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We have different backgrounds... thus in church we need to cast aside where we are from but to find common ground

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Accepting whats is already here and whats not yet.

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So important to be self-aware! Manage ourselves first before responding to others...

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When members enter into our CG, they are God sent and the attitude to have is to serve them.

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have time to sit down with members and get to know where they are at spiritually, whats happening, etc.

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Provide a safe space for your friends to chat with you on sexuality so that you can share your Christian views with them at the right time. Lean on the Holy Spirit to give you wisdom on what to say(truth) and how to say(in love).

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we have to learn how to serve our members and not just wanting to be right

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In any situation. You need to build trust and relationship first before you can start to speak to the person's life

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As leaders, we bound to encounter members who have differing opinions. However, having a humble heart to be receptive to feedback is equally important and vital even to our own spiritual walk.

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Helping members come to the realisation on their own

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Helping members come to the realisation on their own

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Coffee sessions are more effective, asking questions to help members think and reflect is much more effective than telling them what to do. A leader that guides is stronger than one that dictates.

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to lead is to serve-- be all things to all men but still have our identity & calling grounded in God

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Our motivation must be out of love

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Everyone should be touched
Members not reciprocating, still spend time (30%), according to how they are responding (apply your time/effort) 60% 90% etc
Give personal attention to each one (a)to know where they are at (b)get sensing how you can give your time

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To able to listen and hear out as our friend who is struggling with sexuality shares his/her story. As he/she might not have the freedom or come from a place of oppression.

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As we were talking about stereotypes of other different ethnic background, I realized being aware of our biases is important. Perhaps we grew up being taught these stereotypes, but as we mature, we should be open and mindful to be corrected and to listen to the experienced of people with different ethnic background.

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As we were talking about stereotypes of other different ethnic background, I realized being aware of our biases is important. Perhaps we grew up being taught these stereotypes, but as we mature, we should be open and mindful to be corrected and to listen to the experienced of people with different ethnic background.

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Be all things to all men, Every member is a gift from God. Also, other leaders are going through what you are going through (maybe even worse alr) so hang in there, we are going through it to become a better leader, better Christian.

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Diversity - Easy to Aspire; Tough to Embrace

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Diversity - Easy to Aspire; Tough to Embrace

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It's easy to make associations of a certain race, a certain cultural type, and other prima facie attributes.

But it takes a lot of effort to counteract the over-simplifications a mental association. Alice shared about how language is used to validate and how it can be a weapon to exclude; Cyndy and Wirul shared their firsthand experiences how they felt misunderstood and what they did to deftly address these prejudices.

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Avoid disrespectful question even in the name of curiosity or ask w a generous dose of tact

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Bible informs our experience not the other way round

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Bible informs our experience not the other way round

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A safe space - where people can feel safe  psychological and have a sense of belonging.

Intentional in building such a space within cg

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Acknowledge that even as an experienced leader, that does not mean we will not make any mistake.

Be humble, apologize and always seek for improvement

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Acceptance could come from apathy

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We need to be humble as leaders.

Set boundaries - protect your me time.

Find friends in the ministry

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First love yourself, appreciate yourself, and experience God's love so that you can serve out of the overflow.

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Longevity in ministry includes a healthy ME time.

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Romantic attraction vs. admiration

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All the things that we are doing must come from a place of love. Read, study, to help for the betterment of the community as a whole, not just our personal gain/satisfaction.

Also, practical approach & very good perspectives on marriage & answering sexuality issues :)

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Great point to exercise self control and keep the shock of what we hear to ourselves, and posture ourselves to listen to know where they are coming from.