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Growing in Humility through Pastoral Teams
Part 2: Listening and learning
Pastoral teams can only work if they are underpinned by a shared commitment to humility and service.
In a team environment it is essential that we listen to one another, appreciating that we need to learn from one
another.
Leadership is not imposing on others or appointing oneself to be a teacher of others. There is always the problem that
we bring our agenda to a meeting, thinking because I feel so strongly it must be God’s will.
When the most important thing to bring to the meeting is what is going to build up, encourage and comfort the others.
Love is the key to pastoral teams
It is very rewarding to study the life of Paul. He modelled his life deliberately on Christ crucified. He made
his speaking style simple so as not to draw attention to himself. He was always reaching out to others, seeking friendship and mutual respect as the way to work together.
At the same time there were the dominant personalities who felt they were better than Paul, who sought to take over and push
their viewpoints and have people look to them.
That’s why 1 Corinthians 13 is such a powerful practical teaching on love. Paul lived this because he followed
Christ. Next time we will look at 1 Corinthians 13.
Read: Part 1
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