T H E S U M M E R SERIES D E L I G H T M I N I S T R I E S
WHAT IS THE SUMMER SERIES? The Summer Series is a 6 week podcast/devotional series within the Delight App! Each week Mac & Kenz, the founders of Delight, will interview some of their favorite women from across the country. We will have the opportunity to hear their stories, learn from them, and talk about the things that God has been speaking to them about. Each week will cover topics like brokenness, identity, discipleship, body image, friendship and purpose. This Summer Series is designed as a resource to help you deepen your own relationship with Christ amongst a group of women whom you can learn and grow with. We will provide you all of the tools and resources you ll need to invest in Christ-centered community and strengthen your walk with the Lord this summer. Get ready for the BEST SUMMER EVER!
THE FORMAT DAY 1: LISTEN DAY 2: LEARN DAY 3: LET GO DAY 4: LEAN IN DAY 5: LIVE INTO Each week will kickoff with a 20-30 minute podcast style interview from one of our special guests in the App. Every interview will center around a specific topic that we will be diving into for the week as a community. You ll spend Day 1 listening to someone share their story and wisdom while looking for ways that God might speaking to you through it. On Day 2 we will dive into Scripture and see what the Bible has to say about the specific topic we re focusing on. This written devotional within the Delight App will guide you through 1-2 passages of Scripture from the Word. As a community we will reflect on what these verses meant 2,000 years ago, and how these words might still speak truth into our lives today! For Day 3 we will focus on some of the false narratives that come along with the topic we re focusing on for the week. This written devotional will help you to search your heart and let go of some of the lies from the enemy that you ve perhaps been believing. As a community, we will look at Scripture, ask the tough questions, and cover these lies in truth and prayer. Day 4 will be our opportunity to lean into the true narrative of what the Lord has to say about this specific topic. This written devotional within the Delight App will help you to realize this true narrative and give you ways to lean into this truth in your own life. Finally on Day 5, Mac & Kenz will end the week with a video recap within the Delight App. We will talk about the things that we ve learned, how we ve changed, and share ideas for how we can live into these new truths that we ve learned and experienced throughout the remainder of our summers. WHAT EACH WEEK IN THE SUMMER SERIES WILL LOOK LIKE...
WHY LEAD A SUMMER SERIES GROUP? Picture this: college women all over the country intentionally diving into the Word and exploring the beautiful adventure that is following Jesus together. Communities of women coming together each week to share and read stories about the power of the Holy Spirit at work. Women praying over one another, sharing a meal or a coffee together, and choosing to be open about their doubts, struggles, and insecurities with one another. Women doing all things from Him, through Him, and for Him. Women ending the summer refreshed, filled, changed, and empowered to change the culture of their campus. The Delight Summer Series was created with community in mind. We fully believe in the power of community and how walking with God is not a journey that you re meant to walk alone. Having Christ-centered community during the summer is just as important as it is during the school year. We want everybody to have the opportunity to have a group of women to go through the Summer Series with. We need women like you who are willing to serve in a leadership role this summer to give thousands of college women the opportunity to grow deeper in their faith alongside other women.
LOCAL LEADERS O V E R V I E W
WHAT IS A LOCAL LEADER? L O C A L LEADERS O V E R V I E W As a local leader you ll be in charge of finding and leading a group of women in your area through the Summer Series. You ll arrange and lead weekly meetings for your group to discuss what you re learning and create opportunities and events to help cultivate community within your group. LOCAL LEADERS ROLE + Host and lead an in-person Bible study for 6 weeks + Recruit women in your area to join in and be a part of your Summer Series local group. + Help promote the Summer Series on social media + Tune in for our Live Delight Summer Series Training + Come up with creative ways to communicate and encourage your Summer Series local group members +Plan at least 1 to 2 community building events with your Summer Series local group
LOCAL LEADER IS THIS ROLE RIGHT FOR YOU? + You have 3-4 hours of free time each week this summer to devote to a ministry leadership role + You are planning to be in one central place for the majority of the Summer Series (May 21-June 29) + You are willing to reach out to and put together a group of women in your area this summer to participate in the Summer Series with you + You love bringing people together and creating an environment for people to grow in their faith + You are comfortable with leading discussion and walking alongside people through both ups and downs
ONLINE LEADERS O V E R V I E W
WHAT IS AN ONLINE LEADER? ONLINE LEADERS O V E R V I E W As an online leader you ll be in charge of leading a group of women from across the country through the Summer Series. You ll cultivate and lead weekly spaces for your group to discuss what you re learning and come up with creative digital ways to cultivate community within your group. ONLINE LEADERS ROLE + Initiate and lead discussion within your Summer Series online group + Help promote the Summer Series on social media & recruit your friends to be a part of a group + Tune in for our Live Delight Summer Series Training + Come up with creative ways for your group members to connect and get to know one another +Personally encourage, get to know and keep up with all of your group members
ONLINE LEADER IS THIS ROLE RIGHT FOR YOU? + You have 3-4 hours of free time each week this summer to devote to a ministry leadership role (May 21-June 29) + You will be traveling a lot or will be in an area that won t allow you to put together a group of local women to participate in the Summer Series with you + You are willing to help promote the Summer Series to your friends via social media and word of mouth + You love bringing people together and creating an online space for people to grow in their faith (i.e. you re an Instagram or blogging pro) + You are comfortable with leading discussion and walking alongside people through both ups and downs in a digital format
MAKE IT OFFICIAL! S I G N U P T O B E A L E A D E R
FAQ SUMMER SERIES LEADERS + Do I have to be in college to be a leader? No, not necessarily! Any and everyone is welcome to be a Delight Local Leader. The Series was designed with college women in mind but it s still a great fit for women of all ages. Just a heads up, Online Leader spots will be reserved for college women only! + Do I have to be a Delight leader or be a part of Delight to be a Summer Series leader? No, you don t have to be in Delight or a leader to be a Summer Series Leader! + How much does the Summer Series cost? $10 & it can be purchased only within the Delight App. The App is free!
SUMMER LEADER HOW TO SIGN UP + Head to www.delightministries.com/summerleader and sign up using the online form. + Be sure to select which type of leader you want to be - local or online + Your Summer Series Leader Introduction email will be in your email Inbox on April 23 with all of the details and information that you ll need to get started. + Mark your calendar for Wednesday, April 25 at 5pm central for the Summer Series Live Virtual Training. We will give you all of the details, answer your questions, and get you prepped and ready to be a Summer Series leader. + Start telling your friends about the 2018 Delight Summer Series and noting who might be interested in participating with you.