EPISODE · Jul 4, 2023 · 43 MIN
079: Why Empathy Might Be The Missing Factor In Your Volunteer Equation | Becoming Series Part 3
from The Small Church Ministry Podcast
When it comes to working with volunteers, building great connections can make the difference between long-term frustration and a loyal, committed team.Too often, churches jump right into sign-up sheets instead of building meaningful relationships.Looking at the life of Jesus, it’s hard to miss the amazing way He connected with people - all people. He connected with the prostitute, tax collectors, and pharisee alike.Becoming more like Jesus in this area is a critical element in better team-building, and empathy is at the foundation.Listen in for …Empathy defined and why it’s essential in a healthy volunteer cultureHow not experiencing empathy limits our own capacity for relational connection5 specific responses to avoid if you want to build relationships like Jesus5 empathetic responses to try for deeper connections & real care*These 5 Sympathetic Responses & 5 Empathetic Responses above were found in an online article called Emotional Intelligence101: Empathetic Responses by Shawn Chang. November 7, 2022, found on The University of British Columbia website. Check it out for further reading: https://students.ubc.ca/ubclife/emotional-intelligence-101-empathetic-responsesPastors' Spouses Conference: https://smallchurchsummits.com/RESOURCES MENTIONEDGet your FREE ticket to the Women Reaching Women Conference! smallchurchsummits.comSupport the showSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more people -- just like you -- in small churches who need to hear this.🎙 Thanks for tuning in to Small Church Ministry Podcast! See you next week!FOLLOW US:➡️ Website: smallchurchministry.com➡️ Instagram: instagram.com/smallchurchministry➡️ Facebook: facebook.com/smallchurchministry➡️ Creative Solutions for Small Churches Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/smallchurchministry➡️ Small Church Network: smallchurchministry.com/membership
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When it comes to working with volunteers, building great connections can make the difference between long-term frustration and a loyal, committed team. Too often, churches jump right into sign-up sheets instead of building meaningful relationships. Looking at the life of Jesus, it’s hard to miss the amazing way He connected with people - all people. He connected with the prostitute, tax collectors, and pharisee alike. Becoming more like Jesus in this area is a critical element in better team-...
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