Do you embrace diversity among friends, coworkers and all of God's people?Key Scripture:
In Christ, there is no difference between Jew and Greek, slave and free person, male and female. You are all the same in Christ Jesus. You belong to Christ, so you are Abraham's descendants. You will inherit all of God's blessings because of the promise God made to Abraham.
Galatians 3:28-29
In Christ, there is no difference between Jew and Greek, slave and free person, male and female. You are all the same in Christ Jesus. You belong to Christ, so you are Abraham's descendants. You will inherit all of God's blessings because of the promise God made to Abraham.
Galatians 3:28-29
Embracing diversity is inviting each person to contribute his or here unique intelligence, creativity, and passion for the common goal of creating a multifaceted reservoir of abilities. You have a kaleidoscope of talents and skills among those around you, whether it is a circle of friends, church community, family, or business. When you appreciate the various strengths of individuals, the whole group is strengthened.
To appreciate the strengths of others, you must provide an opportunity for them to utilize their abilities. Develop trust with a broader range of employees by providing opportunities for them to prove their capabilities. Before you assign a new project, search your staff for someone who can develop with the assignment. Cross training and peer training are great ways for you to make learning opportunities available to less-experienced members while utilizing experts as mentors. Moms are often great at allowing older siblings to teach younger siblings. Being a big brother myself with a brother 5 years younger I grew up training him. The same concept is effective with adults. The more you teach others, the more you learn.
Make an intentional effort to broaden diversity. Invite new friends to your child's next play date. Deploy the young in the good ol' boy system. Send the woman into the man's world. Allow the expert to challenge the rookie. Do not let professional or cultural "that's how it has always been" mentality to dictate opportunities. A diverse team stimulates creativity and builds people socially and professionally.
Selah people' and friends invite a diverse group of friends for coffee, lunch or dinner to discuss a ministry or project or just to learn about one another. You may be surprised at the hidden talents of those around you.
"Peace be yours as we grow in diversity and grow in Christ."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston
To appreciate the strengths of others, you must provide an opportunity for them to utilize their abilities. Develop trust with a broader range of employees by providing opportunities for them to prove their capabilities. Before you assign a new project, search your staff for someone who can develop with the assignment. Cross training and peer training are great ways for you to make learning opportunities available to less-experienced members while utilizing experts as mentors. Moms are often great at allowing older siblings to teach younger siblings. Being a big brother myself with a brother 5 years younger I grew up training him. The same concept is effective with adults. The more you teach others, the more you learn.
Make an intentional effort to broaden diversity. Invite new friends to your child's next play date. Deploy the young in the good ol' boy system. Send the woman into the man's world. Allow the expert to challenge the rookie. Do not let professional or cultural "that's how it has always been" mentality to dictate opportunities. A diverse team stimulates creativity and builds people socially and professionally.
Selah people' and friends invite a diverse group of friends for coffee, lunch or dinner to discuss a ministry or project or just to learn about one another. You may be surprised at the hidden talents of those around you.
"Peace be yours as we grow in diversity and grow in Christ."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston
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