At some of my previous ministries, we were so focused on TASK, that RELATIONSHIP was relegated to 2nd priority. No time for that stuff. Work is work, and we are working for the KINGDOM AFTER ALL…right?
But you aren’t supposed to be FRIENDS and INTIMATE with staff, members, etc. Right? Keep it professional? [the great debate...]
The way I see it now is that you will more than likely get CRAPPED ON by both anyway, so go ahead and RISK the INTIMACY. It will pay off in the end, at least that’s what Scripture says [see verse to follow at end]::
I have built safe guards around my heart after being burned in the past. That’s Satan’s plan. To scar us so that we don’t allow TRUE COMMUNITY/INTIMACY to reign and rule. To have an atmosphere of FEAR instead of FREEDOM. That starts with the leader being vulnerable and creating a culture of TRUST, and your team and congregation following. I’ve not always done the greatest job at that, just to be real.
Our current team has VOWED to become a BAND OF BROTHERS and SISTERS at ALL COSTS. Professionals won’t come to your rescue when you have been attacked. Trust me on that one. A BAND OF BROTHERS will.
I am willing to take that risk. Why? I believe that not only is this Biblical community, but it is a line to tap into God’s power. Devotion to one another ushered in God’s power.
[They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles.] Acts 2.42-43
