Facilitator's Guide
What is a GOer Group?
A GOer Group is a group where students who are committed to long-term cross-cultural ministry can encourage one another and discuss topics
that will help them on their journey to the nations.
What are the GOer Group videos?
The GOer Group videos are a free 7-lesson series addressing the major questions and barriers students will encounter as they seek to pursue
cross-cultural ministry. Each video features insights and advice from experienced people who have either spent time on the mission fi eld or have
helped many people to get there.
How do you form a GOer Group?
- Gather a group of students that are seriously considering long-term cross-cultural missions.
- Meet for an hour a week to watch and discuss the seven GOer Group videos.
- Keep meeting after you fi nish the lessons! Encourage each other as you fi nish college to keep pursuing your passion to go to the nations!
What is the role of the facilitator?
As a facilitator, your job is to:
- Invite people to join your group.
- Arrange when and where you will meet.
- Make sure you have what you need to watch the videos together (laptop, or projector, speakers, etc).
- Make sure everyone has the handouts for the week.
- Facilitate conversation by asking the discussion questions and drawing people to process as a group.
- If possible, invite guests such as missionaries, recruiters, or others who can help mentor and share their personal experiences with your group.
Who should be in a GOer Group, and where can I find them?
The ideal size for a group is somewhere between 3-20 students. Ask around at your campus ministry, church, or Bible study for students who
might want to join you. Contact your pastor or campus staff worker to see if they know anyone who might be interested. Students should be:
- Seriously considering mid- to long-term cross-cultural missions.
- Committed to meeting together.
- Have the blessing of their pastor, campus minister, or mentor.
Where should you meet?
A dorm room, a living room, a study room on campus, a classroom, a room at a church, anywhere you can fi t your group! When choosing a location, think about:
- Internet access: Can you watch the videos streaming online, or do you need to download them beforehand?
- For smaller groups, you may be able to watch right on a laptop.
- For larger groups, you might consider some speakers and a projector or television hook-up.
What should your time look like?
Meet for an hour once a week for 7 weeks. You can break your time into three segments:
20 minutes – Watch the lesson for the week.
20 minutes – Talk about the lesson using the Lesson Outline and Discussion Questions. As a group, think about Application Ideas.
20 minutes – Break into accountability groups (2-4 people), answer the accountability questions, and spend time in prayer for each
other. It’s best if you keep these groups the same from the beginning. You may consider keeping girls with girls, and guys with guys.