Kairos Training Courses and Resources
All scheduled Kairos Weekends, Trainings, and Events can be viewed on the Kairos Kalendar.
Online AKT Registration Form - NEW
Online AKT Registration Form - Click to RegisterAdvisory Council Election Resources
Handout: KairosMessenger Election Management for Advisory Council Secretaries (3 slides per page)
Handout: KairosMessenger Election Management for Advisory Council Secretaries (2 slides per page)
Continuing Ministry Training
Kairos offers virtual Continuing Ministry Training courses for those who are working or are interested in doing Continuing Ministry. Registration is required so select the preferred date under the Kairos Program you would like to perform Continuing Ministry with and reserve your place.All times are EST
Kairos Inside
Tue. November 12: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmKairos Outside
Sat. October 26: 9:00 am - 12:00 pmKairos Torch 101 Presentations
Kairos Torch 101 is a broad overview of the Kairos youth program from initial volunteer recruitment to mentoring. It is designed to give new volunteers an understanding of the requirements and key elements of Kairos Torch through the use of many visual and interactive demonstrations. This presentation has proven to be an excellent recruiting tool – inspiring and encouraging volunteers to become committed team members and mentors. Kairos Torch 101 is especially beneficial for “new start-up” Weekend Leaders before attending Advanced Kairos Torch Training.All times are EST
Thu. September 19: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Sat. October 19: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Thu. November 14: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sat. December 14: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
KairosMessenger Reports Training
KairosMessenger Reports Training is for State level volunteers to create reports or to pull as needed. For a live training session, please register for the date that works best for you by clicking the link. Or watch the training video below and access the accompanying instructional handout.All times are EST
No Live Training Sessions Currently Scheduled
KairosMessenger Reports Training Handout
Listing of KairosMessenger Reports
KairosMessenger Training for the Advisory Council Secretary and Data Coordinators
This training will provide information for the Advisory Council Secretary on the use of KairosMessenger to fulfill their job responsibilities. The training includes clean up of volunteer data, understanding how to maintain records, understanding how to conduct the elections and reading the Election Eligibility Report, how to use the Kairos Mail system, how to access and read the various reports. For a live training session, please register for the date that works best for you by clicki3ng the link. Or watch the training video below and access the accompanying instructional handout.All times are EST
No Live Training Sessions Currently Scheduled
KairosMessenger Training for the Advisory Council Secretary and Data Coordinators Handout
KairosDonor Training
Kairos is pleased to announce training for the Advisory Council KairosDonor Coordinator. This training will focused on using KairosDonor well for donation tracking, tools available in the system, online training that is available, and reporting to donors. Please register for the date that works best for you by clicking the link. Visit www.kairosdonorsupport.com for online training.All times are EST
None Currently Scheduled
Kairos Institutional Liaison Training
The Institutional Liaison Coordinator for the Advisory Councils of Kairos Inside and Kairos Torch are always important. In 2024, these positions are even more important as we work to reenter the adult and youth facilities. Volunteers, who have done the role, have developed training for the Institutional Liaison Coordinator to better understand the relationship with the facility and key topics to cover, which enables Kairos to operate at it’s very best. Sign up for this virtual training by clicking the link and registering. An email confirmation will be sent to you for joining the 1 ½ hour training.All times are EST
Kairos Torch
None currently scheduled.General Kairos Training Resources
Procedure and Guidelines for Scheduling an Advisory Council TrainingOnline AKT Registration Form - Click to Register
AKT Attendee Spreadsheet for AKT Coordinators
Training Procedures for Non-4th Day Volunteers
AKT Coordinator's Guide
Why Kairos Volunteers Shouldn't Advocate
Use of Legal Music in Kairos Programs
Kairos Mission
Kairos Vision
Kairos Statement of Faith
Kairos Core Values
Kairos Inside Training Tools
Anonymous Servanthood - Kairos InsideA Walk Through the Kairos Inside Program Manual
Better Together - Understanding How Kairos Inside, Kairos Outside
and Kairos Torch Work Together
What is Better Together? (With Testimony)
Confidentiality
Cursillo Roots
Group Dynamics
How to Conduct the Family Prayer Circle
How to Get a Guest to Kairos Outside - Life of a Guest Reservation Form
The Importance of Forgiveness
Jacob Moment
Kairos Symbols
PREA
Kairos Outside Training Tools
Anonymous Servanthood - Kairos OutsideBetter Together - Understanding How Kairos Inside, Kairos Outside
and Kairos Torch Work Together
What is Better Together? (With Testimony)
Confidentiality - Making Kairos Outside A "Safe Place"
How to Get a Guest to Kairos Outside - Life of a Guest Reservation Form
Kairos Outside Continuing Ministry
Kairos Outside Foundations: Meeting 1
Kairos Outside Foundations: Meeting 2
Kairos Outside Foundations: Meeting 3
Kairos Outside Foundations: Meeting 4
Kairos Outside Observing Leader 1 - Getting Guests to a Weekend
Kairos Outside Purpose, Goals, Philosophy and Commitment Statement
Kairos Outside Special Events - Video 1 - The Bedtime Story
Kairos Outside Special Events - Video 2 - The Elegant Dinner
Kairos Outside Special Events - Video 3 - Walking in Love, Flowers at Dawn,
the Birthday Party, and Closing
Kairos Outside Weekend Puzzle (general overview of the Weekend)
The Role and Importance of Men Serving in Kairos Outside from a Man's Perspective
Table Leader Training Overview
Team Contacts - Understanding Your Role
Walk Through the Kairos Outside Program Manual (An Interactive PowerPoint for use
at Team Formation Meetings)
Wanted a Few Good Women - A Clergy Recruitment Video
Kairos Torch Training Tools
The Father Fracture (Video)PREA for Youth (Video)
1. Riverbanks - Intro & Ministry Foundations (Video)
2. Riverbanks - Common Ground (Video)
3. Riverbanks - Youth Facilities (Video)
4. Riverbanks - Team Selection (Video)
5. Riverbanks - Spiritual Focus (Video)
6. Riverbanks - Team Formation (Video)
7. Riverbanks - Kairos Torch Weekend (Video)
8. Riverbanks - Continuing Ministry (Video)
Mentor Training
Cycle of Criminal Behavior (Video)
