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28-Sep-2014 Sealands
Field:
On Saturday, September 27th,
sixteen young people gathered on the Nazarene Theological College Campus in
one of our restricted access countries on the Asia-Pacific Region, for the
opening day of the LEX Academy (Leadership Explosion Academy).
See story on the right.
27-Sep-2014 District
Superintendent from Myanmar. Please
pray for District Superintendent Dr. Robin Seia who has been treated in
Bangkok for pneumonia along with colon issues. He will be returning to
Myanmar for recovery.
27-Sep-2014 Restricted
Access Area: A group of young people from a
restricted nation met in a home in an Asian city this week to watch the JESUS
Film.
Several in the group are not yet followers of Jesus Christ. The JF gave them their first opportunity to see an overview of the life of Christ based on the Gospel of Luke. The film raised many questions and it was followed by a lengthy discussion. Pray that these young people will soon make the decision to surrender to Christ and become his disciples.
17-Sep-2014 Prayer Requests
submitted on behalf of our Philippine Micronesia Field
Pray for the following Training Events:
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Disaster Response Training with
International Disaster Response Network (IDRN) and Humanitarian Assiatance
Network for Disaster (HAND) on October 25. Participants to this
training event will be certified by IDRN to be internationally qualified disaster
responder.
Additional Requests
Dr. Jim Radcliffe &
Family: Continue to pray for Dr. Radcliffe (missionary surgeon at
Nazarene Hospital - PNG) as he recovers from open heart surgery. See story on the right.
Angie Ketchum serving in
Cambodia:
Please pray for
Angie as she continues to recover from her cancer treatment. LINK
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You can't miss them, wherever
they sit in the conference room. They usually have folded arms. They often
slouch in their chair. Their countenance would make a lemon wince. They are
not the majority, but their minority influence can squash a blooming idea like
a sledgehammer on a rose. They are the "un-relatables," the person
or persons who resist your leadership style and substance. You can't even get
them to agree on a coffee and bagel break from a lengthy meeting!
What do you do with the
"un-relatable?" Give them the toss or give them another try? I vote
to give them another try.
1. Try
to relate with them on a personal rather than a professional level. Get to
know the "bio-graphics" of the person. Who DO they relate with
(friend circle)? What are their "compelling interests" (hobbies or
causes)? The search for a common ground is a first step to establishing a
relationship with someone who is obviously a member of the "opposition
party."
2.
Watch what interests them. Look around. What's on the walls of their office
or cubicle? Are there clues on their desk? What about the decals on their
vehicles or logos on their sportswear? Brand loyalty is an open window to a
person's interest. Learn about them, use them as conversation starters, and
comment on them regularly.
3.
Make sure you have included them in off-the-clock activities. You won't
always get a return for your RSVP invite, but you will be noticed for your
effort-even if they seem to oppose it. Much "un-relatedness" has
its source in low self-esteem. If a person feels left out, they tend to be
stand-offish. Make them feel like they are important to the team.
4.
Employ their skills. Of course it's not wise to let a "tiger" roam
about. But you can channel their energies with some honest "bait."
Give your "un-relatables" a "meaty" assignment that
reports directly back to you. Make them understand its importance. Let them
know that their unique skill (and your appreciation) was the reason for the
delegation.
5.
Affirm their effort. Once their assignment is complete, butter their bread
with praise. Everyone prefers a pat on the back instead of a knife. Watch how
professional coaches treat their "problem child" athletes when they
make a great play. And then watch the reaction of the player. They accept the
praise-usually with a smiles and a fist-bump.
There aren't as many
"un-relatables" as you might think. Some are undercover loyalists
who feel like they got the small slice of the pie. You're the chef-and the server. Give
them a bigger slice.(Stan Toler)
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