Th ese are normally four and one-half day programs. They have been developed over a period of nearly thirty years by Ken Williams, Ph.D., with Wycliffe Bible Translators . Well over one hundred facilitators from many different organizations have been trained to provide the workshops. SYIS Workshops are designed to enhance missionary effectiveness by providing training in key knowledge, attitudes and skills needed for developing and maintaining healthy relationships.
Training is very interactive, utilizing the most effective methods of adult learning.
Learning activities include some lecture, small group tasks, whole group interaction, demonstrations of skills, practicing skills and prayerful reflection. The workshop content is based on Scripture. A workbook includes articles, Bible studies, self-assessments, and opportunities for growth for each topic. To learn more about the specific topics addressed, go to SYIS Topics . If you are interested in attending a Sharpening Your Interpersonal Skills Workshop, go to Workshops Provided to see a list of workshops that are open.