the leader and his inner life. This will then be the foundation on which all other building blocks of leadership competencies and spiritual formation are added on. HOW WILL SFL WEEKEND LOOK LIKE? These weekends integrate some didactic teaching components with guided meditation and personal reflection/prayer periods. There will be intentional time carved out to process learning and reflection within a spiritual mentoring relationship and small group community. THE OBJECTIVES: To equip leaders of TRAC local churches with the theology and practice of spiritual formation and leadership development. The goal is to nurture a holistic development of a spiritual leader who understands that the ultimate goal of the spiritual life is the love for God and for our neighbour. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: LCEC, PCT, Bible Study Leaders, Small Group Leaders, Ministry Leaders and all who are interested in spiritual formation ofthe leader. HOW WILL THIS BE RUN? REGIONALLY Our main purpose for running this at a regional level instead of at the local church is so that leaders from other churches can have the opportunity to connect with each other and share life together for a weekend. It is ICM's goal to nurture the connectional spirit which is the essence of Methodism! May we learn to encourage one another in ministry, share one another's burden and witness the work of God in the larger Church of the Lord Jesus Christ! SFL Weekend 1 PERSONAL SPIRITUAL FORMATION (Framework adapted from Richard Baxters 'Watch Your Walk, Ministeringfrom a Heart of Integrity' ) ~ Spiritual Formation in the Leader ~ An Examination of our Personal Lives ~ Looking Out for the Flock ~ Practical Directions for Ministry SFL Weekend 2 DEVELOPING PERSONAL LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES ~ Developing the Gift of Your Personality ~ The Person and the Work of the Leader ~ Challenges and Traps of a Leader ~ The Call to Shepherding: The Wounded Healer SFL Weekend 3 DISCERNMENT - THE HEART OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP ~ Discernment: Recognizing & Responding to the Voice of God ~ The Habit and Practice of Personal Discernment ~ Listening to God Together: The Role of Community in Discernment ~ Discerning God's Will Together: A Process for Corporate Discernment SFL Weekend 4 SPIRITUAL FORMATION IN THE CHURCH ~ Faces and Voices of Spiritual Formation in Church Life ~ Embracing Stages of Faith & Stages of Church Life ~ Spiritual Direction & Spiritual Companionship ~ Nurturing a Christ-centered Life and Ministry WHERE AND WHEN? SFL Weekend 1 (North) 20 - 22 February, 2009 (Fri - Sun) - Harvest Haven, Gopeng, Perak >> Click Here (SFL Weekend Schedule) SFL  Weekend 1 (South) 17 - 19 April, 2009 (Fri - Sun) - El Sanctuary, Alor Gajah, Melaka >> Click Here (SFL Weekend Schedule) SFL Weekend 2 (North) 7 - 9 August, 2009 (Fri - Sun) -  Stella Maris, Penang SFL Weekend 2 (South) 2 - 4 October, 2009 (Fri - Sun) - Methodist Centre, Fraser's Hill SFL Weekend 3 (Camerons) 5 - 7 March 2010 (Fri - Sun) - Chefoo Methodist Centre, Cameron Highlands SFL Weekend 3 (Frasers) 16 - 18 April 2010 (Fri - Sun) - Frasers Methodist Centre, Frasers Hill SFL Weekend 4 (Camerons) 24 - 26 Sept 2010 (Fri - Sun) - Cheefoo Methodist Centre, Cameron Highlands SFL Weekend 4 (Frasers) 8 - 10 Oct 2010 (Fri - Sun) - Frasers Methodist Centre, Frasers Hill Download the Registration Form or Online - SIGN-UP NOW PRE-REQUISITES FOR SFL 3 & 4 Must have attended SFL 1 & 2 or familiar with silent/quiet retreats. This pre-requisite will be helpful as you enter into the dynamics of spiritual discernment and looking at church life themes in SFL 3 & 4. We encourage all SFL participants to complete the cycle of all four retreats in two years. WHAT IS THE DURATION OF EACH SFL WEEKEND? Each SFL Weekend begins at 4 pm on a Fridays and ends with lunch on Sunday. WHO ARE THE FACILITATORS? There will be a team of facilitators appointed by ICM. They will comprise people in pastoral, laity, ministerial or journey of learning to love God, His Church and His people. The selection of the team will depend on availability and relevance of theme to their areas of expertise and passion. COST PER PERSON (SFL's 2010) RM 285  (single room - Cheefoo Only) RM 225 (twin/triple - Cheefoo & Frasers) REGISTRATION If you are new to SFL, please register online. If you are an SFL Alumni, please email wailing.ng@trac.org.my directly to reserve a place. FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES Contact: ICM Director (Ms Ng Wai Ling) at 03-79542836 email: wailing.ng@trac.org.my SIGNING UP FOR SFL WEEKEND Download the Registration Form or Online - SIGN-UP NOW

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