Click for Inspiration: 1. “Church Leadership in the Age of AIDS” • An intense, interactive workshop to equip religious leaders to address HIV/AIDS from a faith perspective 2. National Faith Leaders Training Institute (NFLTI) • A one- or two-day training course for religious leaders (Each registered participant will receive a copy of Affirming a Future with Hope: HIV & Substance Abuse Prevention for African American Communities of Faith) 3. Strategies for Working with Faith Leaders on HIV/AIDS • A 6-hour training session designed specifically for community-based and faith-based organizations. 4. Keeping God First: Dating in the Age of AIDS • A fast-paced, interactive youth workshop (Ages 13+) 5. The Pastor's Guide to HIV Prevention, Counseling and Testing • An interfaith "how to" guide for religious leaders 6. Technical Assistance • Professional expertise to help with HIV prevention, counseling and testing 7. "20 Activities for Faith-based HIV/AIDS Prevention" • Practical activities for youth and adults   If you want to become more involved in faith-based HIV prevention, let us introduce you to Affirming a Future with Hope: HIV &; Substance Abuse Prevention for African American Communities of Faith, an innovative curriculum for reducing the spread of HIV/AIDS among disproportionately affected African American communities. Through weekly worship, religious education, and outreach services, the African American Church can reach thousands of men, women and youth with information and behaviors that help reduce the risk of HIV infection. There is presently no cure for AIDS, but there is great hope in HIV prevention. Based on the premise that a personal relationship with God can be a powerful weapon against HIV infection, this curriculum affirms a future with hope… Affirming a Future with Hope is the only comprehensive, faith-based HIV prevention curriculum on the market today. The 37 study guides address such topics as: • Mixed Messages: Christians, Sex and the Media • Intimacy and Sexual Relationships in the Bible • Our Bodies, Our Faith, and Our Survival • Why Youth and Senior Citizens Are A Risk • The Link between Substance Use and HIV Infection • From Swing Low to Down Low: Black Women at Risk The curriculum is offered at a nominal cost to faith leaders who attend the Faith Leaders Training Institute (FLTI). Our prayer is that each leader will agree to implement 5 study guides within the 90-day period following the Training Institute.   What is the Faith Leaders Training Institute? The Faith Leaders Training Institute is an intensive one- or two-day training experience that will equip faith leaders to use the HIV prevention curriculum. Who should attend the Faith Leaders Training Institute? • Pastors • Youth Leaders • Substance Abuse Educators • HIV/AIDS Educators • Associate/Assistant Pastors • Seminarians • Outreach Ministers • Sunday School Teachers • Health Educators • Bible Study Teachers • Youth Ministers What can be gained from the training? The Training Institute will equip participants to 1) help youth and adults strengthen their relationship with God and 2) make life-affirming decisions that reduce the risk of HIV infection. Participants will: • use biblical narratives to illustrate the power of faith • explain a theology of abstinence and fidelity • review facts and trends about HIV and AIDS • learn why just saying "No" to sex and drugs is not enough • confront skeletons in the closet of the Church • practice HIV prevention skills in real life situations • prepare to lead sessions from Affirming a Future with Hope What is the cost? Registration for the Training Institute is FREE OF CHARGE. However, each participant will pay a nominal fee of $35 for materials. Where are the Training Institutes held? The Training Institutes are held in urban and rural locations across the U.S. We will come to you! To inquire about hosting or attending the FLTI, contact: Reverend Monifa A. Jumanne, Ph.D. Trinity HIV Prevention Services, Inc. 1833 Brandemere Drive Austell, GA 30168 mjumanne@bellsouth.net What is required to host a Training Institute in my area? You can host a Training Institute by providing the following: • Site: A fellowship hall, community center, or other suitable facility • Audience: From 25 to 50 faith and community leaders • Publicity/Media: We will supply a mail-out flyer; additional advertising is up to you • Audio-Visual Equipment: TV/VCR, flip chart, microphone, podium, overhead projector, CD player, 2 utility tables • Meals: Continental breakfast and lunch • Trainer fees: A negotiable flat fee or honorarium for trainers. Trinity HIV Prevention Services, Inc. will provide the trainers, training supplies, and copies of Affirming a Future with Hope, as well as a Certificate of Achievement for the host and participants.