communication
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Don’t pretend there’s NOT an issue #horstmans-laws.3
(This is a series of reflections on Horstman’s Laws) People know when you’re faking it. They just do. If you think you’re that clever that you can pretend you don’t have an issue or a strong reaction to something, you’re… Continue reading
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You haven’t communicated enough, yet #horstmans-laws.2
(This is a series of reflections on Horstman’s Laws) You could communicate more. Even if you feel you’ve already told them, even if you think they ought to know by now. It’s always, always, always better to risk over communication… Continue reading
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Entering a Ministry Pragmatic break
Even though these posts get written a few weeks in advance, I’m taking leave now*, so I’m going to also take leave from writing for a while**. But it raises the issue of leave planning – particularly in ministry. How… Continue reading
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“More important than” does not mean “rather than”
It just means one is more important at the moment. Saying something is more important than something else says nothing about the value of either, nor the evil of either. Just because something is more important doesn’t mean that the… Continue reading
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How many times do you need to communicate something new?
I didn’t like this when I heard it, but upon reflection, it’s as true in church world as it is in any other human environment. The common agreement is seven. Yep. Seven times. Are you planning a new church plant?… Continue reading
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Recognise if people have a “trust leak”
It’s worth being attune to the fact that some people have a tendency to be distrustful. The standard pattern goes something like this… they appear withdrawn you go and chat to them they say they don’t “feel” right about something… Continue reading
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Reflections from building the HBC Hub
About 12 months ago I took an architect and a couple of our Committee of Elders to a 1970s warehouse and pitched the idea that by the grace of God we could use it as a home base for our… Continue reading
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Define what TYPE of conversation you’re having
What type of conversation are we having? Because if you think we’re having a “Let’s come to an agreement before we move on anything” conversation, and I think we’re having a “tell me your ideas, perspectives, issues with my plans… Continue reading
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Giving good news might be fun, but…
Giving good news in person is fun, but giving bad news in person is important Andy Stanley mentioned this in his brilliant podcast (here) It makes lots of sense, and its really hard to do. But that’s why it needs… Continue reading
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7 things to avoid in preaching
Here’s some great tips on preaching. Tips that – it seems – every young preacher needs to be told. So read them, don’t make them. :) 7 things to avoid in preaching Continue reading
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