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Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:06:08 +0000

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By: Lee Ann Berthiaume

Lee Ann Berthiaume — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 19:14:47 +0000

In reply to Sarah Holbrook.

Sarah, I can completely see that. Having experienced both sides of this equation (having boundaries laid out and not having them laid out), it is challenging to see through the lack of clarity sometimes. And mistakes happen. If we truly see what we do as a ministry, having prayer and the Holy Spirit's guidance is in important facet.

The book is excellent…covers SO much. In my ministry role as Pastor's Assistant, the "consumer advocate" resonated well with me, too, Paul. That's what I aim for.

I appreciate everyone's insight!

By: PaulSteinbrueck

PaulSteinbrueck — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:16:44 +0000

The concept of being a "consumer advocate" was very impactful for me in this chapter. It really comes down to self-centeredness vs other-centeredness. Do I assume everyone sees the world as I do, or do I really seek to understand both the ministry team leaders and what they're trying to communicate and the audience they're trying to communicate with? Am I completely focused on my own agenda, getting people to do what i want them to do? Or do I genuinely care about both the ministry team leaders I'm working with and the audience? Am I passionate about helping them overcome obstacles and achieve their goals?

By: PaulSteinbrueck

PaulSteinbrueck — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:08:53 +0000

In reply to Sarah Holbrook. Sarah, that's a great point. Flexibility is important and the framework/manual provide boundaries, so it's clear what's fair game for creativity and what's not.

By: adamhann

adamhann — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:39:25 +0000

In reply to Steve Fogg. Great post Lee Ann! Steve, I agree on this point. (I think, got to think about it some more) I like that idea of communications prodding people to the next step.

By: Sarah Holbrook

Sarah Holbrook — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:24:07 +0000

I wonder if sometimes people feel being prompted by the Holy Spirit for a change in a communication piece mixes in with the idea of being flexible. I think when planning and prayer has been established, there is the ground work for good communication. Before our communication dept didn't have a communications manual or job descriptions lined up,we didn't know how far to be flexible and boundaries were crossed too far sometimes. Now we have a clear idea of where we are going and within that framework and it allow us to flex with comfort. Make sense?

By: leeann berthiaume

leeann berthiaume — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:00:33 +0000

All of these comments, rock. Thanks, guys. Steve, I love what you said about poking, prodding and provoking people to the next step. I've been working on that balance between sharing too much info and sharing just enough to get a good response…Wayne, if you have any advice, I'm all ears!

By: Wayne Anson

Wayne Anson — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:24:05 +0000

Lee Ann, I like the 3 key points you listed. Question 3 is where I am at in my ministry – not having much in the way of happenings yet. I learning baby steps before I crawl so all of this is good for getting to a better start place. Thanks.