Sometimes Kyle and I watch that Food Network show: Best Thing I Ever Ate. Not sure why. Personally I think it’s torture to watch someone talk about an amazing food that would require a plane ride to enjoy.
I guess, in a sense, I’m doing the same thing today. Sharing with you my favorite breakout session from past Orange Conferences could evoke some frustrations knowing that it might require a plane ride for you to enjoy it. However… the plane ride is worth it.
Every year that I attend Orange I attend a Jeanne Stevens breakout. No matter the topic. I know it will be great. I simply love to hear Jeanne’s approach to the things God leads her through. Jeanne is a Christ-follower, a parent, a church leader… these are roles I can identify with.
Last year’s session was on “Pushing through Resistance in Ministry”. You can read more of my live notes here. Here are a few of my favorite take-aways:
Resistance in ministry is one of the greatest challenges to overcome. Facing resistance is inevitable. Question is, how does God want you to lead through it?
Conflict is necessary for a healthy team dynamic. If you push it down, it’s like a beach ball in water… it’s going to pop up somewhere else.
Leaning into conflict releases greater impact and potential for your team. Conflict is critical.
Find the task a volunteer can do 60 -70% as well as you can. Empower them to do it and grow into the challenge. Paint the vision for that task and let them grow into that.
Jeanne Stevens will be back at Orange Conference 2011. She’s worth the plane ride. Register today.
