1. What is a Sponsor?

A sponsor must have attended a Walk to Emmaus

A sponsor must be able to articulate their walk experiences

A sponsor must be able to explain the particulars of a Walk (Please see the Sponsor's Guide to the Application)

A sponsor must reduce outside distractions for the Pilgrim

A sponsor must pray for and edify their Pilgrim

The word “Sponsor” means “takes responsibility for Pilgrims"

2. Aim of Sponsor

Is to sponsor those who are church leaders or potential leaders, members who are the backbone of the church, members  
            who may be less active but need "rekindling," "Pilgrims should be actively participating in a local congregation"           
            The pilgrim is not to be asked on a Walk to fix a problem in the pilgrim’s life

To not live vicariously through the pilgrim to relive the sponsor's  walk experiences.

            It is to bring spiritual revitalization to pilgrims

            The revitalization of the pilgrim will hopefully bring new life and vision to;

                        CHURCH

                        HOME

                        WORKPLACE

                        COMMUNITY

            The aim of the sponsor is to build up the Body of Christ

3.  Sponsors Responsibilities

            Pray for your pilgrim’s openness to God’s call to discipleship

            Meet with the pilgrim and discuss the parameters of the walk

            Share sponsors walk experiences

            Complete the required paper work

            Ask spouses permission and offer them support

            Get the pilgrim to the babe chick and the community meetings

            Encourage the spouse to attend the next walk if the pilgrim agrees

4.  Fourth Day

            Pilgrimage that follows a walk

            Connections to walk mates, community, reunion group

            The Heart of Emmaus

                        Piety – Giving our hearts to Christ

                                                Reunion groups, 2-8 members: men, women, mixed

                                                Accountability, to the group, encouragement, support. (See your Service Card)

                                                God’s love in Christ. Listen, celebrate and reinforce

                        Study – Giving our Minds to Christ

                                                Informed Christians are mature responsible Christians

                                                We have the mind and heart of Christ through knowing the scriptures

                                                Knowing about the world and its needs (local church, outreach and missions)

                        Action – Giving our hands to Christ

                                                Reunion Group activities

                                                Mission of your church in the community

                                                Support Walks – set up/ outside servants/ cleanup teams

                                                Support team meetings – lunches, agape

                                                Deepen friendships – caring, loving, counseling

                                                Letters to pilgrims and follow-ups

                                                Become a giving, sharing partner to your local church

                                                Train leaders to become effective and intentional participants in church

Emmaus provides the spark, but support of our local church, family and community are the ultimate

recipients of the Emmaus Movement.