Training Materials
Zoom Links
Fall 2026
Intro Meeting (20 min) - August 4 at 11am EST
ZOOM LINK – Intro Meeting (20 min) – August 4, 2026 at 11am EST
Check-In #1 (30 min) - August 11 at 11am EST
ZOOM LINK – Check-In #1 (30 min) – August 11, 2026 at 11am EST
Check-In #2 (30 min) - August 18 at 11am EST
ZOOM LINK – Check-In #2 (30 min) – August 18, 2026 at 11am EST
Check-In #3 (30 min) - August 25 at 11am EST
ZOOM LINK – Check-In #3 (30 min) – August 25, 2026 at 11am EST
Training Timeline
Initial Zoom Meeting (20 min)
The training facilitator will introduce Discernment Groups and explain how the training works.
Self-Training Session #1
On your own time, learn about Discernment Group Basics and Ten Essential Aspects of Discernment Groups.
• Read pages 6-9 in the Leader Guide
• Watch video 1
• Watch video 2
• Read pages 6-9 in the Leader Guide
• Watch video 1
• Watch video 2
Zoom Check-In #1 (30 min)
With the training facilitator, you will review everything from Self-Training Session #1.
Self-Training Session #2
On your own time, learn about Leading a Meeting and Coordinating Roles.
Read Pages 12-16 in the Leader Guide
• Watch video 3
• Watch video 4
• Watch video 5
• Watch video 6
Read Pages 12-16 in the Leader Guide
• Watch video 3
• Watch video 4
• Watch video 5
• Watch video 6
Zoom Check-In #2 (30 min)
With the training facilitator, you will review everything from Self-Training Session #2.
Self-Training Session #3
On your own time, learn about Gathering Members, Finding the Best Time to Meet, and The Important First Meeting.
Read Pages 18-21 in the Leader Guide
• Watch video 7
• Watch video 8
• Watch video 9
• Watch video 10
Read Pages 18-21 in the Leader Guide
• Watch video 7
• Watch video 8
• Watch video 9
• Watch video 10
Zoom Check-In #3
With the training facilitator, you will review everything from Self-Training Session #3.