By John G Samaan

We've all had the experience of trying to get something really important accomplished, only to have our efforts fall apart in our hands. This has the effect of taking the wind out our our sails and causing added frustration in our work.

To help us see where it might come from, let's look at five areas where things can come apart.

When team members are reluctant to be vulnerable and to admit their mistakes, weakness, or needs for help, the end result is poor decision making. For ministry leaders, this is particularly important because the mission is so crucial.

Often times the leader feels that he or she needs to have all the “answers”, but in actuality, the need is to be open and honest enough to allow debate among the team in order for the team to make the best decisions for the ministry. The leader of the ministry must be the first to demonstrate that trust.

Teams that struggle with trust will avoid conflict and an honest debate. Team members may also have such a grand mission—“God is leading me or God told me”—that they do not feel comfortable and justified confronting one another and their ideas.

2 Great Sessions! -
 

1. "The Internet Unveiled" &
2. "Stewardship Trends That Impact Your Development Strategy"

Please join eTapestry and The Frank Group for an entertaining and informative seminar that will help your organization grow your stewardship and Internet strategies.

These sessions are provided at no charge, but you must register in advance to reserve your spot. Space is limited. Here's where we'll be:

Tuesday, March 27th - 9:00 AM to Noon
Shepherds Door
3207 NE Halsey
Portland, OR 97230

Wednesday, March 28th - 9:00 AM to Noon
Turning Point Ministries - Vineyard Community Church
17712 15th Ave NE
Shoreline, WA 98155-3804

To register go to www.etapestry.com and click on the seminar link, or simply contact them at 888-739-3827 ext. 1

BizTalk

• Next Level Strategies for Non-Profits in 2007

Friday, March 16 - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Marriott Hotel
300 S. Court St.
Visalia, CA

Taught by John R Frank, CFRE, President of The Frank Group, Inc., this informative one-day seminar will give you the information you need to meet today's challenges with confidence.

Learn how to:
 

• Launch Successful Capital Campaigns
• Exceed Major Gift Goals
• Create Solid Organizational Development Programs

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Call GorillaTix at 888.388.1288, or

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