Resources for Create Leaders
As a Create leader guiding your community or project, you play a crucial role in ensuring its success and alignment with redemptive technology principles. This guide provides a comprehensive set of resources to support you in this important work.
Table of Contents
- 4D Cycle Training Materials
- Facilitation Guides for Each Stage
- Case Studies of Successful Redemptive Technology Projects
- Getting Support
4D Cycle Training Materials
To effectively lead projects using the 4D Cycle, it's crucial to have a deep understanding of each stage. Below you'll find training modules for each one.
Discover
Discern
Develop
Demonstrate
Exercise: Review the instructional modules and reflect on how you would apply each stage to your specific community.
Facilitation Guides for Each Stage
These guides will help you lead your team through each stage of the 4D cycle:
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Discover Stage Facilitation Guide:
- Discover Stage Facilitation Guide
- Key activities: Problem identification, lament practice
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Discern Stage Facilitation Guide:
- Discern Stage Facilitation Guide
- Key activities: "How Might Jesus" brainstorming, 3RC analysis
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Develop Stage Facilitation Guide:
- Develop Stage Facilitation Guide
- Key activities: Co-creation cycle, prototype development
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Demonstrate Stage Facilitation Guide:
- Demonstrate Stage Facilitation Guide
- Key activities: Impact measurement, story sharing
Exercise: Review the facilitation guide for your project's current stage and adapt it to your specific context.
Case Studies of Successful Redemptive Technology Projects
You can learn from others' experiences by reviewing the following video case studies:
- Ending Human Trafficking at the Point of Demand
- The Making of the SHAREBIBLES App
- Four Volunteers Build Epic App for Aviation Charity
Exercise: Analyze one case study and identify where and how redemptive technology practices played a role in the project.
Support
As you walk through these training resources, you may find yourself with more questions. If you need further assistance to get prepared for your Create cycle, reach out to us on Slack | #create-general.
Reflection Questions
- How can these resources help you better integrate faith and technology in your 4D cycle project?
- Which areas do you feel you need the most support in as a Create leader?
- How can you use these resources to empower and equip other members of your team?
Remember, these resources are meant to support and guide you, but the most valuable resource is the leading of the Holy Spirit throughout your 4D cycle journey. Regularly seek God's wisdom as you use these tools to lead your community in redemptive technology development.