The Celebrating Children Workshop (CCW) provides specialized tools to practitioners working with children at risk, increasing their understanding of and capacity to best support the children in their care.

Almost 27 percent of the world’s population is under the age of fifteen. There are people in communities everywhere investing in them, believing in them and giving them skills for a better future. The CCW equips local caregivers with a holistic framework to pass on what they know as well as train others to do the same. The training blends biblical, scientific, social and cultural perspectives in order to provide a holistic approach to caring for the well being of a child.

MODULES INCLUDE:

• Understanding the Child in Context
• Risk and Resilience
• Listening to Children
• Holistic Mission to Children
• Discipline and Child Protection
• Development and Evaluation of Programs

For more information, contact the CCW team at ccwpdx@loominternational.org.

ReGenerate is a consultation gathering of Local Experts in a region to share information, strategize on how to move forward and encourage each other. Listening is a key to our work. We will sit with leaders of various projects and ministries to hear what they are doing, what they hope for, and what they are working toward in their community.

This three day listening practice helps us know if this is a location for Loom to invest in, and for the Local Experts to know if they want to work with us. We walk away from this time inspired by their collective sacrifice and commitment.

ReThink is a workshop that equips participants with tools and strategies to think critically about their communities and nations. Without an understanding of the cultural, political and environmental issues at play, projects to the smallest and weakest may suffer endless setbacks and consistent challenges to their sustainability.

The ReThink training provides a Biblical basis for thinking about life, social issues, and strategies for influencing society and addressing issues of injustice.

ReNew is a retreat for Local Experts—an opportunity to step back from full-time ministry and to rest and reflect, as well as network with people in their region doing similar work. The often 24/7 commitment of Local Experts leaves them stretched spiritually, emotionally and physically. It is crucial for their own health and that of their project that they take time on a regular basis to recharge.

ReNew provides the space and time for participants to be away from regular responsibilities and to receive encouragement and support along with debriefing, as desired. ReNew further offers them essential skills in maintaining a healthy, long term lifestyle while serving the most vulnerable.

ReConsider is an assessment tool that allows a project to evaluate its strengths and opportunities for growth. To strengthen projects serving vulnerable communities, it is critical the staff understand where a project is at and what they may need to be effective.

ReConsider guides a project through evaluating their finances, leadership, planning, strategy, communication, program effectiveness, and more. Project staff and leaders walk away with a clear understanding of where they need to grow, what training they should pursue and how to increase their effectiveness in impacting those they serve.