Give participants 5-10 minutes to write down biblical stories, passages, doctrine, facts, and other opinions that support their ideas about racism. Make sure each person has a piece of paper and pencil for this exercise. Remind the participants that this is a time of naming and listening, not for discussion – that will come later. Allow each participant no more than two minutes to name questions, fears, or hesitancies about the topic. Reinforce that this space is a safe place for people to freely express their opinions and perspectives.įorm people into small groups, with a maximum of three people to a group. Point out and read the conversation guidelines.
Give an overview of the main topic of discussion. (For examples, see the Courageous Conversations Prayer Guide)
Have a copy of the prayer for everyone to follow along or participate in the prayer. This time of silence is important to center yourselves and mark the space and time as unique. Personal Assessment of the Situation (10 minutes)Ĭlosing Prayer (2 minutes) Courageous Conversationīegin with silence and/or the lighting of a candle to represent God’s presence. The following is based on a 90-minute timeframe. Microphone - to enable all to hear the speaker(s) clearly.Bell or chime for beginning and ending times of silence.Printout or screen for displaying Guidelines.Small cross or some other marker to serve as a talking stick.Place Guidelines for the Conversation around the room in large print or on a projection screen (See Sample Guidelines for Courageous Conversations). Set up the room with a small circle of chairs (4-8). See the Sample Outlines Introduction » Setting for a Safe Environment: For more information about Goals, Setting, Design, and Use of Scripture,
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