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Orientation for New Staff (ONS) 25

Orientation for New Staff (ONS) 25

Orientation for New Staff (ONS) 25

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 orients new InterVarsity staff to the organization and helps them build community with other newcomers. Participants will gain foundational leadership skills and learn about the ministry's culture, expectations, and support systems. Through a mix of online sessions and pre-course assignments, staff will prepare for in-person engagement at ONS 25. The training encourages staff to review core resources, understand their roles, and connect via digital platforms like Microsoft Teams. By the end, staff will feel equipped to engage in ministry and continue developing as leaders.

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.
  • You will learn what to expect at ONS 25, complete required pre-work, review your packing list, and connect with fellow staff.

Course Details

6
chapters
20
lessons
2
content types
8h
Estimated time

Syllabus

Chapter 1: Getting Started

1Welcome to ONS 25!
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2Introductions
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3How This Course Works
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Chapter 2: Pre-Work One

1Lesson 1: Complete Required Staff Sexuality Modules
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2Lesson 2: Find Out Which House You Belong To
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3Theology House Quiz! 👹🐉🦄🦅
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4Lesson 3: Orientation to Theology Course
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Chapter 3: Pre-Work Two

1Lesson 1: Introduction to Campus Ministry Activities
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2Lesson 2: Raise Up Leaders
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Chapter 4: 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 5: 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 6: 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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4Lesson 4: Coming Next
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