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Orientation for New Staff (ONS) 24

Orientation for New Staff (ONS) 24

Orientation for New Staff (ONS) 24

ONS is a unique opportunity for new staff to learn about InterVarsity nationally in community with other new staff. ONS helps staff discover who we are as a ministry, what it means to be an IV Staff, and the multitude of ways IV supports your work.

Description

This course offers new InterVarsity staff an introduction to the organization’s national context and community. Through four self-paced, online pre-sessions and one post-session, participants learn foundational leadership skills and complete essential preparation for ONS 24. The course covers theology, campus ministry basics, human sexuality, and program logistics, ensuring new staff know what to expect and how to participate fully. Students connect online before attending in-person, fostering a supportive network. Upon completion, new staff will be equipped to maximize their ONS 24 experience and integrate into their roles effectively.

Learning Objectives

  • These prep sessions are designed to provide you with some of the foundational leadership skills you’ll need as a new InterVarsity staff.
  • This will also prepare you for our time together in-person at ONS 24!
  • Learn what to expect for ONS 24, take some required pre-work before arrival, review your packing list, connect with your fellow staff, and watch the intro video.

Course Details

5
chapters
17
lessons
2
content types
8h
Estimated time

Syllabus

Chapter 1: What to Expect

1Welcome to ONS 24!
Text lesson
2Introductions
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3How this Course Works
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4Theology House Quiz! 👹🐉🦄🦅
Multimedia

Chapter 2: The Pre-Work and Resources

1Lesson 1: Orientation to Theology Course
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2Lesson 2: Introduction to Campus Ministry Activities
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3Lesson 3: Understanding Human Sexuality and God's Big Story
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Chapter 3: Preparing Yourself for the Schedule

1Lesson 1: The Schedule
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2Lesson 2: Sabbath
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3Lesson 3: Ethnic Specific Breakouts
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4Lesson 4: Program Info
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Chapter 4: Getting Ready

1Lesson 1: Know Before You Go
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2Lesson 2: Ways to be Praying
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3Lesson 3: Expectations and Guidelines
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Chapter 5: Post-Course

1Lesson 1: Taking Back What You Learned
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2Lesson 2: Summer of MPD
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3Lesson 3: Intercessory Prayer Teams
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