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Should your team have “goals” or “problems to fix”?
It doesn’t matter really. They are both concepts of the future. They’re both things to work towards. But some people need to hear it one way, and other people need to hear it the other way. Goal: Encourage 100 people… Continue reading
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Reblog: Intentions, no matter how good and determined, are not enough
Do you notice how God the Father responds to the Son’s prayer in the garden of Gethsemane? Jesus makes clear that he intends to drink the cup of God’s wrath. He agrees to do it. The decision is made in… Continue reading
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Reblog: Who do they love?
Ministry is a hard game. We’re building relationships with people, as we help them build a relationship with Jesus. Its a big volunteer game too; we invite them to devote themselves to projects and events… But there’s a wonderful question… Continue reading
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Reblog: Submissively encouraging decisiveness
(or “managing up”) is a really important skill. We’re all in submissive relationships; whether being pulled over by a cop, a wife with a husband, an employee with an employer, a volunteer and a leader. One of the hardest aspects of… Continue reading
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Different types of time with your team
We need different types of time with people. Your spouse is a good example. It’s good to set aside time with your spouse each week to talk about, plan and pray for the various ministries you’re both doing. It’s also… 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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Externally solid, internally flexible
Great teams think highly of each other, trust each other, and are reluctant to jump on the bagging-out band-wagon when its aimed at their team mates. For example, even though I wasn’t the most liked guy on my rugby team… Continue reading
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Why let the leaders lead?
Romans 12 says, “in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us […] if it is to encourage, then give… Continue reading
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How to run a “Ministry review” discussion
So, you’ve planned, organised, delegated, ran and even cleaned up that big ministry event/thing. How do you conduct a review with the team? 1. Acknowledge the fears in the room; some people know they didn’t pull their weight. Some people… Continue reading
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part of being “above-reproach” means “escalate it”
If something happens to you that might be seen in a bad light, escalate it. If someone raises a concern with you, especially with your behaviour, escalate it. If you find out someone has some issue with you, escalate it.… Continue reading
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