Relational Wisdom Summit

Relational Wisdom 360

A live, two-day event that enhances relational wisdom, peacemaking, coaching  and conciliation skills through interactive, hands-on training

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings

NOTE: The Summit begins June 13, however we are offering an informal dinner the evening of June 12. Please feel free to join us either for dinner on the 12th or the morning of the 13th. Summit / ‘suhm· it/ A high-level gathering of individuals with a shared interest and personal experience in a specialized field to participate in interactive conversations and exercises designed to deepen insights, improve skills, build relationships and expand networks.OverviewA Relational Wisdom Summit is a live, two-day training event that enhances relational wisdom, peacemaking, instructor, coaching and conciliation skills through interactive, hands-on cross-training that includes Scripture exposition and application, discussion questions, testimonies, case studies, movie evaluations and real-life role plays.The goal of these exercises is to work the principles of relational wisdom, peacemaking, coaching and conciliation so deeply into students’ hearts and minds that these concepts are converted into skills, then habits and finally a way of being.Summits are open to people who have completed RW360’s two Foundational Training Courses (<a href="https://www.rw-academy.org/p/discovering-relational-wisdom" title="https://www.rw-academy.org/p/discovering-relational-wisdom" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Discovering Relational Wisdom</a> and <a href="https://www.rw-academy.org/p/relational-peacemaking" title="https://www.rw-academy.org/p/relational-peacemaking" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Relational Peacemaking</a>) and read <a href="http://www.rw360.org/gptc" title="http://www.rw360.org/gptc" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Guiding People Through Conflict</a>, which takes 20+ hours of study. <blockquote>Note: You may register and reserve a seat at a Summit before completing all the prerequisite training, but if you do not complete all the required training 30 days before a Summit, your registration will be bumped to a future Summit.</blockquote> In addition to improving relational wisdom and enhancing conflict prevention and resolution skills, Summits are designed to strengthen relationships and accelerate the development of <a href="http://www.rw360.org/pstpdf" title="http://www.rw360.org/pstpdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Peace Sower Teams</a> in churches, ministries and businesses and the use of <a href="http://www.rw360.org/pace" title="http://www.rw360.org/pace" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PACE Program</a> resources for <a href="https://www.rw360.org/ro2" title="https://www.rw360.org/ro2" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">outreach, evangelism and church growth</a>.Summit participation will satisfy the continuing education requirements for Certified RW Coaches™ and Certified RW Conciliators™ for two years.The first Summit is scheduled for June 13 and 14, 2025, in Billings, Montana.We will be hosting a Welcome Dinner on Thursday June 12 at 5:30. Please let us know if you can join!Registration fee: $325/person. <blockquote>"Practice these things, immerse yourself in them, so all may see your progress." 1 Timothy 4:15</blockquote> <blockquote>"To learn, read...to understand, write...to improve, practice...to master, teach."</blockquote>Summit OutcomesThe training that students are required to complete prior to a Summit event will give the group a shared experiential framework that enables them to carry out a series of cross-training exercises that advance seven outcomes.1. Students will build personal relationships and develop networks that they can turn to for encouragement, support and advice long after the Summit is over.2. Students will gain new insights from one another on how to model and practice relational wisdom and peacemaking in the family, church and workplace.3. Students will improve their ability to use coaching and conciliation skills to help other people strengthen relationships and resolve conflicts.4. Students will be inspired and equipped to use <a href="http://www.rw360.org/pace" title="http://www.rw360.org/pace" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">PACE Program</a> materials for community service, evangelism and church growth.5. Students will be inspired and equipped to establish <a href="http://www.rw360.org/pstpdf" title="http://www.rw360.org/pstpdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Peace Sower Teams</a> in their home churches, ministries, schools or businesses to provide ongoing in-house training, coaching and conciliation services.6. Students will develop a deeper commitment to apply all these principles in their daily lives and a greater confidence that they can help others to do the same.7. As students see how others are using RW shepherding, instructing, coaching and conciliation skills, they will be inspired to pursue <a href="http://www.rw360.org/academic-catalog" title="http://www.rw360.org/academic-catalog" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">additional training</a> themselves.Interactive “ABC” Learning· Affective learning – shaping emotions, values, attitudes and motivations that inspire godly relationships· Behavioral learning – shaping purposeful actions, skills, habits and character through personal application and practice· Cognitive learning – increasing knowledge while shaping thinking skills such as analysis, evaluation and application.Training FormatThe room will be set up with four people at a table. We will rotate through the exercises listed below, allowing the four people at each table to interact with the material for 10-20 minutes, depending on the content. The Summit leader will then draw the room together for group interaction, saying: “Let’s share some of the wisdom in this room. If someone at your table offered a particularly insightful observation, please raise your hand so you can share it with the whole group.” After several students share, we will move on to another exercise.Student InputWe will develop exercises by seeking input from the entire RW360 network, asking people to submit issues, questions, scenarios and cases from their own lives.Scripture Exposition and ApplicationThe Bible will be our compass and map throughout this training. We will provide multiple opportunities for students to read and interpret relevant Bible passages and apply them to specific scenarios, discussion questions and case studies.Practical Application QuestionsWe will provide real life family, church and workplace scenarios to set the stage for students to discuss practical ways to apply the principles of relational wisdom, peacemaking, coaching and conciliation in challenging situations.TestimoniesExercises will be designed to allow students to share testimonies on how God has enabled them to live out the principles of relational wisdom and peacemaking in their personal lives (e.g., <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WOntL1ZtG2COCiOVbN3D9dwmoPiYsQtk/view" title="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WOntL1ZtG2COCiOVbN3D9dwmoPiYsQtk/view" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Jenae Alexander</a>), to serve others through coaching and conciliation, to teach PACE seminars and to build effective Peace Sower Teams.Case StudiesWe will discuss case studies based on real life family, church and workplace conflicts (similar to these <a href="https://rw360.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Relational-Peacemaking-Case-Studies.doc" title="https://rw360.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Relational-Peacemaking-Case-Studies.doc" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">case studies</a> from our Relational Peacemaking course).Movie EvaluationsWe will show short movie clips like those used in <a href="https://rw360.org/category/rw-movie-blog/" title="https://rw360.org/category/rw-movie-blog/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RW Movie Blogs</a> and our online courses and discuss select application questions.Role PlaysWe will set up short role plays with a written script and then give students the opportunity to practice specific RW, peacemaking, coaching and conciliation skills.BrainstormingWe will take advantage of the experience and wisdom of Summit students by brain-storming ways to improve our resources, training and strategies for spreading the gospel, strengthening the church and extending the kingdom of Christ.Click here for <a href="https://rw360.org/relational-wisdom-summit/#faqs" title="https://rw360.org/relational-wisdom-summit/#faqs" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Frequently Asked Questions</a> About This Summit

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