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Possible Topics for Discussion with Colleagues in Ministry

At the Tuesday text study this week there was some discussion about topics
of conversation we would find helpful as we gather with colleagues. What
can we discuss that would help us to grow as ministers? Are there some
guidelines that would promote the building up of one another without
fostering feelings of competition? I think we all want to be accepted and
esteemed by our peers so we tend to tell our best stories and may have a
harder time sharing our struggles or areas where we want to grow. A couple
of ideas might be, "How do you keep yourself encouraged when ministry can
feel discouraging?" or "What are some ways to minister to the dying?" I
found it helpful at a lunch gathering at the Christian Counseling Center
when they took this last topic and had one fellow who was particularly
gifted in this area share his approach with local ministers. There was some
wisdom imparted that helped me in my own ministry in an area where I can
feel uncomfortable. Something to think about. Feel free to keep the
conversation going with a reply.

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elings of competition? I think we all want to be accepted and esteemed by o=
ur peers so we tend to tell our best stories and may have a harder time sha=
ring our struggles or areas where we want to grow. A couple of ideas might =
be, &quot;How do you keep yourself encouraged when ministry can feel discou=
raging?&quot; or &quot;What are some ways to minister to the dying?&quot; I=
 found it helpful at a lunch gathering at the Christian Counseling Center w=
hen they took this last topic and had one fellow who was particularly gifte=
d in this area share his approach with local ministers. There was some wisd=
om imparted that helped me in my own ministry in an area where I can feel u=
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