AYLF Engine
- All AYLF small groups are managed and led by Coordinators, these coordinators are expected to be knowledgeable of proper monthly reporting, financial management and use accountability support systems, proper leadership handover to new coordinators, proper group management, championing friendships, capable of mentoring, and have a great fundraising Skills.
- Elements of a functional small group, location (where to meet), size (keep it a small number), frequency of meetings (meet as regularly as possible), facilitators, host/hostess duties (should be rotational), and empty chair (anybody can lead).
- Dear Small Group Members discuss purpose, goals, and values, discuss where to meet and time, discuss the maximum number, and agree to the following disciplines- acceptance, kindness, compassion, confidentiality, graciousness, courtesy, and listening. The purpose of AYLF small groups are connecting, equipping, and transforming while; fostering close relationships, providing a comfortable setting for humans to be human, following the principles we strive to emulate, getting more people involved and utilizing all gifts, engages others in service for a better world, helps cultivate leaders, source of encouragement and accountability.
- Qualities of a good coordinator; the right heart, the right character, and the right expectations. In order for a coordinator to lead effectively they must recognize there are three types of people in their small groups; relational types, knowledge types, and activist types. Each of these members should be appreciated and given a role to play.
- Practical tips for managing a small group; make sure everyone gets a chance to talk, keep the group on track but don’t dictate and intercede if a disagreement arises, make it a great place for people to feel valued, validate every person for what they say – authentically, create relevant topics and avoid “theory”, jointly come up with activities for outreach and get something to eat together. For a family that talks together, act together, eats together, and prays together; stays forever
- AYLF Coordinators must make sure in their small groups the following happens weekly
- Discussion on New AYLF Curriculum.
- Involvement in University activities (orientation, sports day)
- Celebrate special events for members (Birthday, Weddings, and AYLF Graduations, etc.)
- Themed sessions (Relationships Talks)
- Family visits
- Sleeping Overs, – Share your life with others, Learn from the perspectives of others and Collaborate and compliment others
- Leadership discussions on the cross-cutting issues
- Debates on contentious issues
- ALUMN visitations to small groups
Hiking, Camping - Planting Trees
- Outreaches (Orphanage, primary and Secondary schools.), etc.