Communicating in team ministry (Phil 2:19-22)

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Communication problems can arise between you and minister because:

• You represent one constituency, your minister represents many
• Busyness
• Jealousy
• Differing goals in ministry

What should you expect of your minister?

• Regular one-to-one meetings
• Will be your pastor
• Will give lead in prayer support for you in the congregation

Unrealistic expectations of your minister:

• Minister can meet you at the drop of a hat
• Will always take your side in a dispute
• Will be your best friend

COMMUNICATING WITH THE ELDERS (1 Pete 5:1-5)

• Understand the source of their authority
• Avoid undermining their authority in front of young people
• Secure a regular slot to update the Kirk Session
• Ask individual elders for advice – give them ‘ownership’

COMMUNICATING WITH THE CONGREGATION (Eph 4:1-5)

• Remember you have a ministry beyond your young people
• Be well prepared for any input into worship services
• Look for opportunities to share your passion for youth ministry with other groups e.g. volunteer to talk to PWA, Senior Citizen’s Fellowship
• Don’t intentionally set out to shock/upset the congregation

COMMUNICATING WITH YOUTH WORK VOLUNTEERS (Phil 1:3-6)

• Keep meetings to a minimum
• Spend time with individual volunteers
• Respect long-established youth work – even where change is needed
• Tackle problem people head-on

WHAT’S THE SECRET TO GOOD COMMUNICATION? (Phil 2:1-11)

All of our relationships should be characterised by grace and a Christlike attitude. That can mean treating others in the right way even when they are not gracious towards you!