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The Gift of Empathy

The Gift of Empathy Group Discussion Guide
Pilot Test Program

Welcome to The Gift of Empathy Group Discussion Guide Pilot Test Program! We at Stephen Ministries are excited that you’re interested in being a part of this project.

Currently, there are two versions of the Discussion Guide in development:

  • The Gift of Empathy Discussion Guide for Teams, Groups, and Organizations

  • The Gift of Empathy Discussion Guide for Faith Groups

Each version offers a customized experience for certain types of groups, allowing group leaders to choose the version that will best serve the needs of those participating in their study of The Gift of Empathy.

The Pilot Test Program has two primary goals:

  1. To collect feedback on the two versions of the Discussion Guide in preparation for their official release, and

  2. To give groups advance access to a resource that will enrich their study of The Gift of Empathy and help them grow their empathy skills.

Here’s what people are saying about taking part in this program:

Program Details

The Gift of Empathy Discussion Guide Pilot Test Program is a great opportunity to use a pre-publication copy of one of the two versions of the Discussion Guide.

Here’s what the Pilot Test Program involves:

 

How to Get Involved

The Gift of Empathy Discussion Guide for Teams, Groups, and Organizations

This version is ready to pilot-test now. In addition to questions for workplace and community groups of all types, it also includes opening and concluding videos for the study featuring the authors of The Gift of Empathy.

We’re currently looking for the following types of groups to pilot test the Teams, Groups, and Organizations version:

  • Workplace and professional groups

  • Large and small businesses

  • Leadership and executive teams

  • Human resource departments

  • Customer service teams

  • Teachers and school administrators

  • Medical facilities

  • First responders

  • Support groups

  • College student organizations

  • University faculties

  • Social service agencies

  • Counselors

  • And more

The Gift of Empathy Discussion Guide for Faith Groups

This version of the Discussion Guide is still in development. It features devotions for each session of the study and additional questions that look at empathy from a faith perspective. There are also two unique opening and closing videos to bookend the study with a focus on faith.

You can contact our office and ask to receive information when this version is available for pilot testing.



Next Steps

  1. Call Stephen Ministries at (314) 428-2600 and ask to speak to a member of our Pilot Test Program team. They’ll ask a few questions about your group and other key details.

  2. Our Pilot Test Program team will send you a program covenant to sign and return to us.

  3. After we’ve received your signed covenant, place your order for copies of The Gift of Empathy for your group study participants.

  4. We’ll ship your order of The Gift of Empathy, along with the pre-publication Discussion Guide, program instructions, and the feedback questionnaires your group will complete.

  5. Begin your study.

We look forward to hearing from you!