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It has to work HERE before THERE.
Hey guys. As I've been searching for a place of full-time ministry, and anticipating what to expect and what to do in the beginning stages of my leadership I've been thinking about this idea that "it has to work HERE before THERE." That is to say, before the worship team and the congregation can get on the same page, the individuals on the worship team have to be on the same page. It has to work HERE (among the people on stage) before it works THERE (the influence the band's efforts has on the congregation). You could break it down even farther. It has to work HERE (between the individual and God) before it works THERE (among the people on stage).
I think this concept has a lot to do with the bare minimum of leadership, influence. Sometimes the relationship between leader and followers can be underestimated. I strongly believe that people want to feel valued for who they are, before they feel valued for what they can do. As leaders we are leading people and that brings with it conflict, drama, hardship, joyfulness, and everything in between. If the people we are leading know we truly care for them, not just for what they can do, we will have a much greater impact in our leadership and a better chance of making it work HERE. This in turn will give our efforts a better chance of working THERE.
What do you guys think of this concept? Do those under your leadership feel valued? What are some things you do to let people know they are valued?
I think this concept has a lot to do with the bare minimum of leadership, influence. Sometimes the relationship between leader and followers can be underestimated. I strongly believe that people want to feel valued for who they are, before they feel valued for what they can do. As leaders we are leading people and that brings with it conflict, drama, hardship, joyfulness, and everything in between. If the people we are leading know we truly care for them, not just for what they can do, we will have a much greater impact in our leadership and a better chance of making it work HERE. This in turn will give our efforts a better chance of working THERE.
What do you guys think of this concept? Do those under your leadership feel valued? What are some things you do to let people know they are valued?
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Permalink Reply by Priscilla B. Martinez on -
I completely agree with the concept.
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Permalink Reply by David Gonzalez on -
Right on , Bro! I would like to think of myself as quite a good leader but the truth I I fall short almost every meeting we have. I would love to be this leader that you are discribing. Selfless in all things. Giving instead of taking. Lifting up instead of putting down. I must allow Christ to work his love and approval in me based on who I am in HIm not what I can do for Him and as I do that I can treat people with the same respect. I think I treat people with that kind of care and respect but it is a challenge for me when they are causing conflict, hardship, and drama. This is where I need Christ's help to work this love in and through me. Thanks for the word!
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Permalink Reply by Michael Midyette on -
Here, Here Bro Andy. I agree with you wholeheartedly. Thank you for taking the time to remind us. This is exactly what WTR is all about. Helping each other...Iron sharpens iron
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Permalink Reply by Tricia on -
Thanks for sharing, that resounds in my heart.
That first bit about HERE/THERE is something we definitely are working towards and building as a team ... that second bit? Let's just say, I have felt the Lord prompting me to work on this as a leader - to be more than just their leader, but to be a true sister in Christ - loving on them as brothers/sisters, not just guitar players, etc.
Thanks for the reminder!! -
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Permalink Reply by Andy Bartlomain on -
You know, this concept has been coming back to my mind lately with some of the discussions out there about team conflict, team discipline, etc... BTW, David, you make SUCH a great point about the way Christ has loved us and how that should lead us to love others!
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