Training Overview
Prevention Specialists Role in Working with Faith Communities
Goal:
To introduce Prevention Specialists to information, strategies and materials that can be used to work with the Faith Community.
Target Audience:
Substance abuse prevention specialists and program staff, health educators and others interested in engaging faith communities in their prevention efforts.
Training Objectives:
As a result of participating in this training, participants will be better able to:
- Identify the role of the faith community in substance abuse prevention.
- Identify barriers to and opportunities for faith community involvement.
- Describe a Substance Abuse Prevention Congregational Team Ministry Model.
Format of Training:
This training consists of brief presentations, small group discussions, viewing the video, People of Faith: Partners in Prevention, and review of the Building a Team Ministry manual. The training can be delivered in 4-5 hours. The longer timeframe allows for more discussion of specific planning steps.