Good Communication in ChurchRural MinistriesMay 2013

Exercise

What’s

Working

What’sStuck

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The EBC StoryTrouble and strifeWhat was the cause?

Undefined values, mission, vision and winUnrecognised or unspoken agendasUnexplained expectations

Good Communication in ChurchClearly defined values, mission, vision and winRecognised and called out agendasSet and manage expectations and hold people accountable to them

Good Communication in Church“All the believers were together and had everything in common.” Acts 2 v44

Totem Poles

CultureValues, Mission, Vision and Win go together to define your culture“Culture eats strategy for breakfast”Real vs aspirational

AgendasMost people in your church have an agendaMost agendas aren’t bad they just exert a pullMost people don’t understand why their agenda isn’t the top priority of the churchWithout a clearly defined and agreed agenda you will be blown around like reeds in the windBeing clear gives you the confidence to say no

AgendasDiscovering EBC courseWWBA sheetsManage your ‘playbook’Be absolutely clear before God, your leaders and the church what your agenda and the agenda of the church is

Expectations Most people in your church have expectationsChurch leaders must manage expectations about their gifting, priorities and timeChurch and ministry leaders need to set clear expectationsMost people appreciate clear expectations when they are serving

Expectations Role descriptionsHow to sheetsMeet with your teamsOne to onesDo not, not, not do things that undermine

Questions?

ExerciseWhich one of the three do you suffer from?

Undefined values, mission, vision and winUnrecognised or unspoken agendasUnexplained expectations

Develop a plan for addressing this area