Sponsoring a Weekender
Purpose
The sponsor's purpose is to help develop and encourage spiritual growth for a weekender and to support the weekender in the ongoing dedication of his/her life to a life in grace. The sponsor will, by his/her life be an example of the life in Christ. (Romans 14:17, 18; Matthew 7:21-24)
Before you become a sponsor . . .
- Must have a home church, and attend renewal group and ultreyas regularly.
- Should be prepared to stay in close contact with the new 4th dayer for up to one year. Be sensitive to the length of time a 4th dayer wants your support.
- Will want to sponsor on a weekend you are not working.
- Ask the Lord for guidance and help to enable you to carry out your responsibilities as a sponsor.
You have a friend who would like to attend . . .
- Pick up application forms from the weekender's home church liaison or print the Weekender Application form (Word, PDF, RTF) from this web site. Fill them out properly, and submit them following the procedures given by the liaison. To avoid disappointment, never promise the weekender acceptance for a specific date--there is usually a waiting list.
- Take time to get better acquainted with the prospective weekender, especially if you are not well acquainted with that person. If you know there will be responsibilities or support you are not able to fulfill for your weekender, find a Co-Sponsor. Be sure the weekender gets acquainted with him/her.
Additional preparations . . .
- Explain that complete attendance is expected for the weekend (no leaving and returning).
- Explain start and end times of the weekend.
- Explain renewal groups and larger gatherings, but don't use terminology the weekender is not familiar with.
- Contact your liaison person for additional information.
Additional information you must get from your liaison . . .
The liaison will provide you with additional information on your responsibilities, what to tell your prospective weekender, etc. This document is only a partial list of your responsibilities and the information you need to provide to the weekender.