ESSENTIALS of KAIROS INSIDE EKI TRAINING WEEKEND Saturday

ESSENTIALS of KAIROS INSIDE (EKI) TRAINING WEEKEND Saturday 27 th February to Sunday 28 th February 2016 PERTH

KAIROS MISSION STATEMENT “The mission of Kairos Prison Ministry International is to bring Christ’s love and forgiveness to all incarcerated individuals, their families, and those who work with them, and to assist the incarcerated in the transition to becoming a productive citizen. ”

OBJECTIVE of EKI TRAINING “To enable all Kairos volunteers to understand deliver the mission of Kairos within the boundaries of KPMA as described within approved policies and manuals. ”

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AIMS for the WEEKEND • To pursue an understanding of the philosophy and essentials of the Kairos ministry – The Why (ethos) and the How (methodology). • To clarify the principles and practices underlying the delivery of a Kairos program, including the Short Course and the Continuing Ministry. • To introduce support resources, including Ezra.

KAIROS LEADER'S PRAYER Lord, grant that we may understand the necessity for depth in Kairos, rather than surface luster. Convince us of the truth that it is not colourful moments, but your presence which bears fruit. Multiply, O God, the self-sacrificing souls among us who know how to give everything for your cause: our time, our faculties, our health and even our lives, if necessary.

Instill in us boldness in our initiatives, good judgment in our choices of the right means and that courage, which in spite of failures, assures victory through your redeeming love. Cleanse us of the tiny rivalries, sensitivities, vanities, discourtesies. . . everything which distracts from you, everything which divides or discourages us. Help us to maintain, at a high level, meaningful, supernatural and mutual love among ourselves, so that each one will seek by preference the most humble tasks and will rejoice at the good performed by others.

Grant that we be united in a purpose and share in a single spirit. . . your spirit, Lord Jesus. Grant that your attractive goodness be seen in all of our faces, your warm accents of love heard in all of our words. In our lives, may we show something of you to the world, something which proclaims your living presence among us. . Amen

THE PARKING LOT A chance to write down questions to be answered at a later time in the program if it hasn’t already been covered.

INTRODUCTIONS • Your name • Something about your family (optional) • Your hometown and/or church • Your Kairos experience • What you would like to get from this weekend

COMMUNITY BUILDING • Our weaknesses are shared by all. • Our strengths are shared by all. • Our liabilities are shared by all. • Our talents are shared by all. • Our inabilities are shared by all. • Our skills are shared by all. • Our sinfulness is shared by all. • Our holiness is shared by all.

• Our ignorance is shared by all. • Our intelligence is shared by all. • Our rest is shared by all. • Our work is shared by all. • Our failures are shared by all. • Our successes are shared by all. • What we lack is shared by all. • What we have become is shared by all. • Our individuality is shared by all. • Our unity is shared by all.

KAIROS COMMUNITY PRAYER Jesus, come join us in our journey as we seek your will for this community in this environment. Teach us to love each other as you love us, to give ourselves as you give yourself, that the kingdom of God might be made present to all. Amen

BLESSING BEFORE MEALS Bless our friends, bless our food, Come, O Lord, and sit with us. May our talk glow with peace, Bring your love to surround us. Friendship and peace, may it bloom and grow, Bloom and grow forever, Bless our friends, Bless our food, Bless our dear land forever.

THANKS AFTER MEALS Hear our thanks, Father God, , Thanks, O Son, for being with us. Thanks for words giving peace, Urging love strong and sincere. Friendship and peace, may it bloom and grow, Bloom and grow forever, Thanks for friends, Thanks for food, Thanks for freedom, dear Father.

PRAYER OF ST FRANCIS Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; And where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; To be understood, as to understand; To be loved, as to love; For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned, And it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

KAIROS MISSION STATEMENT “The mission of Kairos Prison Ministry International is to bring Christ’s love and forgiveness to all incarcerated individuals, their families, and those who work with them, and to assist the incarcerated in the transition to becoming a productive citizen. ”

Arms of the Ministry Kairos Inside Kairos Outside for Women Kairos Outside for Men Kairos Torch (supported by Preparation for Kairos PFK)

Organisation Residents CC Staff Families Kairos Teams Energy Flow Nat Off Board SERVANT LEADERSHIP Jesus Christ PS DG PS State Councils DG Regional Committees

The Principal Purpose of Kairos Inside is to establish strong Christian communities among the populations of correctional institutions. This is essentially done through the impact of small, 3‑to‑ 5 person share and prayer groups of the residents in the institutions.

Heart of Kairos Journey Program

COMMON MISUNDERSTANDINGS Knowing the difference between Kairos and the experience for our guests and our Cursillo/Emmaus etc experiences

Differences in Participation CURSILLO KAIROS Potential spiritual leaders Negative leaders in prisons Regularly attend church “Un-churched” Comfortable with church practices Uncomfortable with churchy things Trusting of each other Untrusting of religion and Loving, giving, with servants religious people hearts Angry, resentful, mostly self centered

Differences in Purpose CURSILLO KAIROS Develop/encourage “spiritual leaders” Encourage change to “positive” leaders Extend loving “family” Provide “substitute family” Put action to their forgiveness by God Introduce God’s love and forgiveness Greater involvement in “community” Invite them into community Enhance the “Christian Community” Build “Christian Community” in prison

Differences in Program CURSILLO KAIROS Communion is permissible No communion is permitted Goal setting in their lives Encourage better “Choices” for future Encouragement of “discipleship” Encourage self-examination, spiritual growth Sponsorship is workable Sponsorship unworkable Return to loving environment Participants return to unloving environment Palanca/Agape is not limited Agape is “paper & written” Different talks & meditations.

What motivates an inmate to come to Kairos? • • • For the food Out of boredom To manipulate us For the parole board To get some grease with the officer who recommended them

After the reputation of Kairos spreads • To be accepted as an individual • Because they are lonely • Because they like what they see in those who are active in the Kairos community • Because they really want to be loved but they can tell their buddies it was “for the biscuits” • Deep down they have run out of answers

Things to avoid • Don’t make the course too “churchy” or “holy” • The impression that it is an “exclusive club” • “Buying” the guests participation • Excessive emphasis on agape • Applause after talks etc • Special dress • Emphasis on performance • Having inmates give thanks, poems, songs etc • Denominationally specific expressions REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A SERVANT MINISTRY

SHORT COURSE Structure and Themes Day 4 Encountering Others: Growing in faith and community with others Day 3 Encountering Christ: Meet Jesus and the body of Christ. Find forgiveness in Him Day 2 Encountering Self: Understand yourself and your standing with God Day 1 Encountering Kairos: Reduce anxiety and build comfort level

Kairos Short Course Walking in God’s Grace Never Give Up 37

Each Leader chooses the best way for the team to journey down the river

Ministry Foundations Agape Obedience Selfless For Christ Sacrifice Listen Love Prayer

Common Ground Ecumenical Avoid differences Unified in Christ No communion Plant Love Teach common ground

Team Formation Build agape Stick to talk outlines Prepare for roles Prepare for prison Prepare spiritually Meeting attendance Take time Prayer first

Short Course - Spirit Chapel sacred Avoid a performance Dress in humility Don’t manipulate Listen & love Be vulnerable Focus on family Prayer vigil

Short Course - Program The river is narrow Closing is worship Adapt to the institution Day 4: Encountering others Day 2: Encountering self Day 3: Encountering Christ Day 1: Encountering Kairos Everything in sequence Nothing substituted

The Prison The river is very narrow Religious material through the Chaplain Not to be a visitor Don’t buy from guests Honour the staff’s authority No metal or glass Don’t pass messages, mail Nothing in nothing out

CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS “I was in prison and you visited me” Matthew 25: 36

WHY and WHAT • Committed to the Mission of Kairos: Bringing Christ’s love and forgiveness to all incarcerated individuals, their families and those who work with them, and to assist in their transition to becoming productive citizens. • All can expect highest standards of attitude and behaviour. • As Christians, we live in humility, faithfulness and in the power of the Holy Spirit, expressing this in loving relationships. • Protect the reputation and integrity of the ministry. • We need to recognize the ethical dimension and adhere to the values.

KAIROS VALUES 1. Honour God in All we do • Giving God all the credit. • Diligently sharing His gifts to achieve His purposes. • Seeking Him in Spirit in worshipping, sharing and praying together. • Relinquishing all anxiety to his care.

2. Grow and Build Up one Another • Talking personal responsibility for ourselves - be authentic. • Building up each other - listening encouraging spirit of compassion. • Single family caring deeply - if so need no rules.

3. Maintain Integrity and Excellence • Reviewing operational content. • Incorporating best practice in manuals, training, conduct and ethics. • Adhering to published procedures standards and guidelines.

4. Practice responsible stewardship • Honour corporate responsibilities • Choose best value within budgets • Respond to overall organisational need

OUTCOMES Beliefs and Values Choices Ranking of our values Honouring God Building each other up Maintaining integrity Pursuing excellence Exercising stewardship

NATURE OF THE MINISTRY • Kairos is ecumenical: this is crucial to its purpose and methods. • Must present ourselves as community, cohesive and unified. • Affirmation of the Nicene Creed – common statement of faith – means by which the unity is expressed. • Interdenominational ethos of Kairos requires there be no denominational proselytising, advocacy of one theological viewpoint or denominational practice. • Teams should be denominational diverse – maintain balance

MOTTO – LISTEN, LOVE, LOVE • Will release participants from fear, mistrust and rejection. • They may then engage in a listening and loving relationship with God and others. • Listening involves physical attention. • Non verbal encouragement and restraint of personal agendas. • Conveys value respect and acceptance. • We do not change opinions but witness to Christ’s love.

CONFIDENTIALITY • Builds safety and trust – what is shared around family table stays there. • Demonstrates respect – do not disclose information shared in confidence even to other team members of family members. • Guarantees protection of participants – when using case studies when promoting Kairos, must safeguard privacy.

• National Privacy Policy Act (1988) • Option of interacting anonymously with you • Use fair and lawful ways to collect personal information • Ensure individual is aware of what it will be used for • Particular care with publication of personal information • Must protect privacy of individuals

COMPLIANCE WITH KPMA POLICY AND MANUALS • Kairos is a company of directors (Board), staff and volunteers. • Compliance underpins the credibility and reputation of programs. • Manuals – all volunteers will comply with requirements. • Operations Manual outlines structures and functions. • Correctional Institutions have own code of conduct we must comply with. • Security guidelines must be followed. • State and Commonwealth Laws must be obeyed.

MONEY MATTERS Financial affairs to be managed to high level of integrity, transparency and accountability. PERSONAL BEHAVIOURS We shape our lives and service according to the teaching and example of Jesus Christ.

DUTY OF CARE TO PARTICIPANTS • Must be courteous and fair. • Comply with direction of persons in authority. • Treat residents, families and team members with equal respect. • Dress appropriately. • Do not give or receive gifts.

• Kairos events are alcohol free. • Be beyond reproach with language or behaviour that could be construed as sexual or racial etc. • Lead balanced life spiritually, recreationally, physically and relationally. • Resist forming personal relationships with residents outside Kairos - letters or visits. • Focus of Kairos - encourage inmates to develop relationship with Christ and each other.

ENGAGEMENT IN KAIROS PROGRAMS • Commit to whole program - Team Formation, Short Course and Journey Program or Reunions (Kairos season). • One third of each team to be new volunteers. • Individuals limit to one program per year. (Other church involvement) • Do not be in KI and KO at the same time. • Men with men and women with women. (other than support teams) • Never engage in “one on one” discussions with opposite sex.

INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS • We are guests of institution’s Manager. • Respect the position of the Chaplain. • Memorandum of Understanding • Communication with staff of institution only through Course Leader, Coordinator or Regional Committee Chair. • Follow direction of officers without question. • Always address DCS staff respectfully.

PUBLIC COMMENT • Includes speaking engagements, radio, television, newspapers (including Christian), books, journals, internet. • permission must be sought from CEO of KPMA or Board Chairman. • Use up-to-date material. (Presentation Kit available) OTHER HEADINGS • Use of Facilities and Equipment • Intellectual Property

REPORTING BREACHES OF CONDUCT All have duty to report conduct that places at some risk other staff or volunteers, participants or ministry. COMPLAINT PROCEDURES Advice Counselling Apology Warning Leave ministry Report to DOCS or police (unlawful behaviour)

RESOURCES TO HELP THE LEADER • RED Kairos Inside Program Manual (2015 edition) • EKI Training Manual (2015 edition) • Regional Committee • EZRA and the EZRA Support Group • Kairos Ezra Support website and other websites • Local knowledge and supporting documents • Leadership Team (particularly Advising Leader) • Volunteer Management System (VMS) Coordinator

Check for VIDEOS under Newsroom for use when promoting Kairos

THE KAIROS CONTINUING MINISTRY (“The Journey Program”) • The Principal Purpose of Kairos is to establish strong Christian communities among the populations of correctional institutions. • This is essentially done through the impact of small, 3‑to‑ 5 person share and prayer groups of the residents in the institutions.

Heart of Kairos Journey Program

The KPMA Program Manual describes these key components: • The Short Course (first experience of meeting in family groups) • Instructional Reunion (encouragement and training for participating in on-going ministry) • “Prayer and Share” fellowship • Journey Program(chance for inside community to lead the program) • Two Day Retreat (encouragement for those who have “drifted away” to rejoin the group)

In Australia it is common to label the whole program of continuing ministry as "The Journey Program" and often is a regular (weekly, fortnightly or even monthly) activity, on a consistent day of the week and at a set time. Such a program may incorporate various aspects of the four components of the continuing ministry of Kairos.

Basic principles of support • The Kairos volunteer is not to become a primary support person for any resident. • We must encourage residents to enter into community with each other rather than with ourselves. • By engaging in the continuing ministry activities (especially “Prayer & Share”), residents begin to form relationships of trust with each other and with God. • The more these relationships grow, the easier and more effective will be their rehabilitation and reconciliation with family and the community after release.