(DOWNLOAD) "Practice of Evangelical Listening and Speaking the Faith to Others (Essay)" by Currents in Theology and Mission ~ Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Practice of Evangelical Listening and Speaking the Faith to Others (Essay)
- Author : Currents in Theology and Mission
- Release Date : January 01, 2011
- Genre: Politics & Current Events,Books,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 247 KB
Description
Listening is important, profoundly important. It is increasingly significant at a time when so many people suffer from perpetual information overload. As the people of God we understand the practice of listening as a way to meet, honor and respect another person and her story, to foster a healthy and genuine relationship. Listening helps others discover and begin to use their gifts and passion in ministry. Essential to effective pastoral leadership is the ability to help others interpret their own experiences and stories within the context of the overarching story of God's redemptive history. Christian leaders (and that's all of the baptized) are able to tell Gods grand story because they listen and are then able to make the connection between God's story and the stories of others.