“There’s no group in my church for the younger women (new retirees) because the older women are too old-fashioned. They don’t listen to what the other group needs, so I created two groups! This allowed us to get to one another. Listening leads to relationship.” @evangelismonlin
“In my church programming is developed in teams. There isn’t an ‘I’ in church. We listen to one another to create meaningful programs. Then the different groups end up evangelizing in the ways that feel most natural to them!” @evangelismonlin
“I try to ask everyone what is happening and if they like it, keep it! If they don’t, change it. Then ask what’s not happening, and do your best to incorporate what is wanted. This is how intentional listening leads to meaningful relationship” @evangelismonlin
“Listening demands the recognition of and inclusion of cultural differences and embedded theologies and then meeting others where they are and leading with empathy in all interactions.” @evangelismonlin