Our next series of Empowerment Groups will be starting in January 2012, and if you think you might be interested in either hosting or facilitating a group, please note that the Orientation is Sunday, December 18 from 1 to 2 pm.

An Open Empowerment Group Powwow was held on April 11, 2011.

At the meeting, facilitated by Dr. Edward with 24 attendees, the following list of strengths was generated. The meeting concluded with Dr. Edward and the Empowerment Core Team committing to presenting a reorientation training for Hosts and Facilitators after integrating the information gleaned at the meeting. 

Strengths
Community
Safety
Support
Connection
Compassion for one another
Prayer
Healing
Meditation
Trust in others
Serving multiple geographic locations
Practical application of principles
Thousands of prayers every week
Acceptance of others
Spirit centered
Knowledge
Self Trust
Preaching to practicing
Learning power of commitment
High watching emotional journey
Decade of Empowerment
Excellence of framework = vanilla ice
We train people
Self creating group dynamic
Group high watch
Stretches you to grow into your own spiritual power
Flexible
Far-reaching results
Exclusivity of groups (feels like family)
A group can continue as is at the right number they choose    Spiritual Growth
Creativity
Bear witness to one another
Bringing Church into home
Freedom to confess one’s deepest feelings
Creating and holding sacred space
Commitment
Regular spiritual practice
Friendship
Consistency
Expression
Acceptance
Self realization
Accountability
Learning to listen
Intimacy
Power of spoken word
Release of judgment of self and others
Flexibility within group
Watching manifestations of prayers
Being in a group of peeps who remember your Truth
Futuristic
Expressions of the teachings of the Center
Demonstration of your word
Sense of belonging
Evidence of power and presence
Free!
Accessible