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Copyright - New Creation Publishing ©2007 P.O. Box 489 Campbellsville, Kentucky 42719 Phone: 270-465-3457 www.theophostic.com The scripture text is taken from the Holy Bible - New International Version, unless otherwise specified. Do not attempt to facilitate this ministry without meeting the following requirements: • Read the entire Theophostic Prayer Ministry Basic Seminar Manual ©2007 • View the entire 2007 edition of the Theophostic Prayer Ministry Basic Training DVD Series • View the Theophostic Prayer Ministry Live Ministry Demonstration Training DVD Series (Series

One) This Participant’s Workbook may not be reproduced for any reason.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

My sincere gratitude is given to all the people who encouraged and helped me through the process of developing this Theophostic Prayer Ministry Basic Training Program. Their steadfast hearts gave me the support I needed to keep going as I prepared this Participant’s Workbook and the accompanying Leader’s Guide and Ministry Guide. I offer my deepest thanks to:

my husband, Tom, whose kindness and patience are always with me. His faithful support and constant encouragement were a great blessing to me. This was a journey that he and I walked together.

my twin sister, Jackie Smolek, who gave me excellent advice and loving encouragement through it

all. I thank her especially for the hours of proofreading she did for me and for her suggestion to prepare a book of summaries for the training that became the Ministry Guide.

my children and extended family members, for their understanding of the amount of time this

project took.

my friend, Wendie Benton, who spent hours at the computer helping me with the format for many of the pages in the training books. Her skills and generous spirit were a great blessing.

my friend, Cheryl Wagner, whose excellent computer skills saved me so much time. Her loving

support and kindness were just what I needed.

my friends, Ted and Mary Dinsmore, whose proofreading and computer skills were a great help to me. I know the Lord put them in my life to work with me during the final editing of all 3 training books. I especially thank Ted for developing the format of the Lesson Plans and helping with the assembling of the books.

my friends from Costa Rica, Zelmira Valverde and Fabricio Ulate, whose enthusiasm for

presenting the training program in their country was a source of inspiration to me.

Dr. Ed Smith, the founder of Theophostic Prayer Ministry, for allowing me to fulfill the strong desire in my heart to train people to do the ministry process thoroughly and effectively.

Andrea S. Panozzo

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE ix INTRODUCTION x SECTION ONE – UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC TRAINING PROCESS Introductory Meeting: Purpose of Training Program & Content of Training Books Summary of the Introductory Meeting 2 Training Program Overview 3 DVD Ministry Demonstration – Summary 9 DVD Ministry Demonstration – Discussion 10 16 Week Basic Training Program Completion Agreement 11 Notes from the Introductory Meeting 14

SECTION TWO – UNDERSTANDING THEOPHOSTIC PRAYER MINISTRY Lesson 1: Study of Chapter 1 from the Basic Seminar Manual - What is Theophostic Prayer? Summary of Lesson 1 16 Chapter 1 – Homework Questions 17 Lesson 1– Practice Worksheet 19 Lesson 1 – DVD Ministry Demonstration – Summary 20 Lesson 1 – DVD Ministry Demonstration – Discussion 21 Comprehension Test Schedule for the 16 Week Basic Training Program 22 Notes from Lesson 1 23 Lesson 2: Study of Chapter 2 from the Basic Seminar Manual - The Basic Principles of Theophostic Prayer Ministry Summary of Lesson 2 24 Chapter 2 – Homework Questions 25 Lesson 2 – Practice Worksheet 27 Lesson 2 – DVD Ministry Demonstration – Summary 28 Lesson 2 – DVD Ministry Demonstration – Discussion 29 Notes from Lesson 2 30

SECTION THREE – UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF THE THEOPHOSTIC PRAYER MINISTRY PROCESS

Lesson 3: Study of Chapter 3 from the Basic Seminar Manual - Replacing Lies with Truth Summary of Lesson 3 32 Chapter 3 – Homework Questions 33 Lesson 3 – Practice Worksheet 35 Lesson 3 – DVD Ministry Demonstration – Summary 37 Lesson 3 – DVD Ministry Demonstration – Discussion 38 Notes from Lesson 3 39

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Lesson 4: Study of Chapter 4 from the Basic Seminar Manual - Types and Categories of Lies Summary of Lesson 4 40 Chapter 4 – Homework Questions 41 Lesson 4 – Practice Worksheet 43 Lesson 4 – DVD Ministry Demonstration – Summary 45 Lesson 4 – DVD Ministry Demonstration – Discussion 46 Notes from Lesson 4 47 Lesson 5: Study of Chapter 5 from the Basic Seminar Manual - Understanding Memory Summary of Lesson 5 48 Chapter 5 – Homework Questions 49 Lesson 5 – DVD Ministry Demonstration – Summary 51 Lesson 5 – DVD Ministry Demonstration – Discussion 52 Notes from Lesson 5 53

SECTION FOUR – FACILITATING THE THEOPHOSTIC PRAYER MINISTRY PROCESS Lesson 6: Study of Chapter 6 from the Basic Seminar Manual - Preparing to Facilitate Your First Session Summary of Lesson 6 56 Chapter 6 – Homework Questions 57 Notes from Lesson 6 58 Lesson 7: Study of Chapter 7 from the Basic Seminar Manual - Facilitating Theophostic Prayer Ministry Summary of Lesson 7 59 Chapter 7 – Homework Questions 60 Lesson 7 – Practice Worksheet 62 Notes from Lesson 7 64

SECTION FIVE – DEALING WITH HINDRANCES TO THE THEOPHOSTIC PRAYER MINISTRY PROCESS Lesson 8: Study of Chapter 8 from the Basic Seminar Manual - Dealing with Hindrances Summary of Lesson 8 66 Chapter 8 – Homework Questions 67 Lesson 8 – Practice Worksheet 69 Lesson 8 – DVD Ministry Demonstration – Summary 71 Lesson 8 – DVD Ministry Demonstration – Discussion 72 Notes from Lesson 8 73

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Lesson 9: Study of Chapter 9 from the Basic Seminar Manual - The Power of Free Will: Belief and Choice Summary of Lesson 9 74 Chapter 9 – Homework Questions 75 Lesson 9 – Practice Worksheet 76 Notes from Lesson 9 77 Lesson 10: Study of Chapter 10 from the Basic Seminar Manual - Dissociation and Denial Summary of Lesson 10 78 Chapter 10 – Homework Questions 79 Notes from Lesson 10 81

SECTION SIX – UNDERSTANDING THE OUTCOME OF THEOPHOSTIC PRAYER MINISTRY

Lesson 11: Study of Chapter 11 from the Basic Seminar Manual - Mind Renewal Summary of Lesson 11 84 Chapter 11 – Homework Questions 85 Notes from Lesson 11 86

SECTION SEVEN – DEALING WITH SIN DURING THE THEOPHOSTIC PRAYER MINISTRY PROCESS

Lesson 12: Study of Chapter 12 from the Basic Seminar Manual - Sin and Theophostic Prayer Summary of Lesson 12 88 Chapter 12 – Homework Questions 89 Notes from Lesson 12 90

SECTION EIGHT – DOING THE THEOPHOSTIC PRAYER MINISTRY PROCESS FOR YOURSELF

Lesson 13: Study of Chapter 13 from the Basic Seminar Manual - Practicing Theophostic Prayer Ministry on Yourself Summary of Lesson 13 92 Chapter 13 – Homework Questions 93 Notes from Lesson 13 94

SECTION NINE – INCORPORATING THEOPHOSTIC PRAYER MINISTRY INTO A CHURCH SETTING

Lesson 14: Study of Chapter 14 from the Basic Seminar Manual - Introducing Theophostic Prayer Ministry to the Local Church Summary of Lesson 14 96 Chapter 14 – Homework Questions 97 Notes from Lesson 14 99

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SECTION TEN – BECOMING EXPERIENCED THEOPHOSTIC PRAYER MINISTRY FACILITATORS Closing Meeting: The Steps to Take Beyond Basic Training Summary of the Closing Meeting 102 A Plan for Becoming Experienced TPM Facilitators 103 Notes from the Closing Meeting 104 Back Cover 105

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PREFACE

I was first introduced to Theophostic Prayer Ministry while attending a Christian Conference in 1998. My great appreciation for the ministry inspired me to develop a 16 Week Basic Training Program to be used along with the Basic Seminar Manual and the Basic Training DVD Series. Drawing on my teaching background, my goal was to offer a comprehensive training process that would thoroughly train people to facilitate the ministry. The 16 week training process developed gradually as I presented several pilot training programs. Through these programs, I was able to benefit from the feedback of the participants. Everything I learned from these experimental programs has been incorporated into this 2007 edition of the program. The books needed to participate in the training are the Basic Seminar Manual, a Leader’s Guide, a Participant’s Workbook, a Ministry Guide, and a DVD Ministry Demonstration Student Workbook. These books are designed to be used together to give the participants a thorough understanding of the ministry and the ability to facilitate it effectively. The 16 week program can provide a community experience during which the participants learn the ministry, practice it together, observe DVD ministry demonstrations, and also receive mentoring. It offers pastors and ministry leaders a standardized tool for bringing forth well trained facilitators to serve on ministry teams. My hope is that through this training program many lay people and professionals will become fully equipped to take the gift of Theophostic Prayer and share it with others. My prayer is that the Lord’s plan for Theophostic Prayer Ministry will be accomplished through those who dedicate themselves to and persevere through this training process. Andrea S. Panozzo

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INTRODUCTION This Participant’s Workbook is one of three books that make up the Theophostic Prayer Ministry 16 Week Basic Training Program. The other two books are a Leader’s Guide and a Ministry Guide. The 16 week program is intended to be used as part of the overall training process suggested by the Theophostic Prayer Ministries office. This process consists of the following steps: 1) viewing the Basic Training Seminar DVD Series; 2) learning the content of the Basic Seminar Manual; 3) viewing the seven live demonstrations of the Ministry Demonstration Training DVD Series; and 4) taking up to eight months to practice with a team both facilitating and receiving ministry. Of these training steps, the second and third can be accomplished by participating in the 16 week program since the studying of the Basic Seminar Manual and the viewing of the Ministry Demonstration Training DVD Series are incorporated into it. This 16 week program is meant to be experienced, whenever possible, within a church or community setting following a Theophostic Prayer Ministry Basic Training DVD Seminar. However, individual training can be done when a supervisory group setting is not possible. It is assumed that since you have in hand this Participant’s Workbook, you are planning to participate with a group of people to learn Theophostic Prayer Ministry. It is assumed that you own a copy of the Theophostic Prayer Ministry Basic Seminar Manual ©2007*, are committed to learning the content of the manual, and are willing to see this process through to the end. It is also assumed that you and those who will be experiencing this training have viewed the entire 2007 edition of the Theophostic Prayer Ministry Basic Training DVD Series that is available through Theophostic Prayer Ministries (www.theophostic.com). Before proceeding, it is vital that all of the above be in place. *Note: If you have the 2005 edition of the Basic Seminar Manual, then this Participant’s Workbook will not correspond with what you have. A Participant’s Workbook that corresponds to that edition is available through Theophostic Prayer Ministries (www.theophostic.com). Objectives of the Participant’s Workbook The 16 Week Basic Training Program has been developed with three primary objectives in mind. These objectives are reflected throughout the content of the Participant’s Workbook. 1. To offer a balance of several different teaching methods in order to address the distinct learning

styles of the training participants. This balance is accomplished through the following teaching tools: Reading Assignments, Study Aids, Homework Questions, Group Discussions, Comprehension Tests, DVD Ministry Demonstrations, Practice Worksheets, Practice Ministry Sessions, and Mentoring.

2. To help the participants, as well as the leaders of the program, grow in their relationship with God. Since this ministry is, in its most basic form, intentional and focused prayer, each lesson in the Participant’s Workbook is designed to provide an open door for the presence of the Lord through the use of prayer and scripture (music is optional). Time is allowed during each training lesson for the participants to share their thoughts concerning the relationship of the weekly scripture passage to the teachings of Theophostic Prayer Ministry. The use of scripture makes the strong biblical foundation of the ministry evident and emphasizes to the participants that only the Lord Jesus can truly equip them to become effective TPM facilitators.

3. To provide a total learning process that adequately equips people to facilitate the ministry procedure. This process consists of a three-fold approach for learning, which includes Teaching,

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Training, and Mentoring. These three teaching methods are interwoven throughout the Participant’s Workbook:

• Teaching involves presenting information about Theophostic Prayer Ministry to the training

participants. The essential information that students of the ministry need to learn is contained in the 14 Chapters of the Basic Seminar Manual ©2007. The content of the manual is the foundation upon which the entire 16 week program is based.

• Training involves application of the information that has been learned. The Participant’s

Workbook provides many opportunities for the training participants to develop their ministry skills through the use of several types of practice activities. Along with these practice activities, the participants apply what they have learned by facilitating the TPM process with each other during practice ministry sessions. Also, the participants are given the opportunity to see the application of the TPM principles they are learning by viewing seven DVD Ministry Demonstrations of Dr. Smith facilitating TPM.

• Mentoring involves observation and evaluation. During several lessons of the Training Program,

the participants are given the opportunity to be observed, advised, and evaluated by experienced facilitators in mentoring types of situations as they practice ministry together. Although experienced mentors may not always be available, this is the best training approach to use. If other mentors are not available, the training leaders provide as much mentoring as possible by observing and evaluating the participants while they are in their practice ministry groups.

Content of the Participant’s Workbook The activities contained in the lessons of this Participant’s Workbook help to teach, train, and mentor the participants. All of the materials needed to do these activities are provided in this Workbook. The main components of the training lessons are listed below along with the purpose for each one. • Scripture Discussions and Prayers (Music is optional) – to promote the spiritual growth of the

training participants • The Chapters of the TPM Basic Seminar Manual – to teach the information needed to understand

and facilitate TPM • Homework Questions Related to the Content of TPM Manual – to emphasize the main ministry

concepts in the TPM Manual • Comprehension Tests – to evaluate the participant’s understanding of what has been taught from the

TPM Manual • Practice Worksheets – to develop the participant’s ministry skills through the application of what has

been learned • Group Discussions – to enable the participants to express their comments and questions about what

they are learning • DVD Ministry Demonstration Summaries and Discussions – to provide observation and analysis

of actual ministry sessions in which TPM principles are applied • Study Aids (summaries, outlines, charts) – to provide a resource for the participants to draw upon as

they study and review the essential information about the ministry • Practice Ministry Sessions – to provide application in ministry settings of the facilitating skills the

participants have learned • Mentoring – to give the participants the opportunity to receive advice from and be evaluated by

experienced TPM facilitators

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Format of the Participant’s Workbook The Participant’s Workbook focuses on 10 main areas of study. These 10 areas that are listed below correspond to the main topics found in the TPM Basic Seminar Manual ©2007. • Section One explains the purpose for and the content of the training program. • Sections Two defines what Theophostic Prayer Ministry is and explains the basic principles it is

based upon. • Section Three describes what the basic elements are of the ministry process. • Section Four describes in detail how to facilitate a ministry session. • Section Five provides information concerning how facilitators should deal with hindrances to the

ministry process. • Section Six clarifies what the outcome of the ministry process is. • Section Seven explains how sin should be dealt with during a ministry session. • Section Eight teaches how people can do the ministry process for themselves. • Section Nine offers advice for incorporating Theophostic Prayer Ministry into a church setting. • Section Ten encourages the training participants to continue practicing ministry beyond the 16 weeks

of training in order to become experienced TPM facilitators. Usage of the Participant’s Workbook This Workbook will help to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to facilitate Theophostic Prayer Ministry. When using this Participant’s Workbook, you will be led step-by-step through the basic training process. In the Introductory section of the Workbook, there is a Training Program Overview that will help you understand the structure of the whole training program. There is also a Lesson Summary page at the beginning of each section of the Workbook that explains the components, activities, and homework assignments related to each training meeting. Each of the training meetings will take approximately 2 ½ hours to complete. The three main parts of each lesson are: • Opening Steps – 20 minutes • Basic Steps – 2 hours • Closing Steps – 10 minutes

CONCLUSION There is a great need for highly equipped TPM facilitators. There is also a need for people to commit themselves to seeing this become a reality in the Body of Christ. It is hoped that this Participant’s Workbook will be a useful tool for training many people to effectively facilitate the ministry process. If you are using this Workbook to become a well-equipped TPM facilitator, prepare thoroughly for each lesson and avoid cutting corners when going through the training process. The standards must be high for those seeking to minister to hurting people.

SECTION ONE Understanding the Basic Training Process Introductory Meeting • The Purpose of the Training Program • The Content of the Training Books

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SUMMARY OF THE INTRODUCTORY MEETING

PARTICIPANT’S ASSIGNMENT IN PREPARATION FOR THE

INTRODUCTORY MEETING View the entire TPM Basic Training DVD Series. (Preferably view this Series by participating in a TPM Basic Training Seminar.)

FOCUS FOR THE INTRODUCTORY MEETING

• The Purpose of the Training Program • The Content of the Training Books

ACTIVITIES FOR THE INTRODUCTORY MEETING

• Discuss the Scripture Reading

• Begin with Prayer

• Get to Know Each Other

• Reflect on the Value of a 16 Week Training Process

• Become Knowledgeable about of the Need for Legal Safeguards when Doing Ministry

• Discuss the 16 Week Basic Training Program Completion Agreement

• Receive the Training Books

• View the Content of the Training Books

• View the Overall Plan of the Training Program

• View the Basic Components of the 16 Training Meetings

• Reflect on the Commitment the Training Involves

• Reflect on the Importance of Prayer

• View and Discuss a DVD Ministry Demonstration

• Receive the Homework Assignment

• End with Prayer

SCRIPTURE FOR THE

INTRODUCTORY MEETING Hebrews 13:20-21

May the Lord, God of Peace, who

through the blood of the eternal

covenant brought back from the dead

our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of

the sheep, equip you with everything

good for doing His will, and may He

work in us what is pleasing to Him

through Jesus Christ, to whom be

glory forever and ever.

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TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEW INTRODUCTORY MEETING and LESSONS 1 & 2

SECTION ONE Understanding the Basic

Training Process

SECTION TWO

Understanding Theophostic Prayer Ministry

INTRODUCTORY MEETING THE PURPOSE OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM THE CONTENT OF THE TRAINING BOOKS

PREPARATION FOR THE INTRODUCTORY

MEETING

VIEW the entire TPM Basic Training DVD Series. (Preferably – View this Series by participating in a TPM Basic Training Seminar.) INTRODUCTORY MEETING

SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 13: 20-21 DVD: Ministry Session One – The God Who Watches Over Us (40 minutes)

LESSON 1

WHAT IS THEOPHOSTIC

PRAYER?

PREPARATION FOR LESSON 1

Read in the TPM Manual:

Chapter 1 Answer in the Participant’s Workbook:

Chapter 1 Homework Questions

Read in the Ministry Guide:

What TPM Is and Is Not What TPM Can and Cannot Do

The Role of the Ministry Facilitator and the Ministry Recipient in the TPM Process

LESSON 1 SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 6: 1-8 DVD: Ministry Session Five – The God Who is Present Throughout the Seasons of Life (40 minutes)

LESSON 2

THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THEOPHOSTIC PRAYER MINISTRY

PREPARATION FOR LESSON 2

Read in the TPM Manual:

Chapter 2 Answer in the Participant’s Workbook:

Chapter 2 Homework Questions

Read in the Ministry Guide:

The Basic Principles of TPM Prepare for a Comprehension Test: Study - Chapters 1 and 2 in the TPM Manual

LESSON 2

SCRIPTURE: Psalm 16: 7-11 DVD: Ministry Session Six – The God Who Will Not Forsake Us (23 minutes)

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TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEW – LESSONS 3 THROUGH 5

SECTION THREE

Understanding the Basic Elements of the Theophostic Prayer Ministry Process

LESSON 3

REPLACING LIES WITH TRUTH

PREPARATION FOR LESSON 3

Read in the TPM Manual:

Chapter 3 Answer in the Participant’s Workbook:

Chapter 3 Homework Questions

Read in the Ministry Guide:

The Four Basic Elements of TPM

Facilitator’s Responses – The Four Basic Elements of TPM

LESSON 3 SCRIPTURE: Psalms 139: 23-24 DVD: Ministry Session Seven – The God Who Values Us (18 minutes)

LESSON 4 TYPES AND CATEGORIES

OF LIES

PREPARATION FOR LESSON 4

Read in the TPM Manual:

Chapter 4 Answer in the Participant’s Workbook:

Chapter 4 Homework Questions Read in the Ministry Guide:

The Types of Lies The Categories of Lies Guidelines for Dealing with

the Different Types of Lies

LESSON 4 SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 4: 17-25 DVD: Ministry Session Four – The God Who Looks at the Heart (27 minutes)

LESSON 5

UNDERSTANDING MEMORY

PREPARATION FOR LESSON 5

Read in the TPM Manual:

Chapter 5 Appendix Two – A Comparison of TPM and RMT

Answer in the Participant’s Workbook:

Chapter 5 Homework Questions

Read in the Ministry Guide:

Distinctions Between Recovered Memory Therapy (RMT) and TPM

Prepare for a Comprehension Test: Study Chapters 3, 4 and 5 in the TPM Manual

LESSON 5 SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 33: 2-3 DVD: Ministry Session Two – The God Who Gives Good Gifts (30 minutes)

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TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEW – LESSONS 6 THROUGH 8

SECTION FOUR SECTION FIVE Facilitating the Theophostic Prayer Ministry Process Dealing with Hindrances to the Theophostic Prayer Ministry Process (continued) >>>

LESSON 6

PREPARING TO FACILITATE YOUR FIRST

SESSION

PREPARATION FOR LESSON 6

Read in the TPM Manual:

Chapter 6 Answer in the Participant’s Workbook:

Chapter 6 Homework Questions

Read in the Ministry Guide:

The Recording and Agreement Forms in Sections Five and Six

TPM Session Guidelines (Training Copy)

Facilitator’s Responses – Prepare and Encourage the Ministry Recipient

LESSON 6 SCRIPTURE: John 15: 1-5 PRACTICE MINISTRY: Ministry Step 1

LESSON 7

FACILITATING THEOPHOSTIC PRAYER

MINISTRY

PREPARATION FOR LESSON 7

Read in the TPM Manual:

Chapter 7 Answer in the Participant’s Workbook:

Chapter 7 Homework Questions

Read in the Ministry Guide:

Additional TPM Components - Defined Facilitator’s Responses – Additional TPM Components

An Overview of the TPM Process

Facilitator’s Responses – The Four Basic Elements of TPM (Review)

Facilitator’s Responses – Closing a TPM Session

Facilitator’s Responses – Specific Ministry Situations

Prepare for a Comprehension Test: Study – Chapters 6 and 7 in the TPM Manual

LESSON 7 SCRIPTURE: John 14: 25-26 PRACTICE MINISTRY: Ministry Steps 2-9

LESSON 8

DEALING WITH HINDRANCES

PREPARATION FOR LESSON 8

Read in the TPM Manual:

Chapter 8 Answer in the Participant’s Workbook:

Chapter 8 Homework Questions

Read in the Ministry Guide:

14 Primary Hindrances to Effective TPM

The Hindrance Identification Chart

Facilitator’s Responses - Hindrances to TPM

Informed Consent for Lay/Church Ministry Form

How TPM Facilitators Can Avoid Creating Hindrances While Ministering

LESSON 8 SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 12: 1-2a DVD: Ministry Session Three – The God Who is in Control (20 minutes)

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TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEW – LESSONS 9 THROUGH 11

SECTION FIVE Dealing with Hindrances to the Theophostic Prayer Ministry

Process (continued)

SECTION SIX Understanding the Outcome

of Theophostic Prayer Ministry

LESSON 9

THE POWER OF FREE WILL: BELIEF AND

CHOICE

PREPARATION FOR LESSON 9

Read in the TPM Manual:

Chapter 9 Answer in the Participant’s Workbook:

Chapter 9 Homework Questions

Read in the Ministry Guide: Facilitator’s Responses – Demonic Manifestations

LESSON 9 SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 10: 3-5 PRACTICE MINISTRY DVD Ministry Sample - Session One – The God Who Watches Over Us (10 minute sample)

LESSON 10

DISSOCIATION AND DENIAL

PREPARATION FOR LESSON 10

Read in the TPM Manual:

Chapter 10 Answer in the Participant’s Workbook:

Chapter 10 Homework Questions

Read in the Ministry Guide: Facilitator’s Responses – Dissociation and Denial

Prepare for a Comprehension Test: Study – Chapters 8, 9, and 10 in the TPM Manual

LESSON 10 SCRIPTURE: Jeremiah 29: 11-14 PRACTICE MINISTRY

LESSON 11

MIND RENEWAL

PREPARATION FOR LESSON 11

Read in the TPM Manual:

Chapter 11 Answer in the Participant’s Workbook:

Chapter 11 Homework Questions

LESSON 11 SCRIPTURE: Romans 12: 1-2 PRACTICE MINISTRY

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TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEW – LESSONS 12 THROUGH 14

SECTION SEVEN Dealing with Sin During the Theophostic Prayer Ministry

Process

SECTION NINE Incorporating Theophostic

Prayer Ministry into a Church Setting

LESSON 12

SIN AND THEOPHOSTIC PRAYER

PREPARATION FOR LESSON 12

Read in the TPM Manual:

Chapter 12 Answer in the Participant’s Workbook:

Chapter 12 Homework Questions

Read in the Ministry Guide:

The Differences Between Sins and Wounds

Forgiveness and Reconciliation

Prepare for a Comprehension Test: Study – Chapters 11 and 12 in the TPM Manual

LESSON 12 SCRIPTURE: John 8: 31-36 PRACTICE MINISTRY

LESSON 13

PRACTICING THEOPHOSTIC PRAYER

MINISTRY ON YOURSELF

PREPARATION FOR LESSON 13

Read in the TPM Manual:

Chapter 13 Answer in the Participant’s Workbook:

Chapter 13 Homework Questions

Read in the Ministry Guide:

Answers to Questions about TPM

LESSON 13 SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 3: 5-6 PRACTICE MINISTRY

LESSON 14

INTRODUCING THEOPHOSTIC PRAYER

MINISTRY TO THE LOCAL CHURCH

PREPARATION FOR LESSON 14

Read in the TPM Manual:

Chapter 14 Answer in the Participant’s Workbook:

Chapter 14 Homework Questions

Read in the Ministry Guide: (Section Seven)

A Step-by-Step Procedure for Incorporating TPM into a Church Setting

Theophostic Ministries Third Party Promotional Guidelines

Website Disclaimer A Sample Letter of Invitation to a TPM Basic Training DVD Seminar

A Sample Letter of Invitation to a TPM 16 Week Basic Training Program

Prepare for a Comprehension Test: Study – Chapters 13 and 14 in the TPM Manual

LESSON 14 SCRIPTURE: Acts 5: 12-14 PRACTICE MINISTRY

SECTION EIGHT Doing the Theophostic Prayer Ministry Process for Yourself

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TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEW – CLOSING MEETING

SECTION TEN Becoming Experienced TPM

Facilitators

CLOSING MEETING

THE STEPS TO TAKE BEYOND BASIC

TRAINING

PREPARATION FOR THE CLOSING MEETING

Read in the Participant’s Workbook: • A Plan for Becoming Experienced TPM Facilitators Read in the Ministry Guide: • Two Basic Ministry Models

- A Comparison Chart • Summary Chart – The 3 Roles in the Body Life Model Prayer Group

CLOSING MEETING SCRIPTURE: Philippians 4: 12-14 PRACTICE MINISTRY

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INTRODUCTORY MEETING DVD MINISTRY DEMONSTRATION SUMMARY

The God Who Watches Over Us Series One, Session One

Presenting

Emotion Memory Surfaced Lies Exposed Truth Received

Present Situation and Emotions - recent trauma - child and blind cord - grief - helpless - could not protect my son - upset - panic - fear of loss of

child - sadness all

around me Past Emotions - fear – hear words, “You are so

stupid.” - confusion - sorrow and

sadness (truth- based) – because child had to go through choking experience

New Emotions - a heavy peace on

me physically - gratitude to Jesus

that He was holding my son

- more stable emotionally

Asthma Attack Memory - age: 8 or 9 - no babysitter - could not protect

younger sister - got neighbor - helpless Childhood Memories - fear throughout

childhood - people would

laugh at me - inability to trust

people

- I am helpless - I could not

protect my sister

- I am not capable of protecting my children

- There is something in me that is missing, totally lacking

- There is something I should just know how to do

- I need to punish myself because I am blowing it as a mother

- I cannot trust anyone

- It wasn’t just by

chance because God placed me close enough

- Jesus wants me to mother my children in joy, not sadness

- I was just a little child and needed a parent to help

- Children just don’t know how

- Childlike faith is a gift from God, not a curse

- Jesus is blocking the words, “You are so stupid,” so they are not hitting me

- Jesus has given me TPM so that I don’t blow it as a mother

- He will show me how to mother my children

- I am not on my own - Jesus is behind me

showing me how, like a parent teaching a child how to wash his hands

- Jesus allowed this to happen

- He is taking fear of losing a child

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INTRODUCTORY MEETING DVD MINISTRY DEMONSTRATION DISCUSSION

The God Who Watches Over Us

Series One, Session One

Discussion Question 1 – How did this DVD ministry session demonstrate the first principle of TPM: Our present situation is rarely the true cause of our ongoing pain? Discussion Question 2 – Why did the facilitator frequently ask the person questions that contained words that were reflective of what she was saying? Discussion Question 3 – What principle of TPM explains why the facilitator of this session acknowledged the free will of the person often with statements such as: What are you willing to…? What is your choice…? Would you allow…? Are you sure…? Discussion Question 4 – What occurred during and after this session that gives evidence the person truly had a transforming experience of God?

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16 WEEK BASIC TRAINING PROGRAM – COMPLETION AGREEMENT As a participant of the Theophostic Prayer Ministry 16 Week Basic Training Program presented by *_____________________________________________________________ (Note*: Please put the name of the church, ministry organization, etc. presenting the training program.), hereafter called the Presenter, I am in full agreement with all of the statements listed in the categories below. To give evidence of this agreement, I place my initials on the lines provided after each of the following paragraphs and my signature on the line provided at the end of this form. IDENTITY OF THE TRAINING LEADERS: I am aware and understand that _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ is/are NOT professional or licensed facilitator(s), counselor(s), therapist(s), medical or psychological practitioner(s), or minister(s), and that others that may have led the Training Program, unless otherwise indicated, are also NOT professionals. I recognize and agree that the leaders of this Training Program are “encouragers” in the Christian faith, and that their training was offered to me in order to help me grow into an “encourager” as well. ________ IDENTITY OF THE TRAINING PARTICIPANT: I affirm that as a result of the Training Program (unless I have provided reliable documentation to the contrary) I am NOT a professional or licensed facilitator, counselor, therapist, medical or psychological practitioner, or minister. Also, I affirm that as a result of my participation in the Training Program, I do NOT qualify to act in any such capacity. Instead, I affirm that I am a lay person who has learned to use principles for prayer ministry to bring people to Jesus Christ through prayer so that He can help them in their needs. ________ OUTCOME OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM: I understand that participation in or completion of this Training Program does NOT provide me with any kind of “certification” as a prayer counselor or facilitator of prayer ministry. Therefore, I agree that I shall NOT hold myself out as an agent, employee, servant, or joint venturer of the Presenter, and shall NOT hold myself out as a professional or licensed facilitator, counselor, therapist, medical or psychological practitioner, or minister. Rather, I agree to represent myself as an “encourager” in the Christian faith that assists individuals in assuming their own responsibilities in seeking help from Jesus Christ through prayer. ________ THE PRAYER MINISTRY PROCEDURE: I understand that some or all of the procedures used to give spiritual and emotional encouragement and in which I am receiving training may or may not be clinically demonstrated as guaranteeing either short term or long-term results. I agree that any prayer ministry procedure that I participate in or facilitate is NOT counseling in any form but rather prayer ministry. ________ Basic Training Completion Agreement – Page 1 of 3

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PARTICIPATION IN PRAYER MINISTRY: I agree that I am participating in this Training Program by my own request, and not under coercion or duress. If I choose to initiate or participate in any prayer ministry, under any circumstances, I do so voluntarily and of my own free will. I agree to participate in prayer ministry only if the other participants that are praying with me are doing so at their own request. I also choose to participate or facilitate in prayer ministry willfully and with full knowledge of the possibility that emotional or painful issues may arise or other difficult internal/mental conflicts could surface, either in me or within the people who participate with me. I am fully aware that such issues may NOT be fully resolved in the allotted time I and others may set aside for ministry. I accept this ministry opportunity fully and do NOT hold any one responsible for any outcome that may arise as a result of my training and participation in prayer ministry. I am under no obligation to do anything that I do not choose to partake of willfully, and the same is true for anyone who I might suggest participates in or chooses to participate in prayer ministry with me. ________ RELEASE OF PRESENTER FROM LIABILITY: I hereby release the Presenter and any specific individuals named in this Agreement from any and all liability connected with any actions or statements made in good faith and without malice during the course of this Training Program, and in connection with this ministry learning experience. By my participating in and/or completing this Training Program, I agree that the Presenter assumes no responsibility or liability for my actions. Knowing that emotional and painful issues may arise during prayer ministry and also other difficult internal/mental conflicts, I do NOT hold the Presenter or any individual named herein responsible in any way for any outcome or ongoing negative mental/emotional issues that may surface and go unresolved in connection with my participation or facilitation in such ministry. I do NOT hold the Presenter or any individual named herein responsible for whatever may emotionally, spiritually, mentally or physically manifest during any prayer ministry in which I may participate in the future. I do NOT hold the Presenter or any individual named herein responsible for my well being at any time during or following the prayer ministry I may have participated in during the training or facilitated after the training. I will NOT hold the Presenter or any person named herein responsible at any level for any outcome which may occur because of my participation or facilitation in any prayer ministry. ________ RELEASE OF PRESENTER FROM OBLIGATION: Through the course of this training, I acknowledge that I may personally receive prayer ministry through interaction with the leader (s) or other Training Program participants. I am fully aware that the Presenter, the leader(s) of this training, and any persons named herein are NOT obligated or expected at any level or degree to provide ongoing or additional prayer ministry, or any other ministry, pastoring, counseling, psychotherapy, or medical psychiatric services on my behalf following this training, or to provide me with ongoing training after the fact. ________ Basic Training Completion Agreement – Page 2 of 3

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MY STATUS AS AN “INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR”: I agree with the Presenter that I am NOT and NEVER will be considered an employee or agent of the Presenter, but any activity I participate in associated with prayer ministry will be on my own initiative, and NOT under the supervision or auspices of the Presenter or the individuals named herein. Presenter and I agree that my participation in prayer ministry shall be as an Independent Contractor and NOT as an employee, servant, agent or joint venturer of or with the Presenter. I also agree that any person or entity (including without limitation a church or other ministry organization) with whom I may participate with in providing such ministry will also be considered Independent Contractors and NOT employees, servants, or agents of the Presenter. ________ GIFTS OF GRATITUDE: I understand that any monies I provide to the Presenter for the encouragement I may receive from the Presenter or any monies provided to me as a prayer ministry facilitator for the encouragement I may give is seen as a gift of gratitude and NOT compensation for services rendered. I agree that there are no obligations to pay for these services, and I or anyone with whom I may participate or facilitate with in prayer ministry may choose not to do so. ________ _________________________________________________________________________ In signing my name below, I indicate my agreement to all of the above statements concerning my completion of the 16 Week Training Program presented by the Presenter and its focus on principles for prayer ministry. SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________________ DATE: __________________________________________________________________ Basic Training Completion Agreement – Page 3 of 3

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NOTES FROM THE INTRODUCTORY MEETING

SECTION TWO

Understanding Theophostic Prayer Ministry

Lesson 1 • Chapter 1: What is Theophostic Prayer?

Lesson 2 • Chapter 2: The Basic Principles of

Theophostic Prayer Ministry

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FOCUS FOR LESSON 1 Chapter 1: What Is Theophostic Prayer?

ACTIVITIES FOR LESSON 1

• Return the signed Training Program

Completion Agreements • Discuss the Scripture Reading • Begin with Prayer • Discuss the Homework Questions • Do and Discuss the Practice

Worksheet • View and Discuss a DVD Ministry

Demonstration • Receive the Homework Assignment • End with Prayer

PARTICIPANT’S ASSIGNMENT IN PREPARATION FOR LESSON 1

Read in the TPM Manual:

Chapter 1 Answer in the Participant’s Workbook:

Chapter 1 Homework Questions Read in the Ministry Guide:

What TPM Is and Is Not What TPM Can and Cannot Do The Role of the Ministry Facilitator and the Ministry Recipient in the TPM Process

SCRIPTURE FOR LESSON 1 Isaiah 6:1-8

In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His glory.” At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke. “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.” Then one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.” Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”

SUMMARY OF LESSON 1

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CHAPTER 1 – HOMEWORK QUESTIONS What is Theophostic Prayer?

DIRECTIONS: • Read through Chapter 1 in your TPM Manual. • As you are reading, find the answers for each of the questions listed below. • Mark the answers on the pages of your TPM Manual by highlighting, underlining, or putting brackets around

them. • Next to each question on this homework sheet, record the page number(s) from the manual where each

answer is located.

CHAPTER 1: What is Theophostic Prayer?

1. Why is it often difficult for people to overcome negative emotions? 2. What is Theophostic prayer designed to do in order to help people overcome negative

emotions? 3. How can the Theophostic process be defined? 4. What is TPM in its most basic form? 5. What should TPM facilitators ask the Lord to enable people to do during ministry sessions? 6. What is the desired goal ministry recipients should experience as a result of TPM sessions? 7. What types of changes will be evident if a person has a true encounter with God? 8. What does Christianity offer that distinguishes it from other religions? 9. What are the basic principles of TPM based upon? 10. Since the foundational principles of TPM are used in various forms throughout the world,

what is new and unique about the Theophostic system of ministry? 11. What is the main distinction between TPM and other methods of biblical counseling? 12. What are the four primary conditions necessary so ministry recipients can move from pain

to peace during the mind renewal process? 13. What are five possible reasons the Theophostic approach to ministry may not work for

everyone?

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CHAPTER 1 – HOMEWORK QUESTIONS (Continued) 14. What can ministry recipients do to make sure they are receiving true TPM? 15. What can TPM facilitators do to assure they are offering ministry that is authentic and

effective? 16. What should ministry recipients do before they decide who they will receive TPM from? 17. What should a person do if he has considered all the possible reasons the Theophostic

ministry approach is not working for him, and he is still not experiencing renewal? 18. What are some realistic expectations people should have concerning how quickly mind

renewal can be obtained through Theophostic ministry sessions? 19. What are 10 things TPM does not do? 20. Why is it best to resolve the pain in a person’s past before trying to resolve the person’s

present situation? 21. What needs to be changed in a painful memory in order for the person to find release? 22. What should the facilitator do if a true Christian is holding onto unconfessed sin during a

ministry session? 23. What should facilitators do if they find themselves stressed over other people’s pain? 24. Why doesn’t receiving mind renewal guarantee a person will make good choices? 25. What motivates many of the sinful choices people make? 26. How can TPM be of some help to a person diagnosed with a chemically-based mental

disorder? 27. Why is TPM limited in its effectiveness for people who are experiencing grief or who have

experienced a traumatic event? 28. When would be the best time to offer TPM to a person who is grieving or who has had a

traumatic experience?

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LESSON 1 – PRACTICE WORKSHEET

What is Theophostic Prayer? The following Ministry Guide pages should be used as resources while doing this Practice Worksheet: • What TPM Is and Is Not • What TPM Can and Cannot Do • The Role of the Ministry Facilitator and the Ministry Recipient in the TPM Process

DIRECTIONS: • Read each of the questions below that people often ask about TPM. • Using the Ministry Guide pages listed above, take turns sharing in practice groups of two what facilitators

could say in order to accurately answer each of the following questions. 1. How does TPM differ from other ministries and methods of biblical counseling? 2. I need help with the depression I am feeling after the birth of a child. Should I receive TPM

instead of going to a mental health professional? 3. Can TPM help me to improve my communication skills with my husband? 4. Can TPM bring healing to the painful memories that overwhelm me when I think about

them? 5. I am in need of some good advice about how to overcome my anger problem. During my

TPM session, will you be able to give me the advice I need? 6. What is expected of me during a TPM ministry session? 7. What will you as a facilitator do during my TPM sessions? 8. Can one ministry session help me to experience more freedom and less pain in my life? 9. Will receiving this ministry help me find relief from the deep emotional pain I experience

every time I recall my traumatic accident? 10. Will the Theophostic prayer process help me to overcome the constant negative thoughts

and depressed behavior I have been struggling with for so long? 11. Can this ministry enable me to become a stronger Christian through prayer and

discipleship? 12. As I look back at my life, I can see how many wrong choices I have made. Will this

ministry approach stop me from making wrong choices?

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LESSON 1 – DVD MINISTRY DEMONSTRATION SUMMARY

The God Who is Present Throughout the Seasons of Life Series One, Session Five

1. Present Situation - anguish about son - loss of job - underneath feeling

full of darkness and emptiness

- grief - not a strong

provider

2. Memory and Emotions

- teenager - father relationship - hunting - sad - alone - regret - I feel useless - needed

acknowledgement

3. Beliefs in the Memory

- I have no worth, no importance, no purpose, no reason for living

4. Willing to Ask Jesus for Truth in the Memory

- You have a purpose- I want to be helpful

to you - I want you to see

the seasons of life with me

- I want you to live your life

5. Check for Peace in the Memory

- feel warmth throughout my body

6. Return to the Present Situation and Emotions

- despair - want to take

journey with son

7. Memory and Emotions

- son young - joyful celebration - fear about when

son is older

8. Memory and Emotions

- step father - felt rejected,

discouraged, disappointed

9. Beliefs in the

Memory - He didn’t want to

be a father or show human warmth

- There is something wrong with me

10. Willing to Ask Jesus for Truth in the Memory

- I did not want this for you

- I wanted you to feel special and to be there for you

11. Check for Peace in the Memory

- There is nothing that doesn’t feel resolved and peaceful

12. Return to the Present Situation and Emotions

- hopeless about being the strong person I want to be

13. Memory and Emotions

- living with grandmother

- age: 5 or 6 - father died - mother working - alone - felt abandoned

14. Beliefs in the Memory

- Everyone has deserted me

- There is no one to care for me

- Life is a dead end

15. Willing to Ask Jesus for Truth in the Memory

- I’ve always been there to care for you

- You were not looking

16. Check for Peace in the Memory

- sadness, - I spent a lot of time

not looking for Christ or putting trust in Him

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LESSON 1 – DVD MINISTRY DEMONSTRATION DISCUSSION

The God Who Is Present Throughout the Seasons of Life Series One, Session Five

Discussion Question 1 – Why did the facilitator hold off from doing cognitive work with the man concerning the man’s feelings about his job loss and relationship with his son? Discussion Question 2 – How did the facilitator deal with the person’s truth-based emotion of sadness about not having looked to the Lord more and trusted Him throughout his life? Discussion Question 3 – If the sadness the person felt had not been lifted, what would this tell the facilitator and how should the facilitator have handled the situation? Discussion Question 4 – Why was the facilitator careful that he did not ask the Lord to take the person to a particular place during the ministry process?

17. Process the Truth-based Emotions

- feels release

18. Check for Peace in the Memories

- all places visited feel resolved

19. Return to Present Situation

- feels His presence - no fear

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Discussion Question 5 – What should a facilitator do before sharing personal insight with the ministry recipient?

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