A Personal Liturgy for the Workday
Questions Small Group Series
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On Mission as a Small Group (Ministry Playbook)
How to Prepare a Bible Study
Natalia Kohn Rivera
Natalia Kohn Rivera coaches and trains nonprofit staff directors, leaders, and volunteers on prayer and hearing the voice of God. In addition to leading prayer workshops, speaking at conferences, and creating a curriculum on hearing God, Natalia also trains and equips in ministry partnership and leadership development. Natalia graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a minor in Spanish Literature from the University of California, San Diego, and has served in full-time ministry for 19 years with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Pasadena International House of Prayer, and currently with InterVarsity’s LaFe (Latino Fellowship) Ministries. Natalia is passionate about growing in intimacy with Jesus and coaching others in experiencing the presence of God and hearing God’s voice for themselves. Natalia loves the Word of God and helps others experience the powerful Word of God as it grabs hold of their hearts and changes lives in every way.
Sample Leadership Application
Hallie Cowan
Hallie became a spiritual director in 2000 and pioneered a ministry of spiritual formation and prayer for InterVarsity New England, serving as its Director for 15 years. Hallie ministered with her words and her presence. She is remembered for her ministries of hospitality, teaching, prayer, mentoring, and spiritual direction. She helped many to become more deeply rooted in Christ. Hallie passed away in 2021.
Nader Sahyouni
X. Nader Sahyouni is a licensed clinical professional counselor and a spiritual director with a Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation. He regularly speaks at retreats and conferences on the intersection of psychotherapy, spiritual formation, and brain science. He is the author of “Anxiety Transformed: Prayer that Brings Enduring Change,” as well as “The Three A’s Anxiety” prayer workbook. Nader lectures annually at North Park Theological Seminary’s Center for Spiritual Direction. He also volunteers as Asst. Director of Spiritual Foundations for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.