horstmans-laws
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Your way is not the only way it can get done right #horstmans-laws.8
(This is a series of reflections on Horstman’s Laws) If you’re in gospel ministry, it’s easy to get into a way of thinking that the way you do things is the right way… the only way. And when someone comes up and suggests… Continue reading
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How you feel is your responsibility – not other peoples’ #horstmas-laws.7
(This is a series of reflections on Horstman’s Laws) Other people do not control how you feel. Other people do not make you feel angry, or feel mad, or even feel jealous or happy. Your feelings are exactly that… yours.… Continue reading
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Privacy, keeping secrets and keeping confidences in ministry #horstmans-laws.6
(This is a series of reflections on Horstman’s Laws) Sometimes the people of this world truly are better at dealing with their own kind than people in the kingdom (Lk 16). In the secular world, people know they need to… Continue reading
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If humans are involved, it’s never going to be simple and straightforward #horstmans-laws.5
(This is a series of reflections on Horstman’s Laws) Systems are great. They help us to be clear in our own heads, teams, organisations. They stop things falling through the cracks. Well, not really. Something’s will always fall through the… Continue reading
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Why churches and businesses are not the same and why they are the same #horstmans-laws.4
(This is a series of reflections on Horstman’s Laws) Leadership is not the ability to control people. Because you can’t control people. Some business (corporate) leaders think because they pay their people they should be able to control them –… Continue reading
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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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The best use of your time is to invest in another person #horstmans-laws.1
(This is a series of reflections on Horstman’s Laws) People are amazing. People, by the providence of God; decide, act, influence, dream, feel, speak, pray. And then, by the grace of God, Christians are used by him to usher people… Continue reading
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